2001 Hyundai Tiburon: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Hyundai is carrying over 2001 versions of its hatchback coupe pending arrival of a redesigned model due in early calendar 2002. The current Tiburon has a 4-cyl engine and manual or optional automatic transmission. It doesn't offer side airbags or a rear wiper, but ABS is available. Rear spoiler, metal-look interior trim, and bucket seats with 6-way manual adjustment for the driver are standard. Hyundai has one of the industry's longest warranties: 5-years/60,000-mi. bumper-to-bumper, 10-years/100,000 powertrain.

COMPETITION

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