|  Hyundai Tiburon coupe finally received a proper unveiling at the Paris Motor Show. This is because the new Tiburon is a facelift of the existing model, rather than a complete redesign. Most notably, the revised exterior new headlights and taillights, with updated front and rear fascias. The rear tailpipes get a more integrated appearance, and a new selection of wheels round out the package.
The Hyundai Tiburon could be billed as an alternative for these people, but that would be undermining a great sports coupe in its own right. The Tiburon has a lot more power than its competition, and has all the markings of a great two-door sports car. Performance and value. These powerful terms describe the Hyundai Tiburon as a whole-and its interior environment as well. As a sport coupe, the Tiburon is designed to provide an exciting driving experience. It begins with easy entry and exit through wide door openings, and front seats with large side bolsters offering excellent lateral support for enthusiastic driving. High-quality seating surfaces range from full fabric on the Tiburon GS, to red cloth inserts with black leather bolsters on the GT and SE, to unique beige leather seating surfaces on the Tiburon GT Limited.
All of the cockpit features are ergonomically designed for easy operation, from the driver's controls to the new HVAC and audio system layout in the center stack, which is highlighted with an attractive metalgrain finish on V6 models. Easy-to-read analog gauges include a large speedometer and tachometer positioned so the driver can immediately access information. The three-spoke steering wheel in each trim level is unique; the GS wheel has a high-quality urethane covering, the Tiburon GT and SE wheel is leather wrapped, and the GT Limited wheel is wrapped in sporty beige and black leather.
Audio systems begin with an 80-watt AM/FM/CD unit in the Tiburon GS and an 80-watt AM/FM/CD/cassette system in the Tiburon GT. Both systems have six speakers; a 360-watt Infinity audio system with subwoofer is optional in the GT, as well as a monster 440-watt Infinity audio system with in-dash six-disc CD changer and subwoofer. The Tiburon SE has a powerful 200-watt Kenwood AM/FM/CD/MP3 system with six speakers, while the Tiburon GT Limited has standard the monster 440-watt Infinity audio system with in-dash six-disc CD changer, cassette player and subwoofer.
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