The Hyundai Tiburon two-door sport coupe received a facelift for 2007. Exterior design upgrades included new looks for the front and rear of the car, plus new bumpers, hood, headlights, taillights, and chrome-tipped dual exhaust pipes, all of which gave the Tiburon a sleeker, more contemporary look. Inside improvements included blue-illuminated instrument gauges and readouts, additional chrome and gun-metal accents, a tire-pressure monitoring system, and an MP3 audio jack for the six-speaker, 220-watt Kenwood AM/FM audio system with CD player (in all trims but the GT Limited).
The 2007 Tiburon was available in four trim levels, from the entry-level GS to the better-equipped GT and GT Limited to the sport-tuned SE. The entry-level GS was equipped with a 2.0-liter, double-overhead-cam inline four-cylinder engine that produced 138 horsepower, while the other three trims received a 2.7-liter, double-overhead-cam V6 that produced 172 horsepower.
A five-speed manual was standard for the GS, GT and GT Limited, while a four-speed automatic was optional. The GS was available with only a six-speed manual.
Standard features for the Tiburon included air conditioning, power windows and door locks, heated exterior mirrors, a remote keyless entry system, fog lights, dual front and side airbags, anti-lock brakes, and a rear spoiler. The GS came with 16-inch wheels, while the other trims were equipped with 17-inch wheels.
The GT added a leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, and a trip computer, while the GT Limited added red leather seats, a power tilt-and-slide sunroof, and a premium Infinity 440-watt audio system. The SE added a sport-tuned suspension, seat bolsters, aluminum foot pedals, an Electronic Stability Control system, traction control, and upgraded brakes.
While drivers noted that the Tiburon was a good value, with an extensive list of standard features, sporty styling, and comfortable seating, some thought the coupe was underpowered when compared to the competition, especially for the four-cylinder model. Others noted that the Tiburon's handling could be less than responsive under hard driving, though adequate for round-the-town driving.
