These are the first spy photos of what looks like the 2010 Hyundai Tiburon. Expected to use Hyundai's new rear wheel drive platform, this redesigned coupe will take many of its styling cues from the HCD8 concept shown several years ago.

Although this engine shot is clear, it's not obvious what this test mule is packing under the hood. Speculation on the Hyundaiexchange forums points to an SAE paper written by several Hyundai engineers in which they tout the efficiencies of a new turbocharged, direct injection 2.0-liter. Although that makes for some interesting possibilities, the real question is whether this coupe will offer the same V8 slated for the upcoming Hyundai Genesis sedan

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Hmmm.... I wouldn't have though Hyundai would be working on a 4 cylinder varient for this car. But that surely is a turbo 4 in the bay. The profile doesn't look bad either.

Actually looks like it will be a decent looking car. I would still personally prefer an RX-8 however.

Chris

It looks pretty nice, I've always kinda liked the Tiburon, but that doesn't look like a quadruple hampster engine to me, it looks larger, although that doesn't mean anything.

It has a nice profile and from the interior shot it looks too have a sweet design...I like what I see so far.

Edited May 10, 200718 yr by Dodgefan

generic to dull. why bother.

Looks like they stole the Civic's steering wheel.

It's looking quite nice... Even under camo.

Wow, the profile looks pretty good. The interior looks like the new CTS.

Wow, the profile looks pretty good. The interior looks like the new CTS.

Exactly what I thought!

Hopefully they nail the exterior. I like some of the details in the chop floating around, but I dislike that grille a lot.

If it looks anything like the chop that is somewhere on this forum then I'll stay far away from the new Tiburon.

Edit: spelling.

Edited May 11, 200718 yr by sciguy_0504

If it looks anything like the chop that is somewhere on this forum then I'll stay far away from the new Tiburon.

Edit: spelling.

It likely won't. The chop was the FWD Pontiac G6 coupe. This will be RWD and should share lines and cues from the HDC8 concept, I think that is the one, mentioned in the article.

Coming together nicely. The interior has a bit of a "Something Mazda would do" look to it.

That's pretty nice. I can't help but think that shape would make a great Pontiac.

derivitive. mid nineties prelude meets late nineties cougar.

Coming together nicely.

Hyundai is definitely coming of age. I am curious as to where they'll be in 10 or 15 years.

Latest spy shots: Autoblog

Coool. Even if I will never buy it if a car goes Wrong wheel drive to RWD it's a good thing.

Makes the world 0.0001% better!

They've got the overall shape right, if they can get the light shapes and fascias right this'll be one good looking coupe.

Looks like Hyundai might have a better-looking G37 on their hands.

I'm curious to see what the front and rear fascias look like.

A few shots of a black mule:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/non...ttibspyshot.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/nonchang/abcd2.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/nonchang/abcd3.jpg

People may choose to dis it or ignore it because it's a Hyundai, but it looks to be rough and ready. Can't wait to hear how it drives.

I am sure most of you have seen this by now. This is the pic that Road & Track magazine have put in their November issue. I have already posted this on my new, car site, but just wanted to share the pic here too since nobody here posted the pic.

Honestly, I prefer the current Tiburon in looks, since to me, it looks pretty generic for a sports car, even though people say, sports cars all tend to look alike, but this new design does not break any new ground and lacks the unique personality that the current Tiburons have in my opinion. The magazine also saids that there is a posibility that Hyundai will throw in the V8 engine that is to be used on the Genesis sedan into the Tiburon as well, but I don't think the chance of that happening is that good.

Edited November 19, 200718 yr by Diehard GrandPrix Fan

I may be the only one, but I see alot of Lexus IS in that front end.

I may be the only one, but I see alot of Lexus IS in that front end.

You'd think Hyundai broke in a Lexus fctory and stole a ton of front clips...

But it does look the business....

Well, I don't like it, even though there are rumors, and Road & Track magazine have stated that there is a possiblily for the Turbo 4 may get in there, I just don't like the new style. Never have when it comes to my native lands cars. I always considerred Tiburons as shame to call it anything sporty since there are far better looking sportsters at around same price. About the only Korean SPORTS car that I proudly can decare as KOREAN SPORTS CAR is limited to the young company in Korea called Proto Motors who makes the Spirra using Mustang's V8 engine. That's all. I sure hope Hyundai seriously re-styles this little coupe before they even think about producing it for sale.

looks interesting, interior vastly improved... just waiting for them to shove an 8 in the thing and make it a competitor. I at least hope they are way past the 172 horse 6 they put in it. as long as its near 250ish on the horse i think it will do fine.

Well, another thing is, it's tail-light as far as we can tell so far(well, I've seen the spy photo that is coverred, I am not sure if anyone posted here, that I've seen from Tiburon fan site), looks to be an exact copy of Infinity G35. Well, a bit shorter but, which is just bad. No originallity....

Well, as for power, they are saying that it will have around 230 or so HP, I am sure it's only a rumor now but.

Edited November 19, 200718 yr by Diehard GrandPrix Fan

Sure does make the G6 seem more and more redundant. And it's a Hyundai. Surprised? I, personally, can't wait until it's officially revealed to get a detailed look at it.

It looks good so far, other than that odd beltline aft of the doors.

Edited November 19, 200718 yr by blackviper8891

I thought making the tibby rwd and v8 powered was canceled?

Looks really good in that pic...yes it reminds me of the IS but it's more aggressive. While I thought the current Tiburon wasn't bad looking, it's hardly original, it borrows a lot of design cues from various Ferraris.

I want to see more.

i hate how the quarter window and belt line dip down

looks interesting, interior vastly improved... just waiting for them to shove an 8 in the thing and make it a competitor. I at least hope they are way past the 172 horse 6 they put in it. as long as its near 250ish on the horse i think it will do fine.

I dont think it necessarily has to pull stumps out the ground (though that would be nice at the right price).

As long as it's got pep (read: more then enough power to get out of its own way), proper handling, and doesn't cost a billion dollars, it's worth a run....and should prove to make a little cult following.

It's just hard for me to believe Hyundai is going to be building RWD models....I've long viewed Hyundai and Kia as purveyors of cheap 'n nasty FWD generic transportation modules...this is quite a change.

Well, they are also saying the car will be substantially larger in dimention, so they would be battling the size of the cars in league of Ford Mustangs rather than do Mitsu Eclipse league. Well, it will be interesting if anyone will buy this new coupe, since to me, I still think the current generation looks more unique and have its own personality, though derivative in style.

Sorry for the double posting(well, I haven't posted in this thread for few days) but I just found the video clip of the unveiling of the Genesis coupe/Tiburon/Tuscany(Whichever you want to call it) over in Youtube.

I actually found this clip from the newtiburon.com first, where I am also a member of(which I have 0 posts) and I searched for it in Youtube, and found it. This is for the upcomming Genesis/Tiburon/tuscany(whichever you want to call it) revealed at LA Auto Show.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J31P1NNw8M8&rel=1

Creidt goes to: HMAUSA for uploading the vid.

On another note, I know it's off-topic, but I think this Kia is rumorred to be the Kia version based on this new coupe. Called the Kee. I think it's only a rumor. I am sure most of you have seen it already but.

Edited November 25, 200718 yr by Diehard GrandPrix Fan