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
Mercedes-Maybach SL Concept teased by design boss
Maybach’s concept drop-top could one day become a reality
Queensland to begin digital drivers licence rollout from 2023
QLD joins NSW and SA in adopting modern tech
Fuel prices could hit new record highs after Korean refinery explosion
National fuel prices could soon return to pre-excise cut levels
What does a new Labor Government mean for EVs?
The climate-focused Labor Government says it will be putting electric vehicle adoption at the head of its charge
2022 Volkswagen Touareg: New supply secured for Australia
More than 1000 units are on their way to our shores
MG to subsidise EV chargers for regional NSW buyers
Local councils in the area applying for the NSW Government grant will be able to access the discount
Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure First Edition launched as limited-run luxury variant
The First Edition will be available in Europe, but hasn’t yet been confirmed for Australia
Audi to add integrated Apple Music to upcoming models
The in-built feature will work alongside the existing smartphone mirroring systems
Think the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R is overpriced? You’re wrong
A Golf R will now set you back more than $65k before on roads – and it’s still a bargain
Nissan Sakura EV enters Japan’s kei-car market
Nissan has added a new model to its growing EV range, but don’t expect to see it in Australia
Modern Classic: Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series
‘Black Series’ is AMG shorthand for the most hardcore variant the company will build. This fourth model wore the moniker like a flak jacket
2023 Peugeot 9X8 Hypercar: Further details released, Monza debut confirmed
Peugeot’s Le Mans hybrid hypercar will race at Monza in July, ahead of its official on-track debut in 2023
VK Commodore Group-C inspired big banger – Reader Resto
It took Chuck less than two years to turn this Clark Kent Commodore into Superman
Future Classic: Ford Sierra RS/RS500 Cosworth
The Sierra replaced the Cortina and Ford used the proven recipe of motorsport to create a legend
2022 Polestar 3 rendered, October debut confirmed
Here’s how Polestar’s first SUV could look, and now we know you can expect to see the real deal in October
2023 BMW XM concept revealed, production car spied with light camouflage
It’s the first dedicated model from BMW M, and it’s here to make a statement
2022 Nissan X-Trail review: ST+ 2WD
The ageing Nissan X-Trail has received its last update before a new-generation model arrives in Australia later this year. Is it still worth a look?
BMW 850CSI + Ferrari 360 Spider F1 + XE Fairmont ESP – Auction Action 465 1
The auction world is full of surprises, with big sales and the odd bargain. Here are some of the highlights
Buying a classic car post-COVID
If you thought selling a classic was a bit crazy at the moment, there’s another whole level of complete bonkers when buying one
Renault Scenic Vision previews hydrogen-electric model
The hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle is slated to go into production from 2024
2023 BMW M4 CSL Australian pricing and features revealed
Resurrected CSL badge drops 100kg from M4 but pumped-up track potential comes at a price
Mercedes confirms $200 million sale of 300 SLR ‘Uhlenhaut Coupé’
Stuttgart has verified reports of the sale of its ultra-rare 300 SLR
2022 Ford Escape pricing and features: Plug-in hybrid arrives in Australia
Ford’s first electrified vehicle has arrived after a lengthy delay, topping the Escape midsized SUV line-up
2022 Ford Escape ST-Line PHEV review
We’ve waited a long time for the first electrified Ford, so wasted no time finding out whether the plug-in version of its Escape medium SUV is any good
