Unsung Hero of Fuel Efficiency: Hyundai Tiburon

With a name that means "shark" in Spanish, the Hyundai Tiburon lives up by delivering an aggressive and stealthy appearance. This Unsung Hero is known to offer a generous amount of features and an affordable price tag. 

Jonathan Clouser, a Checkered Flag Hyundai sales representative (pictured here with the Tiburon), says it's an overall fun car. The Tiburon is available in one body style, as a 2-door hatchback coupe. Four trims are offered: base GS (starting at $17,025), GT, GT Limited, and SE (sport edition). FYI: Hyundai is currently offering a cash back offer starting at $500. See here for details. 

The base GS trim is powered by a 2.0-liter, DOHC Inline 4-cylinder engine that produces 138 hp and 136 lb-feet of torque. 5-speed manual transmission with Continuously Variable Valve Timing comes standard. CVVT helps result in improved response and fuel efficiency. The Tiburon receives an mpg rating of 28 miles on the highway, and 20 miles in the city. On its 15-gallon tank, the Tiburon can garner upwards of 400 miles with one fill-up. Also, 4-wheel independent sport suspension comes standard.

Move up to the GT, GT Limited, and SE models, and the engine grows to a 2.7-liter V6 capable of producing 172 hp. 4-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC is also available for the GT Limited and SE.   

I touched upon the Tiburon exterior earlier. It achieves a sporty and appealing appearance with 16-inch, star-triple-spoke Euroflange alloy wheels, front fog lights, chrome-tipped dual exhaust and a low bodycolor rear spoiler.

The sporty race car look continues inside, particularly with the driver and front passenger sport seats. Also, the GT Limited model sports Leather Seating Surfaces and Red-trimmed Interior. The red interior definitely offers a unique and bold touch.

Standard features for the Tiburon include: 220-watt Kenwood AM /FM/CD/MP3 audio system
with six speakers; remote keyless entry system with alarm; cabin air filter; and 50/50 split fold-down rear seatback. Visit here for the full list.

Jonathan says the Tiburon comes with an "immense" amount of safety features including: Tire Pressure Monitoring System; Advanced dual front airbags with Occupant Classification System; Front side-impact airbags; Electronic Brake-force Distribution; and 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System.

So, if you are looking for a sporty, affordable and fuel efficient ride, consider the Tiburon. Visit Checkered Flag Hyundai at 3033 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach or call (757) 490-1111 to speak with the Hyundai sales team.