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Hyundai Tiburon value and depreciation

Known for affordable 90s sports coupe.

Year-1 depreciation
20%
3-year retention
64%
5-year retention
49%
Tier
Mainstream

Depreciation curve

R0R25R50R75R100Now1y2y3y4y5y6y7y8y9y10yYears from now

We class the Hyundai Tiburon as a mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 64% after three years and 49% after five. Solid volume sellers from established brands. Around two thirds of the price left after three years.

Retention table

AfterRetained
1 year80%
3 years64%
5 years49%
7 years37%
10 years24%

Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.

Launched here in 1997 at R114,950 as one of South Africa's cheapest sports coupes. Two generations sold locally into the late 2000s with 2.0 four-cylinder and later 2.7 V6 power. It survives as an affordable modern-classic curiosity.

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Hyundai Tiburon: common questions

Does the Hyundai Tiburon hold its value?

We class the Hyundai Tiburon as a mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 64% after three years and 49% after five. Solid volume sellers from established brands. Around two thirds of the price left after three years.

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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.