2006 Hyundai Tiburon Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test

Not Tested

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

18 -22 City / 26 -30 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

138 -172

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Tina P

To own or not to own a tiburon.

Great performance, a very reliable vehicle. No major repairs just the usual upkeep. Great speed, wonderful drive performance. Great on gas as well. I would trust this car to go anywhere. I have driven it lots of places with no difficulty. Not much on leg room though or rear passengers, that would be my only downside of owning a Hyundai tiburon.

Joe la bianco

2006 hyundai tiberon reliability

I bought my 2006 hyundai tiberion brand new 2 miles Since I could not afford a pricey car tiberion was the car for me Jump ahead 2019 I still own the car. I have not ever had one issue with my car , not one ! With that being said I believe in proper maintenance. I've done all the scheduled services , a ounce of maintenance does wonders . I at one time replaced all the hoses , belts including timing , spark plugs / wires , front/rear struts , water pump , ETC.. Not that I had any issues or problems , I just knew it was the right thing to do ... I only have 4 cylinder in it , but when I drive it am in another world , it's a Manuel 5 speed , like I said it's a poor mans sports car , the ratings on the car are very good , I love it so much am looking for 2008 . In short , you get what you pay for , but am happy I did Garage kept , looks as good as the day I drove it off the lot ....... Joe /Navy veteran .....

Martin L

Hyundai Tiburon GT 2006 Review.

I've had the car for about 5 years and the previous owner took really good care of it. They bought it brand new and I bought it used, but overall the car has lasted pretty long having over 270k miles on it. The car still functions the same as when I bought it and I think that's pretty amazing. It's a very comfortable car and the performance is great with pretty nice gas mileage.

Kira R

It is very fast for such a small 2 door.

It is very comfortable. First car I have ever bought that was stick shift. The last year for this vehicle is ‘08 because they switched it over to the Hyundai genesis- more of a luxury vehicle than the Tiburon.

Corinne W

That's it is yellow and has an awesome spoiler

I love my car because it is sporty and yellow. All parts work well. And I'm noticeable!

Mark W

100,000 mile warranty. Great safety features and an overall sturdy car with good gas mileage.

Great warranty. Very well built car with great safety specifications. Have never had a problem with it.

Jeff

Really happy

I purchased the GT model with 12K miles on it and in good shape. What a great car! It seems like everything is well designed. It is being hopped up now and is responding super well. Everybody who drives it likes it to the max and it is a very s**y car.

Katherine C

Little car, huge engine capability

Beautiful engine on such a compact car. It is older so some of the plastic parts have come off. I no longer have a glove box as it came off in a t-bone accident but thats okay.

Negative Owner Reviews

Katrina H

Great working vehicle with low mileage

I like my car cause it's easy in gas and only 13,000 miles. You can either do manual shifting or automatic. It has a few dings but runs great. I wish it was a 4 door but I am thinking about selling it and getting a truck. The color is navy blue everything works

Angela C

Well it is a discontinued model but it is very dependable and pretty to look at.

I have had my car for 12 years and it is mostly reliable. Although, living in Florida with no garage, anything plastic has basically disintegrated. I have always liked the sleek design and engine.

Shay T

Hyundai Tiburon-old reliable.

Good car lasts long time, rarely gives problems mostly the 02 sensor but has strong engine, small car not ideal for big families. If looking for speed not a good car for it but nice style, comes in nice colors too. Very reliable. Features are outdated but can definitely count on it.

Estefany P

The car runs in good conditions after being 12 years old.

This car model is a good car for short distance travels. It's great source to get from and to work. This car is for the normal use.

Mae T

Tiberon also known as shark.

The vehicle performs well and is reliable. Being a sports vehicle it is not necessarily comfortable and rides a little rough. It is all a preference for what you want in a car. I like it is features however. The enhances stereo system I have makes road trips really nice.

Kris T

Just that there is really no room in it.

The car is to small for me. Has no leg space in the back seat. The engine runs great. The transmission has been great.

Zach G

It gets great gas mileage but doesn't have room for more than two passengers comfortably.

I like the gas mileage that it gets. I owned a truck before so it's definitely a lot better. It drives smooth, but the only complaint I would have is the lack of space. The back seats are irrelevant and never used because no one can fit comfortably back there.

Katrina L

Good vehicle with a lil damage low original miles.

It is been in a couple of wrecks. It has 12, 000 miles on it. When I got it in 2014 it had only 7000 miles on it you can have it either manual or automatic. It is easy on gas. It has electric windows and door locks. The color is navy blue 2 door with a hatch.

Hyundai Tiburon Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

138 HP 26-26 MPG 4 Seats

172 HP 23-23 MPG 4 Seats

172 HP 22-22 MPG 4 Seats

GT Limited

172 HP 23-23 MPG 4 Seats

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2006 Hyundai Tiburon Owner Reviews

4.04

26 Reviews

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5 stars

42%

4 stars

23%

3 stars

31%

2 stars

1 star

Kristen F on February 19, 2021

It's a good car for the value and price.

I love my car. It has had no major problems since I purchased it. Its really cute, good on gas, smooth riding. It also is small which some people don't like, but I do. It's a five speed which makes it really fun to drive.

Angela C on December 29, 2020

Well it is a discontinued model but it is very dependable and pretty to look at.

I have had my car for 12 years and it is mostly reliable. Although, living in Florida with no garage, anything plastic has basically disintegrated. I have always liked the sleek design and engine.

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Pros from Owners

Denise L.

The warranty Hyundai offers surpasses all others. The only con is it is a smaller shorter car, not ideal for a tall or large person to fit comfortably in. I LOVE my Hyundai and horse power it offers.

Cons from Owners

Denise L.

It is a smaller shorter car, hard for anyone that is tall or large. It is very difficult for a larger man to exit the vehicle. There is not much of a backseat that is usable but I knew that upon purchasing the vehicle.

Ranks #13 Small Cars by Owners

The 2006 Hyundai Tiburon has an average owner rating of 4.10 out of 5 which ranks it #13 of 22 other Small Cars.

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Ranks #10 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Hyundai Tiburon has a combined MPG of 34 which ranks it #10 of 22 other Small Cars.

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Is The 2006 Hyundai Tiburon A Good Car?

Yes, I love this vehicle. Very beautiful and reliable. I have drove this car for at least 6 years with no major problems.

Samantha M.

Yes, I love my car and have not had any issues with it besides regular maintenance. It is fast and stylish yet inexpensive. The warranty was great!

Denise L.

How Reliable Is The 2006 Hyundai Tiburon?

I have had no problems out of this vehicle. It is my current transportation back and forth to college.

Samantha M.

Yes, very reliable. I have not had to put any money into it besides the usual, tire, brakes and regular maintenance type items.

Denise L.

Is The 2006 Hyundai Tiburon A Good Value?

I bought mine used for 5,000 dollars. It is my favorite kind of car so I think it is a great value. I would definitely pay that again.

Samantha M.

$18,300 is what I paid for it new in 2007. The value is amazing since I got a ten year 100k mile warranty with the vehicle since I was the first owner.

Denise L.

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

(Not Rated)

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

(Not Tested)

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety