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2005 Hyundai Tiburon
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Review and specifications

2005 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
$3,000
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Manual
Seats
4
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Model year 2005
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

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
$3,000
Retail value range
$2,950 - $3,200
Original MSRP range
$15,999 - $19,999
Trade-in range
$580 - $795

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

From low-cost sedans to three-row EV 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. Individual models and years vary widely, with some standouts and a few laggards. The core Hyundai lineup includes low-cost subcompacts like the Elantra, and midsized sedans like the Sonata. SUVs include the subcompact Kona and compact Tucson, plus the midsize Santa Fe and larger Palisade, both of which offer three-row seating. Many models are available as hybrids or plug-in hybrids. In our testing, most Hyundai models benefit from a hybrid drivetrain, which adds power and smoothness in addition to improving fuel economy. Hyundai’s EVs are some of the best values among electric cars. The Ioniq models are high-tech, well designed, and can charge quite rapidly at public DC fast charging stations.

Vehicle ID: 4651 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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