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2008 Hyundai Tiburon
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Review and specifications

2008 Hyundai Tiburon

Though it's based on the pedestrian Elantra sedan, the Tiburon is fun to drive, with crisp handling, responsive steering, and lively acceleration. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine lacks refinement, however, and the shifting is a bit sloppy. As is typical for a sporty coupe the rear seat is tight and headroom is limited. The 2003 redesign brought a powerful V6 GT. The engine is smooth and refined, but not eager to rev. The base models continued with the four-cylinder. The car feels nose-heavy, and the handling is not very involving for a sporty coupe.

Market value
$2,925
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Manual
Seats
4
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Model year 2008
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated June 4, 2026

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
coupe
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Category
Sports cars 4/5-seat
Generation began
2003

Pricing

Current retail median
$2,925
Retail value range
$2,925 - $3,325
Original MSRP range
$17,270 - $22,770
Trade-in range
$560 - $900

Ratings

Road test score
55/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
18 MPG
EPA highway
26 MPG
EPA combined
21 MPG
Tested city
15 MPG
Tested highway
30 MPG
Tested overall
22 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,810
Cruising range
310 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.7 sec
0-60 mph
7.9 sec
60-0 mph braking
137 ft
Avoidance speed
52.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
173 in
Width
69 in
Height
52 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Weight
3,110 lb
Maximum load
700 lb
Towing capacity
1,000 lb

Interior

Seating
4 people
Front head room
2 in
Front leg room
41.5 in
Rear head room
0 in
Rear leg room
25 in
Luggage
1+2+0

Brand context

About Hyundai

<p>From low-cost sedans to three-row electric SUVs, Hyundai has a model for almost every kind of customer. Most new Hyundai vehicles are stylish, functional, and competitively priced, but the brand overall ranks around the middle in Consumer Reports’ reliability and owner satisfaction ratings. Performance for individual models and years varies widely, with some standouts and a few laggards. The core Hyundai lineup includes low-cost compact Elantra and midsized Sonata sedan. SUVs include the subcompact Kona and compact Tucson, plus the midsized Santa Fe and larger Palisade, both of which offer hybrid powertrains and three-row seating. In our testing, most Hyundai models are available with a hybrid drivetrain, which adds power and smoothness while improving fuel economy. The Ioniq electric models are high-tech, well-designed, and can charge quite rapidly at public DC fast charging stations.</p>

Vehicle ID: 7899 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: June 4, 2026

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