Hyundai Tiburon
2005–2008 model years · Generation introduced 2003
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- Available years
- 2005–2008
- Yearly records
- 4
- Reported market values
- $2,875–$2,963
The overview
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.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 ↗ GT coupe 2.7-liter V6 (172 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Manual 6-speed | $2,875 | Not rated | Not rated | 21 MPG |
| 2007 ↗ GT coupe 2.7-liter V6 (172 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Manual 6-speed | $2,875 | Not rated | Not rated | 21 MPG |
| 2006 ↗ GT coupe 2.7-liter V6 (172 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Manual 6-speed | $2,963 | Not rated | Not rated | 21 MPG |
| 2005 ↗ GT coupe 2.7-liter V6 (172 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Manual 6-speed | $2,875 | Not rated | Not rated | 21 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2008 model
GT coupe 2.7-liter V6 (172 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Manual 6-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2008 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- coupe
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Manual
- Category
- Sports cars 4/5-seat
- Generation began
- 2003
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $2,875
- Retail value range
- $2,875 - $2,900
- Original MSRP range
- $17,270 - $22,770
- Trade-in range
- $560 - $600
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
- $2,230
- 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
Vehicle ID: 7899 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2007 model
GT coupe 2.7-liter V6 (172 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Manual 6-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2007 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- coupe
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Manual
- Category
- Sports cars 4/5-seat
- Generation began
- 2003
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $2,875
- Retail value range
- $2,875 - $2,875
- Original MSRP range
- $16,695 - $22,795
- Trade-in range
- $555 - $575
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
- $2,230
- 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
Vehicle ID: 5089 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2006 model
GT coupe 2.7-liter V6 (172 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Manual 6-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2006 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- coupe
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Manual
- Category
- Sports cars 4/5-seat
- Generation began
- 2003
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $2,963
- Retail value range
- $2,875 - $3,000
- Original MSRP range
- $16,095 - $21,595
- Trade-in range
- $560 - $675
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
- $2,230
- 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
Vehicle ID: 4821 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2005 model
GT coupe 2.7-liter V6 (172 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Manual 6-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2005 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- coupe
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Manual
- Category
- Sports cars 4/5-seat
- Generation began
- 2003
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $2,875
- Retail value range
- $2,875 - $2,875
- Original MSRP range
- $15,999 - $19,999
- Trade-in range
- $555 - $565
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
- $2,230
- 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
Vehicle ID: 4651 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
