New Hyundai Coupe (Tiburon) coming to Frankfurt in '09
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Hyundai Velostar concept.
Hyundai's replacement for the Tiburon (aka the "Coupe" outside the U.S.) will make its official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next September. As expected, the new Coupe will be inspired by the Velostar concept that debuted in Seoul last year and will be built atop the Hyundai i30/Kia Forte's front-wheel-drive platform. Hyundai insiders suggest that the Coupe will be approximately the size of the last generation Toyota Celica, smaller than the upcoming Genesis Coupe, and will feature a shooting-brake body style.
The new Coupe will go on sale abroad shortly after its unveiled in Frankfurt, and there's no word yet on when Hyundai will import the new two-door to the U.S. to replacing the aging Tiburon.
Gallery: Hyundai Veloster Concept
[Source: 4Car]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Majarvis 3:03PM (8/11/2008)
Nasty...
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Torrent 3:28PM (8/11/2008)
That is an old Hyundai concept called the Veloster. They don't have a picture of the new Hyundai coupe, so this may be the closest thing.
And I thought the Genesis coupe killed the Tibby.
BlackCanary 7:56PM (8/11/2008)
Appeals to the same people that wear Crocs.
hydrogenvodka 1:41AM (8/12/2008)
@ Blackcanary : +1!!!
Adamb 3:05PM (8/11/2008)
the interior feels classic, 50's covertte-ish
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friko 3:05PM (8/11/2008)
It is very reminiscent to the new Renault Megane that has been spy-photographed recently.
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Pacman 3:06PM (8/11/2008)
Well the iPod docking station is cool. Everything touching it kinda sucks though.
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Pacman 3:09PM (8/11/2008)
I take that back to an extent. I really like the interior but the exterior is pretty ugly.
sdiori 3:08PM (8/11/2008)
WOW - Hyundai is really stepping up to the plate lately....I am finally taking them seriously. Amazing what original, attractive designs will do for you, huh?
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wagonphile 6:17PM (8/11/2008)
The blindspots would be terrible, but I actually like it. Looks pretty aggressive-- not exactly pretty, but interesting at least. Though to me, coupes are a complete waste of wheels. Give me a 5-door any day.
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ajkl 3:09PM (8/11/2008)
how heavy is this one going to be? 3600 lbs+?
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XJ 10:38AM (8/12/2008)
No way will it be that heavy. The Genesis coupe with the optional 3.8L V6 is even less than 3600lbs.
bilbo baggins 3:43PM (8/11/2008)
Very attractive i think. won't be as cool once in production though ! If only a car maker came out with those kinda interiors in todays day/date.
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Pacman 3:12PM (8/11/2008)
That interior would look perfect in a Mustang. Maybe Ford can take some notes.
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David 12:45AM (8/12/2008)
No, they can't; hence the problem with Ford and GM.
notYou 3:22PM (8/11/2008)
Sciroccai?
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BlackCanary 3:17PM (8/11/2008)
Why dont more cars have a docking station for the iPod as an option? It would be nice to have a integrated nice spot on the dash for the iPod.
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MajorGeek 3:19PM (8/11/2008)
I hope it comes with dog poop because it stinks.
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tanooki2003 3:23PM (8/11/2008)
Gee that was a real intelligent comment coming from an "intelligent" person.
-5 points for lack of creativity
-3 for sounding childish.
MajorGeek 3:50PM (8/11/2008)
Since you cant take those points, only go + or - 1 point, you sir, fail as well. Next.