Sorry, no pics. However, we did manage to scoop out very crucial information on Hyundai's upcoming RWD Tiburon Coupe. This information comes straight from many participants from an internal focus group of the new Tibby. We managed to translate what they had accounted of the event. Alongside the RWD Tiburon were the Nissan 350Z, Infiniti G35 Coupe, Audi TT and the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. From that, we can imagine that Hyundai benchmarked some high-end vehicles.
The vehicle on display was a loaded, full-option model. The front-end of the Tibby was noted to be bland at best and the hood resembled of the Avante (Elantra). Its overhangs were noted to be very short, while the overall length of the car increased dramatically. The vehicle was wearing 19-inchers. The rear-end, to many participants, resembled the Infiniti G35 Coupe with the all-red taillights. Not much was noted of the interior. However, the rear space was noted to be very spacious which was a plus for everyone.
The vehicle was powered by a 4-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 215HP. It was noted to be the base powertrain of the model. No other engines were noted, but a recent article from Winding Road confirms the existence of a V6 in the RWD Tibby's array of powertrains. Some other features that were listed were Brembo brakes, Smart Key entry system, push-start button, limited slip differential, and a standard 6-speed manual transmission. Participants were also asked to choose one brand for the vehicle's premium audio system: JBL, Mark Levin and Bose. The Bose system was the top pick. There were no mentions of an in-dash navigation system.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
TheCarBlogger Exclusive: Details of 2009 Hyundai RWD Tiburon (BK)
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