Coupes under $50k
- Home /
- Best coupes under $50k
Whether you’re just starting to drive or heading into a mid-life crisis, coupes appeal to all of us. Luckily, these days you don’t need to spend big money to enjoy the thrills of the swept-back driving experience.
While you are able to buy a Subaru BRZ or Toyota 86 for less than $40,000, choices start to expand once you’re shopping under the $50,000 so let’s start there.
Toyota 86
It is getting a little long in the tooth, but the Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ combo still offers sports car thrills for an affordable price. Available in manual or automatic with a choice of specification levels, the Toyota 86 has stood the test of time despite external pressure to fill it with extra power.
Mazda MX-5
With the nameplate just celebrating its 30th birthday, there’s small wonder why so many flock to the Mazda MX-5 for an engaging top-down drive. Even if you’re more of a hard-top fan, Mazda now offers the RF version which includes a folding metal roof.
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
A relatively new player to the coupe game, Hyundai’s i30 N was transformed into a four-door coupe following the success of the hatchback. Sleeker styling marries with everything that made Hyundai’s first true hot hatch great
Surviving the city with a manual gearbox – can it be done?
21 year old Ellanah Ritchie talks to us about moving from the country to the city in a manual car.
Nissan invents chairs that park themselves
When you watch this video of chairs parking themselves, you won’t know whether it’s exciting or creepy.
Geek Speak: Suspension Systems
How cutting-edge suspension systems strive to give you the best of both worlds
Vote: Where do you get your advice on new cars?
Tell us who gives you the best advice when you’re looking for a new car.
Alpine Vision Concept revealed
0-100km/h in 4.5sec set for lightweight Alfa 4C rival
Here’s why Bentley Bentayga is the most expensive SUV ever
Bentley’s play for the SUV market has caught the world’s attention, and it’s more than just an exclusive price tag that has people talking.
Tesla Model 3 and eight other electric cars to buy
The supposedly more affordable Tesla Model 3 may be hitting our roads in 2017, but will it live up to its reputation? Here are eight other electric car options.
Opinion: Emissions rules are rubbish
Turbos are taking over, and that’s terrible news
Alpine Vision concept sizes up Porsche, Lotus
RENAULT has revealed the latest form of its Alpine Vision, bringing the once-dormant brand yet another step closer to becoming a showroom reality
V8 Supercars threat to quit Australian Grand Prix
Championship status or we won’t be at Albert Park after next year, warns series boss
Volvo Polestars axed; faster ones coming
Six-pot is dead, but twin-charged four-cylinder on its way
Geneva Motor Show big reveals of 2015
The Geneva Motor Show serves up a bevy of hot new releases and concept car debuts every year. Here’s what last year’s show brought us. What will 2016 hold?
Ford Falcon Sprint boosts power for last hurrah
Ford fans have known of the impending Falcon Sprint special editions since late last year, but all news was speculative and details were few. Not anymore.
Road trip: Sydney to Melbourne via the coast
How to avoid the Hume Highway and add a bit more holiday to your interstate travel
Mercedes-AMG C450 review
Quasi-AMG Oz’s first all-wheel drive C-Class
Driverless cars – will anyone actually trust them?
Will you give up your control for a car controlled by a robot?
2018 Porsche Panamera Shooting Brake spy pics
Bigger, better looking, and with a striking Shooting Brake brother, the next-gen Panamera finally shapes up.
Carbon air intake for Ford XR6 Sprint
A dash of supercar technology for the final fast Falcon
2015 Outright Winner: Ford Fiesta ST
All hail the return of the king.
Bang For Your Bucks 2015: $50-100K
The trope quality over quantity has never been more apt. There may only be eight contenders in the $50-100K category, but it’s a world-class field.
$50-100K: BMW M135i #1
Ball-tearing 1 series the hottest hatch of all
$50-100K: Ford Falcon XR8 #2
Fan favourite slides into second spot
$50-100K: Renault Sport Megane RS275 Trophy R #3
Track-tearer clean sweeps judges’ votes
$50-100K: Volkswagen Golf R #4
Master of all trades
