2001 Hyundai Tiburon: Road Test
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2001 Hyundai Tiburon ▼
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- MSRP: $14,499 -$15,299
- Invoice: $13,194 -$13,926
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Our road test for the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon includes a full evaluation of the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon help you decide if a 2001 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. Optional automatic makes Tiburon feel far less lively, but performance is adequate for city driving.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Base, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6.1 |
Averaged 25 mpg with automatic transmission in an even city/highway driving test. Tiburon uses regular fuel.
RIDE QUALITY
| Base, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3.5 |
Damping is fairly stiff, so large, sharp bumps can jolt; smaller disturbances are absorbed acceptably well.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Base, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 6.8 |
Minimal body lean, decent grip, and firm, responsive steering add up to capable road manners. Complementing that, brakes make fairly short, undramatic emergency stops and are easily modulated.
QUIETNESS
| Base, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3.2 |
Engine and road noise are high at most speeds, despite 2001's fortifications.
CONTROLS
| Base, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5.6 |
Visually interesting and mostly functional, though some switches are oddly shaped and not intuitive. Our last test car's limp, imprecise manual shifter was at odds with Tiburon's sporty pretensions.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Base, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 4.3 |
Comfortable, but head and leg room are limited for those over 6-feet tall. Visibility hampered by thick pillars, shallow door windows, and small rear side windows, plus low-slung seat positioning that also complicates entry/exit.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Base, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1.5 |
Not much of either, even for tykes, and entry/exit demands cat-like flexibility.
CARGO ROOM
| Base, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 3 |
Liftover is high, but hatchback design and standard split-fold rear seat make Tiburon more practical than some small coupes.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Base, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 4.6 |
Tiburon is attractively priced and backed by a long warranty, but the Honda Civic coupe and Ford Focus ZX3 are far superior in most respects and have higher resale values.
Total Score
| Base, man. | Base, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 44.3 |
Total Score: 40
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