Skip to main content

2004
Hyundai Tiburon

Starts at:
$16,999
Shop options
New 2004 Hyundai Tiburon
See ratings
Consumer rating
Owner reviewed vehicle score
Not rated
Safety rating
NHTSA tested vehicle score
Consumer rating
Owner reviewed vehicle score
Not rated
Safety rating
NHTSA tested vehicle score
Shop Cars.com
Browse cars & save your favorites
Dealers near you
Find & contact a dealership near you
no listings

We're not finding any listings in your area.
Change your location or search Cars.com to see more!

Change location

Available trims

See the differences side-by-side to compare trims.
  • 2dr Cpe I4 5-Spd Manual
    Starts at
    $16,999
    24 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs
  • 2dr Cpe I4 4-Spd Auto
    Starts at
    $17,899
    23 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs
  • 2dr Cpe GT V6 5-Spd Manual
    Starts at
    $18,199
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs
  • 2dr Cpe GT V6 4-Spd Auto
    Starts at
    $19,099
    20 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs
  • 2dr Cpe GT V6 6-Spd Manual
    Starts at
    $19,149
    18 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs
  • 2dr Cpe GT V6 Sp Ed 4-Spd Auto
    Starts at
    $20,447
    20 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs
  • 2dr Cpe GT V6 Sp Ed 6-Spd Manual
    Starts at
    $20,497
    18 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs

Photo & video gallery

2004 Hyundai Tiburon 2004 Hyundai Tiburon 2004 Hyundai Tiburon 2004 Hyundai Tiburon 2004 Hyundai Tiburon 2004 Hyundai Tiburon 2004 Hyundai Tiburon 2004 Hyundai Tiburon 2004 Hyundai Tiburon 2004 Hyundai Tiburon 2004 Hyundai Tiburon 2004 Hyundai Tiburon 2004 Hyundai Tiburon 2004 Hyundai Tiburon 2004 Hyundai Tiburon 2004 Hyundai Tiburon

Notable features

Four-cylinder or V-6
Available six-speed manual
Available 17-inch tires
All-disc brakes
Three transmission choices

The good & the bad

The good

Handling
Steering ease
Manual-shift clutch operation
Supportive seats

The bad

Ride comfort in the GT
Road and tire noise in the GT
Six-speed-gearbox operation
Recessed-gauge readability
Passenger space

Expert 2004 Hyundai Tiburon review

our expert's take
Our expert's take
By Cars.com editors
Full article
our expert's take

Vehicle Overview
Hyundai entered the sport-coupe market in 1997 with the first-generation Tiburon, which joined the South Korean company’s line of value-priced sedans. A “harder-edge” design emerged for the 2000 model year.

After sitting out the 2002 model year, a new Tiburon returned as an early 2003 model. Changes to this year’s Tiburon are modest. The four-cylinder engine gains continuously variable valve timing, and the V-6 adds 2 horsepower. The interior trim has been revised and the option packages simplified. The current front-wheel-drive Tiburon is built on a unique platform with a front subframe.

Exterior
Styled in South Korea, the Tiburon coupe blends straight and curved lines in what Hyundai calls an effort to “emphasize vitality and strength.” The body features a high belt line and a “chopped” greenhouse with a steeply raked windshield and back window. Large, low-profile, high-performance tires help to impart an aggressive stance. The Tiburon is equipped with all-disc brakes, a fully independent suspension, and front and rear stabilizer bars.

At 99.6 inches, the Tiburon’s wheelbase is 2.2 inches longer than in previous models. The car’s overall length has increased by 2.1 inches to an even 173 inches. Fog lamps are standard, and a power moonroof is optional.

When equipped with the V-6 engine and six-speed-manual gearbox, the GT V6 coupe gets a handling package that includes 17-inch tires and a tighter suspension. Alloy wheels hold 16-inch tires on the base model. A body-colored rear spoiler is installed on the GT.

Interior
The South Korean automaker says headroom, legroom and shoulder room are larger in the 2004 model than in prior Tiburons, and cargo volume totals 14.7 cubic feet. Leather seating surfaces are available in the GT V6 coupe. A six-speaker stereo with a CD player is standard in the base Tiburon. Standard equipment includes air conditioning, remote keyless entry, power windows and locks, and a tilt steering column. The GT gets aluminum pedals.

Under the Hood
Hyundai borrowed the GT V6’s 2.7-liter dual-overhead-cam V-6 engine from the Sonata sedan and Santa Fe sport utility vehicle. Rated at 172 hp, it works with one of three available transmissions: a four-speed Shiftronic automatic, a five-speed manual or a six-speed manual. The base Tiburon carries a 138-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that mates with either the four-speed or five-speed gearbox.

Safety
Side-impact airbags are standard, and antilock brakes are optional.

Driving Impressions
The Tiburon’s shapely lines don’t translate to the appealing driving experience that drivers expect. The GT’s ride is bouncy on rough pavement, but rebound is well controlled. Even though the car stays properly on course, it doesn’t impart a full sense of security.

Handling is good; the GT coupe steers easily and maneuvers with some nimbleness in corners. The Tiburon is stable on the highway and takes curves reasonably well, but it falls short of some rivals. Road and tire sounds are prominent, but the engine is, if anything, too quiet for easy manual gear shifting. The six-speed gearbox is notchy and somewhat stiff, but the clutch engages smoothly for easy takeoffs. The seats are supportive, legroom and elbowroom are good, but headroom is meager.

2004 Hyundai Tiburon review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview
Hyundai entered the sport-coupe market in 1997 with the first-generation Tiburon, which joined the South Korean company’s line of value-priced sedans. A “harder-edge” design emerged for the 2000 model year.

After sitting out the 2002 model year, a new Tiburon returned as an early 2003 model. Changes to this year’s Tiburon are modest. The four-cylinder engine gains continuously variable valve timing, and the V-6 adds 2 horsepower. The interior trim has been revised and the option packages simplified. The current front-wheel-drive Tiburon is built on a unique platform with a front subframe.

Exterior
Styled in South Korea, the Tiburon coupe blends straight and curved lines in what Hyundai calls an effort to “emphasize vitality and strength.” The body features a high belt line and a “chopped” greenhouse with a steeply raked windshield and back window. Large, low-profile, high-performance tires help to impart an aggressive stance. The Tiburon is equipped with all-disc brakes, a fully independent suspension, and front and rear stabilizer bars.

At 99.6 inches, the Tiburon’s wheelbase is 2.2 inches longer than in previous models. The car’s overall length has increased by 2.1 inches to an even 173 inches. Fog lamps are standard, and a power moonroof is optional.

When equipped with the V-6 engine and six-speed-manual gearbox, the GT V6 coupe gets a handling package that includes 17-inch tires and a tighter suspension. Alloy wheels hold 16-inch tires on the base model. A body-colored rear spoiler is installed on the GT.

Interior
The South Korean automaker says headroom, legroom and shoulder room are larger in the 2004 model than in prior Tiburons, and cargo volume totals 14.7 cubic feet. Leather seating surfaces are available in the GT V6 coupe. A six-speaker stereo with a CD player is standard in the base Tiburon. Standard equipment includes air conditioning, remote keyless entry, power windows and locks, and a tilt steering column. The GT gets aluminum pedals.

Under the Hood
Hyundai borrowed the GT V6’s 2.7-liter dual-overhead-cam V-6 engine from the Sonata sedan and Santa Fe sport utility vehicle. Rated at 172 hp, it works with one of three available transmissions: a four-speed Shiftronic automatic, a five-speed manual or a six-speed manual. The base Tiburon carries a 138-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that mates with either the four-speed or five-speed gearbox.

Safety
Side-impact airbags are standard, and antilock brakes are optional.

Driving Impressions
The Tiburon’s shapely lines don’t translate to the appealing driving experience that drivers expect. The GT’s ride is bouncy on rough pavement, but rebound is well controlled. Even though the car stays properly on course, it doesn’t impart a full sense of security.

Handling is good; the GT coupe steers easily and maneuvers with some nimbleness in corners. The Tiburon is stable on the highway and takes curves reasonably well, but it falls short of some rivals. Road and tire sounds are prominent, but the engine is, if anything, too quiet for easy manual gear shifting. The six-speed gearbox is notchy and somewhat stiff, but the clutch engages smoothly for easy takeoffs. The seats are supportive, legroom and elbowroom are good, but headroom is meager.

Safety review

Based on the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
5/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
4/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Less than 80,000 miles; less than 7 years old (currently MY18- MY24)
Basic
Remainder of the 5-Year / 60,000-Mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. From original in-service date and zero (0) miles.
Dealer certification
173-point inspection

Consumer reviews

4.3 / 5
Based on 20 reviews
Write a review
Comfort 4.1
Interior 4.1
Performance 4.5
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.4
Reliability 4.3

Most recent

  • Tiburon gt v6

    I current own this car it runs great I bought it it was sitting for 4 years and it started right up with a good battery I've had to replace a few things but I put a tune up and it rides like a dream the gas mileage is great if you do the speed limit but I've had fun with it it is very reliable when you get everything done right I give a solid 8/10
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
    1 person out of 2 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No
  • Awesome car

    I love my 04 Hyundai tiberon gt v6 2.7l I wish it could be easier to upgrade my motor cause it’s stock not the supercharge one
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
    1 person out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No
  • Most fun and reliable car I have owned yet.

    Beautiful, similar to a Porsche in design, fast, great handling, good on gas, very comfortable, a true sports car for the normal working man. The blue HID lights pair great with the exterior color of the car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
    2 people out of 2 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No
  • Economical, fast, & fun.

    Nice stereo. We drove it from California to Missouri so its in excellent driving condition. The engine is a V6 so it got power. We have maintained the car well since we have had it. Some minor cosmetic issues but beside that no issues.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
    1 person out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No
  • Electrical issues like crazy.

    There are known issues the Hyundai won't fix like the turn signals coming on and staying on even if the car is turned off. It is a bad turn signal relay; a .20 cent part, but they wont fix it. The a/c stops working, the speedometer stops working, the windows stop working. The electrical in this car is a joke.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 2.0
    3 people out of 4 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No
  • Think of this car when youre ready to buy!

    This car is so much fun. I purchased the 04 v6 GT. The car is 14 years old and so far I have only replaced a rubber fuel hose since buying it a year ago! First off these cars look stunning and were designed with the thought of the Ferrari 456gt and corners great for a fwd car. The v6 is reliable but slightly underpowered as it is just a 2.5L bored out to 2.7L. However if speed is what you want these v6s take kindly to nitrous and superchargers. If you plan going turbo, get the 4 cylinder! It is worth noting that unless you are 4'11, the rear seats are worthless! I took them out and made a custom carpet trunk and it really frees up room in the rear. Just keep it well maintained (Belts, oil changes, tires) and it wont let you down! Just make sure you find one in good condition as many 1st owners did not take care of these cars!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
    4 people out of 4 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No
  • Problems but fun

    This car was, and still is, fun to drive, but it has its problems. But this is my experience, there are better ones than the one I currently have.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 2.0
    1 person out of 4 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No
  • Fun comfortable car!

    Smooth ride. Engine purrs! I boughtused from the same dealer that sold it to me. I paid too much unfortunately. I paid $5000 when car is only worth $2000 but it only had 53k miles on it which I thought would last me a while with the car. It is a fun car to drive and comfortable. I would recommend this car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
    0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No
  • Very reliable car low maintenance etc

    Really good for a beginner or an adult to get around, sporty, speed, economy on gas, I will definitely recommend this car to any one and for the price you can definitely afford it
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
    0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No
  • Great Car

    I thought I was taking a risk when I first bought my Tiburon but I was dead wrong. It was great on gas mileage, handling was solid, and it looked great! It was my first car and I never had a problem with it! The backseat was a little small so I couldn't drive more than 1 other friend but besides that it was a car that I would recommend to anyone!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
    1 person out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No
  • 2004 Hyundai Tiburon GT

    I have always liked Hyundai's from the get go. The Tib is a blast to drive, excellent performance and handling. The comfort is great on the Interstate/open road, it doesn't like speed bumps, but, who and what does. It is definitely a driver's car and on a budget is a must to consider.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
    0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No
  • Hyundai fx coupe 2004

    I've owned this model for 6yrs, the only issues i've had are the alarm trying to reset itself while stationary, occationally? Just this week the radiator decided to burst one of the 2 internal tanks it has. Round $500 to have installed. Apart from a hard ride on uneven sealed roads, This car is a reliable, comfortable, in front seats & back seating also if your shorter or a child. This is a gutsy, 2.7 ltr dream, that is as economical as a toyota 2ltr. (my husband had a toyota carina 1995 limited addition 2ltr) The boot is ample sized, and back seats drop forward to make even more room if required. A full service ( including cam was $1800 ) which lasts a few yrs. So not too bad. I love this car, the only drawback is the rear seating is awkward for those that are tall, lol. The dash is tastefully styled with all the practical dials that are required with red background lighting that you can adjust to your liking. Many extras, leather bucket seats, airbags, etc etc. see for yourself, a desirable car for both sexs to enjoy. Try it, value for money !
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
    0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No

Hyundai dealers near you

FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon?

The 2004 Hyundai Tiburon is available in 3 trim levels:

  • (2 styles)
  • GT (3 styles)
  • GT Sp Ed (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon?

The 2004 Hyundai Tiburon offers up to 24 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?

The 2004 Hyundai Tiburon has an average reliability rating of 4.3 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2004 Hyundai Tiburon owners.

Is the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon a good Coupe?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. 85.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.3 / 5
Based on 20 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.1
  • Interior: 4.1
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.4
  • Reliability: 4.3
Your list was successfully saved.
 
 
 
 
Save list Compare
[{"cat":"coupeconvertible_coupe","stock_type":"used","bodystyle":"Coupe","page_type":"research/make-model-year","oem_page":false,"search_fuel_types":["Gasoline Fuel"]}]