Despite the firm suspension, enthusiasts will love the handling. The ride isn't harsh or noisy- but it also isn't incredibly soft either. The chassis is

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very composed and it's easy to place the car in its line while cornering at speed. Even cornering quickly over very rough roads doesn't present a challenge- the Tiburon goes exactly where you point it without a fuss. The brakes are also phenomenal - and that's a good thing. It pulls down from highway speeds straight and flat and in a hurry. They have just the right amount of feedback, and you will feel very confident in stopping fast when you need to.

There's a real sense of occasion when driving the Tiburon in town as pedestrians and other motorists gawk at you relentlessly. Children in particular tend to stop walking and stare with their mouths open, until their mothers retrieve them and scold them for being rude and staring. All this attention comes at a great price, and if you are graduating soon, or

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recently have, you can save even more with the Hyundai Grad Program. Check out Hyundai Canada's website for details at www.hyundaicanada.com.

As a complete package, this Tiburon will be hard to beat. The combination of warranty coverage, sporting attitude, quality, styling and features make it the car you'll be most interested in if you have under $26,000 to spend and have a little bit of adrenaline in your blood. It's more refined and grown up than its predecessor but the evolution has left it every bit as radical to look at and even better to drive. This shark is easily poised to take a big bite out of the competition, and I can't wait to try the V6 model.