| Hyundai Tiburon | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai |
| Also called | Hyundai Coupé |
| Production | 1996–2008 |
| Model years | 1997–2001 2003–2008 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | 2-door coupe |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Hyundai Scoupe |
| Successor | Hyundai Veloster |
The Hyundai Tiburon (Korean: 현대 티뷰론), known in Europe as the Hyundai Coupé (현대 쿠페), is a sports coupe that was produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai from 1996 to 2008.
The name "Tiburon", a slight variation of "tiburón", the Spanish word for "shark", is the name given to the North American, Australian, New Zealand, South African, and Austrian production of the vehicle. It was known as the Hyundai Coupe in some European markets and Indonesia.[1] It had been branded as the Turbulence (터뷸런스) and Tuscani (투스카니) in the home South Korean market.
The model had been released in two generations (RC) over its lifespan and in that time these generations have been subject to periodic facelifts. These facelifts have attempted to keep the car up to date with various safety improvements and a mixture of changes to exterior and interior styling. The RD Tiburon was in production for 5 years from 1996 to 2001. The GK Tiburon was introduced in 2002 (as a 2003 model) and ended production in 2008 before being replaced by the Hyundai Veloster.[2][3][4]
- ^ Daniel Patrascu (31 March 2009). "The New Hyundai Tiburon Comes in 2011". autoevolution.com. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
- ^ Rick Kranz (29 March 2009). "HYUNDAI TIBURON REPLACEMENT TO BE SMALLER, LESS EXPENSIVE". autoweek.com.
- ^ Nelson Ireson (8 December 2009). "Hyundai CEO Confirms New Veloster-Based Coupe, Elantra, Accent And Santa Fe for 2011". thecarconnection.com. Archived from the original on 17 October 2015.
- ^ Simona (18 April 2008). "Hyundai will stop Tiburon production". topspeed.com.