2006 Hyundai Tiburon Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
Recent updates to the Tiburon sports coupe make it an affordable, stylish, and sporty rival to more expensive foreign sports cars. This...
Recent updates to the Tiburon sports coupe make it an affordable, stylish, and sporty rival to more expensive foreign sports cars. This year, the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon adds a new GT Limited trim, offering a sunroof, a 6-CD changer, upgraded audio system, and leather seats. Also new this year is standard ABS brakes, previously only offered with the SE, foglights and a remote alarm on the key fob.
The front-wheel drive coupe comes in GS, GT, GT Limited, and SE trims, with the latter three all available with a 2.7-liter, 172-hp V6. The GS features a 2.0-liter, 138-hp I4, which struggles a bit to move the 3000-pound Tiburon. A 5-speed manual or 4-speed shiftable automatic are available on all but the SE, which comes only with a 6-speed manual. All levels offer dual front-side airbags, foglights, and ABS brakes, earning five stars in crash ratings. A rear spoiler grows in size with each trim, as do the wheels (from 16 to 17 inches). Front sport seats keep you secure around curves, and the cramped rear seats fold down to expand the 14.7 cubic foot trunk.
Drivers agree that the 2006 Tiburon is fun to drive, though it's not quite as responsive as the Civic Si or Acura RSX, mostly due to its weight. The V6 power is impressive, as is the handling, seat comfort, trunk space, and outstanding Hyundai warranty. Owners like that it looks more expensive than it is. Downsides include disappointing fuel economy, limited leg and headroom in the back seat, and lack of standard cruise control on the base model.
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon generally love its sporty design, tight handling, and fun driving experience. Most drivers appreciate the car's decent acceleration and fuel economy, making it a good starter car or an enjoyable second vehicle. However, some reviewers noted issues with brake wear and the cramped rear seat, which can be uncomfortable for taller passengers."
The Tiburon prove to be a wonderful driving car with a lot of power. Very easy to handle, especially with the 6 speed manual transmission. I liked the solid ride that the car provides. Easy access getting in and out. The car is tightly sealed and provides for a quite ride.
January 23, 2015Awesome car! The appearance is sweet. The performance is good but im sure the gt would be better but for a 4 speed v6 is can hold its own. The build quality is decent for a foreign car but we will c how well it does comes winter. The cost is extremely good depending on how many mileage it has on it. Mine had 45k and cost 11067 which made my monthly around 160 so I say that's pretty awesome
October 19, 2010Fun car to drive around! I think that Tiburons are a very nice car for the price. The only thing I don't like is that it rides very stiff..but most sports cars do. The interior is just amazing. I think the 2006 body was the best looking.
February 16, 2010What owners say
The Tiburon prove to be a wonderful driving car with a lot of power. Very easy to handle, especially with the 6 speed manual transmission. I liked the solid ride that the car provides. Easy access getting in and out. The car is tightly sealed and provides for a quite ride.
January 23, 2015Awesome car! The appearance is sweet. The performance is good but im sure the gt would be better but for a 4 speed v6 is can hold its own. The build quality is decent for a foreign car but we will c how well it does comes winter. The cost is extremely good depending on how many mileage it has on it. Mine had 45k and cost 11067 which made my monthly around 160 so I say that's pretty awesome
October 19, 2010Fun car to drive around! I think that Tiburons are a very nice car for the price. The only thing I don't like is that it rides very stiff..but most sports cars do. The interior is just amazing. I think the 2006 body was the best looking.
February 16, 2010Good suspension tuning. Lower price than competitors The wheel rims should be change to larger size. Improved interior mateials. Improved build quality. Apperance is much better than cars which had similar price, but the side fender vents are non- function.
January 16, 2010I love this car! Got it for $16k with 10k miles on it used. I love the tight suspension and it drives really well in curves and accelerating. This is definitely a peppy and fun car to drive. It is not a luxury car, it is a sporty car. Don't expect to be cruising around like a town car or a boat, it is FUN to drive. So wish it was rear wheel drive!
October 10, 2011A magnificent little fuel-efficient car. It has a 14 gallon tank, and I can usually go about 360 miles without having to fill up. Braking and acceleration are great. Well, for what I use it for, which isn't racing. Of course, brakes wear down after 50,000 miles. Only thing I've had to fix in it is the battery, after about three years, and of course oil changes, and new tires. One really bad thing about this car is it comes with low profile tires, which make rims easy to bend. I have had to replace two rims. I blame all the roadwork and random huge potholes. The seats are very comfortable, but I recommend you're about 5'5" or your head is going to touch the top. Even being 5'5" and sitting in the backseat, your head will touch the back window. So be careful when the trunks closed! Or you're in for a headache. The trunk is very roomy though. You can fit a lot of stuff in there. For instance, a folded large dog crate, two 40lb bags of dog food, and a rim. When I bought the car it was about $17,000, which isn't bad at all, considering the base price of most cars today. I think this is my favorite model of the Tiburon make, too. It has a shift-o-matic transmission, meaning you can drive it as an automatic or a manual. Though it always has the manual feel because there is no clutch.
October 29, 2011I like this car because it's sporty, but doesn't look like you're going through a mid-life crisis. The miles/gallon is pretty good too, and it can get out of the way in a hurry if you want it to. But at the same time it's nice just to go for a drive in.
August 9, 2008well i had one and loved it highly recommend if thinking about one. not the fastest thing in the world but very pretty mine was dark blue
April 16, 2008Car has a decent amount of power. has a higher torque than some people think. love to travel at high speeds with a civic si behind me haha
March 14, 2008this is a great car to start off with.great on gas..more bang for your buck. clutch is just amazing and smooth ..not stiff like others. car hugs the ground great at top speed.
January 10, 2008Trims & specs
Base MSRP $21,095 | Seating 4 |
Engine 2.7L 172 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 14.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 20 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $19,095 | Seating 4 |
Engine 2.7L 172 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 14.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 20 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $21,595 | Seating 4 |
Engine 2.7L 172 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 14.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 20 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $16,695 | Seating 4 |
Engine 2.0L 138 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 14.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 24 | Drivetrain FWD |
