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Hyundai may replace Tiburon with Veloster-based coupe
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Posted on
Apr 19 2008 7:01 AM
by
adnana
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This year is the last for the Tiburon two-door hatch, though Hyundai is quick to point out it’s not being replaced by the new Genesis coupe due to hit dealerships in early 2009. Its replacement - another small FWD coupe - will most likely be based on the sexy Veloster concept from the Seoul auto show.
“We are seriously looking at a small front-wheel-drive coupe to replace the Tiburon, but I can’t say when that will happen,” said John Krafcik, Vice President of product development for Hyundai, in an interview with Automotive News.
He went on to emphasize the Genesis coupe is intended to fill a new role in the company’s lineup - it’s not a Tiburon replacement. The new Veloster-based car would be the spiritual heir to the Tiburon legacy.
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