Launched in 1995, the Tiburon managed to be successful on the coupe market due to its distinctive styling.
As the previous model had started to become dates, the coupe was in need of a complete makeover to keep its place on the market.

With the stylish exterior came a smart interior available with leather upholstery, twin airbags, power windows and mirrors, and even cruise control.

A great looking car with strong competition from Honda and Toyota, the Tiburon was not only about the looks, but also about the price. It was an affordable vehicle with many features not included with other models for higher prices.

Buyers could choose between a 1.6-liter or a 2.0-liter engine, developing 111 hp, respectively, 137 hp. Not the most powerful engines, they offered enough power to make the Tiburon a fun-to-drive vehicle.

Fuel economy was also one of the coupe’s strongest points.

The Hyundai Tiburon offered seating for 4, and even the trunk was a decent size for a coupe.

Adding to the list of strong points, the Tiburon was offered with the “Hyundai Advantage” program that included a 10 year or around 160,000 km warranty, with 5 year warranty or 160,000 km corrosion coverage, as well as a limited bumper-to-bumper warranty of 5 years or 160,000 km.

It was easy to get noticed driving a Tiburon, and that was mostly for the car’s distinctive styling.

ABS was optional with the upper trim level, the FX.