Comments on: Hyundai Tiburon RWD Concept

By: John H

John H — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:54:40 +0000

I love the front wheel drive so much, since I have taken it to the skid pan that I don’t know if I want a rear wheel drive any more. I don’t do burn outs and don’t race. I just love winding roads, and quick overtaking. My Tiburon does not understeer or push the nose wide any more than other cars would, in this class.

I think more people would be interested in the rear wheel drive, since they think they need rear wheel drive for some reason. It is a bit like my four wheel drive that I only use once a month to launch the boat.

I agree with Pierre. It is a great drive and I have had no issues with my 2008 model. I use to live in a country that manufactures BMW. They were as common as Holdens are here in Australia. The Tiburon is unique. It is fantastic value for money and yes I would by anything that Hyundai makes especially a rear wheel drive Tiburon that can do a burnout/doughnut, because I think I need to.

I think the same thing that people have been saying about Hyundai their parents use to say about Datsun then came the Datsun 120Y and 160Y and Skyline. Silenced the critics. Also have a look at the Targa Rally to see how Tiburon placed against Porsche and the rest. Everyone can read a brochure, but can you drive, and is your car as reliable as the Tiburon or any other (espacially post 1999) Hyundai?

Go ahead turn your head the other way, pay more for less, be afraid of change, the more hoons we can keep away from the Tiburon the cheaper the insurance will stay and the more unique my vehicle will be. You will see me on the road, but I will definetely miss you in the crowd.

C-ya later

By: Pierre-Henry Theus

Pierre-Henry Theus — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:53:45 +0000

Last June I bought myself the latest Tiburon 2,7 litre with 6 speed manual gearbox of course (I am from Europe)and I must say that this car is probably the best value for the price I ever had. It looks great (sort of smaller Aston Martin V8) , outside and inside, it is great to drive (despite it is a front wheel drive), and last but not least, it is reliable and well fabricated.
And, practical too for a sport coupe (large cargo capacity). The quad-cam alu engine is basically very good and has a great potential for power increase. It revs quickly and the sound is very enjoyable for your ears above 4000 rpm. I am 54 and a have a long career of motorist mainly in Europe. It is the first time since I have been in OZ that I have some pleasure driving a car. Ok, the badge is not there, but I don’t care (I have onwed plenty of presitgious badges before – the Tiburon is my thirtiest car) I am the badge! I recommend the Tiburon to any genuine and discerning car lovers who do not wish (or can) invest $70K upwards in a sexy toy on four wheels!

By: Garry

Garry — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 08:18:16 +0000

About time maybe aussie’s are waking to the fact this is one of the biggest and best car makers in the world.

By: Corey

Corey — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:50:36 +0000

Gorgeous, i love the look of it.
I own an 07 tib right now, and the quality is top notch, I have the first one in canada, and yea i have a few smal l things i have issues with but nothing big.
I would buy this rwd tibby in a second.
If it comes out in a couple years when im ready to get ridd of my 07, im goona pick it up for sure!!!
I hope they introduce some turbo or supercharged engines for the rwd tib, and maybe try to keep the weight reasonably low….

By: ROBERTO

ROBERTO — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:21:12 +0000

Feedback from people I know is they last. I know a lady who had a Hyundai Excel, it did 250,000kms with no problems and nil rattles, dare say that is proof enough for me that this company is great and are the sleeping giant in regards to quick progress and much improvement in there cars!

By: hin

hin — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 07:53:04 +0000

my opinion from working on assorted hyundais of late 80-s to late 90′s, the quality n design is getting more up 2 scratch with the big jap 4′s, but it’ll still b a while b4 i’d consider buying a hyundai

By: Mitchell Oke

Mitchell Oke — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 05:13:04 +0000

Yeah Hyundai are pretty good these days. My grandma has a 2003 Accent and it is fantastic. Reliable, cheap to run and quite well built.

This car looks great!! It will have to be quite low-priced for people to see past the Hyundai badge though. Just because it’s good, the badge stands for a lot too.

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 03:00:23 +0000

With the Brembo’s as an option and the affordable price tag, hoons will be lining up.

Steve

By: jbot

jbot — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 02:26:18 +0000

With so few cars like this available at the moment, I think with a bit more power over the old one, the Tiburon will be a success for Hyundai, especially if it looks anything like the CG image.

By: Nik

Nik — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 01:28:21 +0000

Nice looking car. Hopefully it will have a little more pace than current Tiby. Hyundai’s quality and engineering is good especially for their flagship models.