2000 Hyundai Tiburon: Road Test
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- MSRP: $13,999 -$14,749
- Invoice: $12,739 -$13,425
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Our road test for the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon includes a full evaluation of the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon help you decide if a 2000 Hyundai Tiburon is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Base, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5.7 |
Slower than many rivals, but entertaining with manual transmission. Automatic-equipped Tiburons feel less lively, though adequate.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Base, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6.2 |
We didn't have the opportunity to measure fuel economy, but expect little change from the 25 mpg we averaged in tests of a '99 with automatic.
RIDE QUALITY
| Base, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3.2 |
Large bumps can be jolting, but smaller bumps are absorbed acceptably well.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Base, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 6.8 |
Body lean is minimal, grip is decent, and the firm steering is quick and nicely weighted, making for sporty handling.
QUIETNESS
| Base, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 |
Engine and road noise are high at most speeds.
CONTROLS
| Base, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5.4 |
Tiburon's redesigned dashboard works well, but has some oddly shaped switchgear whose workings are not intuitive.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Base, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 4.2 |
Comfortable, but head and leg room is snug for those over 6-feet tall.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Base, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1.3 |
The back seat is small and difficult to access, making it suitable for children only.
CARGO ROOM
| Base, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 2.8 |
Liftover is high, but hatchback design and standard split-fold rear seat make Tiburon more practical than most small coupes.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Base, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 3.2 |
Tiburon is not a true performance car, but is entertaining and is priced several thousand dollars less than many sports coupes. Prospective buyers should still try a Honda Civic, Saturn SC, or Ford ZX-2 before deciding.
Total Score
| Base, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 41.8 |
Total Score: 40
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