Next-Generation Hyundai Tiburon Uncovered
November 9, 2007 by Alborz Fallah
Fans attending a market research sitting for Hyundai have taken photos of the next generation Tiburon. Currently named Genesis coupe, it is unclear whether or not Hyundai will drop the Tiburon name.
Sitting next to a Ford Mustang, of all cars, it seems that Hyundai is aiming for the sky. The car is set to officially début at next month’s Los Angeles motor show with sales starting late next year.
Confirmed specifications indicate a rear-wheel-drive platform with a 194kW V6 engine. There is also the possibility of a range-topping V8, using Hyundai’s latest Tau’ V8 engine. As mentioned before, Hyundai continues to deny a turbocharged 2.0-litre unit, one engine which we have all been hoping for.
It’s hard to say too much from the side-on photos, but it does have a Lexus look to it.
Other improvements include a limited slip differential as well as Brembo brakes (option). There will be a choice of either a 6-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual.
There will also be a Genesis Sedan, powered by Hyundai’s first V8 engine.
Thanks to Tiburon Forums via Motor Authority.
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Good try but it looks as though its designed mainly for the US market with its weird and typically strange and bold styling. The massive indentation along the side is hard to miss and the head lights look as though they are squinting.Lets hope the interior isnt as strange……….
Almost looked fantastic, until you get to the droopy rear side window. What’s with that? It’s as though the designers had completed a masterpiece and then one of them says, “Hang on, let’s try this!” A classic case of not knowing when to lift the crayon.
I take my hat off to Hyundai. It has been a brand everyone is quick to criticise in years gone by but they are putting out some genuine good cars. They have been named by many sources as one of the most reliable Makes of car in the world.
Then look at the cars they are releasing at the moment like the i30 and the tiburon and they are even releasing good looking cars. I think that tiburon has traces of the beautiful late 90’s model peugeot 406, also has traces of lexus and aston martin in its profile.
And then they also have one of the most frugal cars around in their tdi i30 which uses less fuel than a hybrid.
Im still not sure id have one for myself but id be happy to recommend them to family or close friends now…
Well done Hyundai,
Don’t get the odd rear quarter window…but still, excellent effort so far
yeah my only complaint is they need to straighten up the bottom line on the rear window, other than that well done hyundai!
Rear Qtr Window? Looks fine.
This looks to be a good thing from Hyundai. Too bad I am not in the market for a two door!
Not a bad effort, but not sure how they can fit a V8 under that short bonnet.
if its a v8 my missus will be in one for sure!!
It’s good to see a coupe from someone available for sale in Oz. No more Celica, no more CV8, no more Integra, no more Prelude, etc. The styling though just doesn’t do it for me. It’s almost there, but not aggressive enough.
Love the sculputred side panels.
If priced well – they will sell heaps of these.
The rear window thing might grow on me. Might.
Steven A >> I dont think its styling is odd. I guess even Lexus must look odd to you, since it has some X-factor similar to that of Lexus IS.
I agree with Matt not aggressive enough,tail lights look like there out of a 6 series! A 3rd of the car looks ok!
Kay,It does look “odd”, especially that rear quarter window.I dont really see the Lexus similarity and I doubt Hyundai wants that, preferring to be more Euro. As for Lexus their most recent models including the ones yet to be released here are definately aimed at and designed for the US market,without that market they may as well close up shop.Toyota/Lexus seems’s to be moving away from their usual Mercedes/BMW rip-off design’s,look at that photo of the ugly blue IS circulating. Good effort though.That’s MY opnion.
Is Hyundai trying to muscle in on 350Z territory? if so it looks to derivative of Tiburon front wheel drive to make the break but good effort.
Looks quite good,,I still think the current tiburon looks
good too.. and i agree with Matt,good on hyundai for
sticking with an afordable coupe since everyone else seems
to have desserted that market! Only thing that would stop
me buying one is the hyundai badge..
Different, dare say it will gel better when all angles seen. Cool looking!
Looks interesting, but what’s with the Lexus GS450h wheels?
Good call Myke, they look exactly the same. Maybe we are looking at a Lexus, I can’t see any Hyundai badging?
Import Jap, you’ll see the badges on both cars have been deleted or masked over, the usual thing with customer style clinics. Someone snuck in with a camera, very naughty!
Ahh yep I see it on the Mustang now.
I read this won’t come with the Genesis V8, bugger.
looks like a piece of crap.
Out of those two cars, (Hyundai & Ford) I would have the Ford Mustang.
I would pick that Hyundai any day over the Mustang, too many people drive the Mustangs, never been a follower. That car looks hot! Remember, Hyundai is a very big heavy-duty manufacture company in South Korea. They can make anything they they want. I wont be surprised if they end up making cars better then Toyota/Lexus or Nissan/Infinity.