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- 362 below average
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- Cocoa, FL
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2004 hyundai tiburon review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Gt styling and performance at affordable prices. introductionthe hyundai tiburon delivers style and performance at affordable prices. Tiburon means shark in spanish and the hyundai tiburon looks like the automotive equivalent of a shark, with a flowing profile and gill-like front fender vents. the 2004 hyundai tiburon gt v6 benefits from a re-tuned exhaust for a more aggressive sound a few more horses. The v6 delivers good acceleration performance with strong torque for flexible drivability around town. Tiburon gt's handling is fully competitive for the class. A retuned suspension and wider tires further sharpen the handling for 2004, and the interior gets some nice upgrades. The tiburon starts at less than $17,000. A tiburon gt v6 absolutely loaded with leather seats, sunroof, an infinity audio system, abs, and a special six-speed gearbox retails for $21,597. A comparably equipped mitsubishi eclipse v6 (with a ropey five-speed) lists for $25,667. A six-speed toyota celica gts with all the goodies lists for $23,915 and a v6 isn't available. hyundai has emerged the past few years to produce attractive cars with performance and panache. The quality of its products has improved tremendously in the past few years, according to the respected quality gurus at j. Power and associates. Just two other options are available: an infinity premium stereo with cassette and cd player 649), and a package consisting of the infinity cassette cd system and a power tilt-and-slide sunroof 1,349). the 2004 tiburon gt v6 18,199) is powered by a 2. 7-liter v6 rated at 172 horsepower. Its suspension is stiffer and the wheels and tires are upgraded in size to 215/45r17 michelin pilots. The interior is dressed up with new map lights, deluxe carpeting, and leather wraps for the steering wheel and shift knob. Three transmissions are available on the gt v6. A five-speed manual is standard. It looks good from every angle. Large turn signals lead up into the false fender line that is actually part of the hood. The front of the hood leads down into a small horizontal grill that is swamped by a large bumper. A much larger five-slot air opening is nicely integrated into the lower part of the bumper and includes two small round fog lights. the tiburon looks best in profile. Hyundai's designers have added pizzazz to the profile by slashing the front fender with vertical louvers that look like shark gills, and then streaking a sheet-metal crease upward and rearward from the front wheel opening to the high, flared rear fender. The six-speed model gets a bigger spoiler that helps differentiate it. interiorwhen the second-generation tiburon was launched as a 2003 model, its interior seemed less sporty than that of the previous-generation car. That was mostly because everything was finished in black, making it a bit somber. Hyundai has relieved this impression somewhat for 2004, by adding bright trim around the center stack and the switch panel on the door. the dashboard sweeps across the width of the cabin with just a smallish instrument pod and two heater vents to break up its shape. The fuel and water temperature gauges separate the round tachometer and speedometer. the stereo system is located in a flat center console panel with large knobs for heating and ventilation located beneath. The manual transmission shifter has a short throw and is well situated for smooth shifting. A proper parking brake is located on the left side of the center console, leaving room for a cupholder and a small storage tray. the bucket seats are okay, but not as sporty as one might hope for, as they could do with some more side support for spirited driving. We liked the cloth seats because they grip better and are cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Realistically, the rear seats are better used for storage than for carrying passengers, unless those passengers are shorter than five feet. the optional 360-watt infinity stereo features six speakers strategically located and a large subwoofer in the trunk. The wide-opening liftgate and the 50/50 split folding rear seat add to its utility. A cargo net would be a helpful addition to help keep stuff in place when throwing the car around corners after a stop at the grocery store. driving impressionthe tiburon gt v6 drives really well. The v6 revs freely to 6000 rpm. The engine has a pleasantly husky sound thanks to its free-flowing exhaust. Slam the power down and the front wheels scrabble for grip, at least until the 215/45r17 michelin pilot tires get to work and the car sprints forward. We found it'll pull reasonably well in sixth gear from 35 mph. It's precise with just enough feedback for fast driving. On the highway it's barely noticeable. Not unexpectedly the car tends to understeer, what with the weight of the aluminum v6 engine mounted transversely between the front wheels. during a brief test drive among pylons laid out in the infield of las vegas speedway we found the tiburon easy to throw around. Like all front-drive cars, it tended to understeer (the front wheels lose grip before the rear wheels), but it was easy to compensate by using the throttle, brakes, and steering wheel. overall, the handling is good, with little body roll. Up front are macpherson struts, with lower links isolated by a subframe. A multi-link suspension with chapman struts holds up the rear. All models get anti-roll bars and gas-filled shock absorbers. The sport-tuned suspension on the gt v6 has 10-percent stiffer spring rates, stiffer compression in the gas-charged shocks and thicker anti roll bars front (23mm vs. 20mm) and rear (19mm vs. 18mm). out on the highway, and on smooth roads, the tiburon rides well; but the sports suspension and low-profile tires tend to transmit excessive harshness into the cockpit on rough road surfaces. It's a great car or its price. Perhaps the tiburon is a shark after all: it may well eat some of the other fish in small sport coupe pond. model lineuphyundai tiburon 16,999); tiburon gt v6 18,199). assembled inasan, south korea. options as tested6-speed manual transmission 950), package 11 2448) includes leather upholstery, 360-watt infinity am/fm/cassette/cd stereo with subwoofer, power tilt-and-slide sunroof, abs. model testedhyundai tiburon gt v6 18,199). Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Tachometer✔ Bucket Seats✔ AM/FM✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ CD Player✔ Leather Seats
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