Hyundai has plenty of plans in place to revamp its lineup, particularly on the heels of recent successes like the Genesis sedan and coupe. In addition to these exciting models, Hyundai plans to jump aggressively into electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle production. Also in the works is the replacement for the compact Tiburon sports car.
Despite already having the Genesis sports car in the lineup, the Tiburon won’t be leaving the lineup, but one Saint Louis car dealer suggests the name could be ditched in favor of Veloster. The all-new Hyundai Tiburon is expected to reach showrooms by late 2011.
Previously, the fate of the Tiburon seemed questionable, with expectations that the model would be scrapped. However, Used Hyundai Kingston says the Tiburon and the new Genesis Coupe are intended to appeal to two very different groups of consumers, and thus the all-new Tiburon model seems to be on track.
The upcoming Hyundai Tiburon will reportedly have a low price tag, more so than the current model. It’s also bound to be positioned as more of an eco-friendly sports car compared to the more powerful and well-appointed Genesis Coupe which Auto Service Trenton say would be aptly suited for the lineup. With ample repositioning, Hyundai is hoping to draw two very different market segments. While many details still need to be answered, the Hyundai Tiburon may borrow styling from the Veloster concept, which was revealed at the Seoul Auto Show in 2007.
With a smaller and lighter platform, the new Hyundai Tiburon will also feature front-wheel drive and a 1.6-liter four cylinder engine with direct injection. Expect the next generation Tiburon to produce around 140 horsepower and get about 40 miles per gallon.
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