2007 Hyundai Tiburon - More Pictures and Info

The guys over at CarSpace have a thread going on about the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon, and one of them posted quite a bit of information about it, including some pictures I would like you to see. The post has a lot more info about the new Tiburon, read on…

Hyundai’s coupe gets a facelift, upgraded interiors, and sportier pretensions.
BY BARRY WINFIELD, November 2006

Most mid-life model face-lifts are just that; exterior styling detail changes with maybe some extra equipment thrown in for good measure. It’s a strategy that helps move the product in the latter half of its shelf life, and all of the above applies to Hyundai’s 2007 Tiburon. The company has changed the looks of the car’s front end from a kind of mini-Ferrari 456 to a Porsche-like appearance, and added styling flourishes including a side crease and accent strake, a rear under-bumper valence resembling a racing diffuser, a fairly prominent rear wing on SE models, and new split-spoke alloy wheels.

The updates are more than skin-deep.

All 2007 Tiburons have upgraded interiors too, with blue backlit instrumentation and revised analog gauges. But more important than the updated appearance is the fact that some serious engineering work was done on the chassis, particularly to the flagship SE model. The SE’s spring rates were increased (by 13-percent in front, and 10-percent at the rear) for a firmer ride, along with larger anti-roll bar diameters for better roll control, and shocks that were re-valved for firmer compression and rebound performance.

While all 2007 models come with standard ABS and four-wheel discs, the SE model also features stability control and a beefed-up braking package with 12-inch cross-drilled front rotors acted on by red-painted aluminum calipers

Same powertrain options remain.

Two engines power the Tiburon range. There’s a 138-horsepower 2.0-liter inline four for base GS models, and a 2.7-liter, 172-horsepower V-6 in the GT, SE and GT Limited. All are comprehensively equipped with the usual power gadgets, air-conditioning and stereo systems, not to mention a full complement of airbags and standard tire-pressure-monitoring systems. Equipment levels are, after all, where the Korean manufacturer enjoys an advantage over its Japanese rivals

All models except the SE have a choice of four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmissions, while the SE is equipped with a six-speed ZF gearbox to further accentuate its sporting pretensions. It’s a nice touch, but we have to observe that there are some inherent contradictions in the car’s persona. With a 2.7-liter V-6 tuned for mid-range torque, a six-speed transmission with closer-gapped ratios seems somewhat unnecessary, particularly since the SE’s engine gets distinctly soft at the top end of its range. Okay, you can use the plentiful supply of cogs to keep the engine in the meaty part of its torque curve, but it just isn’t a high-strung powertrain, and you soon revert to a lazier, short-shifting driving style.

Push too hard and you’ll end up in understeer city.

Being a front driver, the SE doesn’t want lots of full-throttle exercise anyway. That just amplifies the small amount of torque steer and pollutes the fairly benign steering. The chassis upgrades have certainly pulled the Tiburon SE together, losing much of the non-integrated, somewhat nebulous control sense of earlier models, but it still isn’t exactly electrifying to drivers wanting a responsive dance partner. The SE carves canyons accurately enough even for fast drivers, but it needs to be leaned on hard before becoming really communicative. By then you’re into quite a lot of understeer anyway. So the SE isn’t a high-intensity experience. So what? Who gets the opportunity to drive like that much in this grid-locked world anyway?

The Tiburon SE should start in the low- to mid-$20,000 range, and as a real-world, moderately high-performance, 137-mph coupe, it has the presence, the equipment levels and the price/value relationship to attract a realistic following. Still, we can’t help feeling that the four-cylinder GS is the real deal here, out the door at about $17,000, or $1,500 cheaper than a comparably equipped Scion tC. Whatever you think of the new-look models, Hyundai clearly put a lot of effort into this midlife makeover. Enough-we think-to warrant a closer look.

not to bad for an every day drive car!!!

Just test drove one the other day and it’s impressive. Try shutting the doors and you’ll be delighted to hear the “ThUmP!” sound which would normally be found only with continental cars. The facelift has definitely done justice to the facade of the car. The only disappointment i’ve with the car is that the steering feels a tad heavier than usual. But than again, the ride and comfort of the car diminishes that con.
Verdict: I’ll be getting one myself, next year perhaps.

Test drove the 2007 V6 yesterday. It is very responsive, lots of power off the line. I love the interior and the exterior looks. It is by far the most awsome car I have ever owned……Yes, I bought it.

the 00-01 were the newest looking cars. these cars look like they are from the 90’s, they need to stick with the more futuristic styling and features, oh and yes add the speed.

love all the look of it. seems like good combination of 2nd gen and 3rd gen

I have a 2006 Tibby right now, and I think it looks WAY better than this version. The front facia specifically. I think they’ve ruined the front of this one. Glad I bought mine last year.

Man ADD MORE SPEED!!
I have 2005 SE V6, and I love my car, but it NEEDS MORE SPEED.

I meant the power.

Am I the only one who thinks parts of this car remind them of the FWD Mercury Cougar? Just curious. It’s hot, don’t get me wrong, but just curious. This car is also LONG overdue for an update, it’s about timie. Hyundai’s putting out some great products for the price, it’s good to see they’re starting to be serious.

You’re right Kennycreeper, it does resemble the cougar a bit. I’ve also been impressed with Hyundai’s recent offerings. They’re finally starting to put out other attractive vehicles.

the tirburon v6 uses the same clutch as the inline 4. sadly this is a weak vehicle built by cheap koreans.

I want to know more about this car. I want to know if there is a more specific website not only about speed,but the overall reliability of this car. I AM DESEPERATE, HELP!!

I want to know more about this car. I want to know if there is a more specific website not only about speed,but the overall reliability of this car. I AM DESEPERATE, HELP!!

The new Tiburon Looks Awesome! I Have an 03 Gt It needs more speed but I still like the 07. Eventhough it does resemble the cougar. But I have a friend who works with Hyundai and she said the 08 is supposed to be redesigned because 08 is the last year for the Tiburon. Hyundai will release a sport coupe with a bas 3.6 and a SE with a 3.9. Just F.Y.I.

Honestly, i dont think that Hyundai would go through all the trouble to get their model refreshed for the 07 model year to then replace it with a brand new one for 08. For example, Hondas face lifts are usually 2-3 years before a complete redesign and I think Hyundai is doing the same. I read somewhere on autoblog that the 2010 coupe will be a completely different model with a different name and everything.

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proud owner of the new tuscani…
great looks…till now all the people in parking lots or car wash places wanted to share a word or two about the car. real head turner. i think the new version has a better, more solid and more mature design. probably hyundai is planning to market its future coupe to a more mature and richer target group. well done hyundai!!

yoon youngjin, once again you make yourself look like a moron when you say things and don’t back them up. I gauruntee your car is a piece of crap because unless it says Lexus or Porsche, it loses to Hyundai in initial quality (JD Power June 2006). You think that because you pay more you have a better car, but in the real world we call people like you who pay more for something than it’s worth morons. So go drive around in your little mustang while ford is still in bussiness.

omgggggg i’m korean and i dont really like the tiburon’s new facelift. and yes, it should be a lot faster…:( however, i heard Hyundai’s not gonna make more later, i cant wait till the Genesis comes out….omg 300 horsepower RWD!!!!

I love the new 2007 Tiburon. The paint is far more vivid than older models,the interior LEDS are awesome, and those beatiful reaper lights are awsome!!! Best Gen of the Tiburons yet! Yes….I own one!

I Love this car thats why my daddy is gonna buy it for me

2010 tiburon rear wheel drive, turbocharged =D look it up if u don’t believe me.