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
Jeep Grand Cherokee rises above traffic
No one likes being stuck in traffic. That’s why these guys invest the Hum Rider – a Jeep Grand Cherokee, on stilts.
2018 Opel Insignia Country Tourer spy shots
There’s a big chance we’ll see this Down Under as a high-riding Holden Commodore Sportwagon
2017 Honda Civic Type R aims for sub-$50K price tag
Honda’s ballsy hot hatch here this year, and potentially cheaper than a Ford Focus RS
Russell Ingall’s 1998 Holden Commodore SS VT
I know what you’re thinking… another hot Commodore. Think again, here’s an SS that will make your day.
2019 McLaren P1 replacement teased
Homage to the McLaren P1, and the F1 before it, is taking shape, but there’s still a lot more to come
Porsche 911 cops power hike
Larger twin-turbochargers pumps Carrera S to 331kW
V6-powered Audi RS4 and RS5 will bring V8-matching thrills
The head of Audi Sport says the turbo six RS4/RS5 twins will equal the outgoing 4.2-litre atmo V8 for excitement.
NIO EV9 shattering Nürburgring EV record video
Record-breaking lap by Chinese 1 megawatt zero-emission supercar gives new meaning to “Green Hell”.
Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase II sells for $500K
Australian muscle car records set as local manufacturing ends
Brad Jones Racing unveils rainbow livery for F1 GP
Nick Percat’s Supercar shows its support for equality
Which Car’s Australian Grand Prix trivia
Think you know everything about this weekend’s Formula One race in Melbourne. Take this quiz to prove it
Ferrari’s 70 icons: 1982-2003
Special liveries revealed to celebrate Ferrari’s 70th birthday
Top 5 F1 innovations that made it to road cars
The 2017 Melbourne 1 Formula Grand Prix is a good time to appreciate some of the advances that have made their way from the pinnacle of motor sport to road-going cars
Hyundai brings back V6 Santa Fe Active X
The Active X has returned to the Hyundai Santa Fe line-up to provide a V6 powered, two-wheel drive option.
5 minutes with Mark Skaife
Wheels takes five with touring car legend Mark Skaife to talk race cars, rivals and road trips
Top Three Coolest HSVs
Not necessarily the fastest, or the best, but these are guaranteed to raise a smile
BMW sets path for upper-luxury, electric car push
More luxury, and more electrics are on the radar as BMW sets sights on its future
Toyota 86 Racing series back for 2017
Year two of a three-year deal follows much the same format as 2016
From the Wheels archives: Holden SS Group A vs HDT Brock Group Three comparison review
From the March 1998 issue of Wheels, Peter Robinson gets between the two contenders for the title fight as Holden’s new kid on the block challenged Peter Brock’s title as muscle car champion.
Skoda SUV product expansion plan leaked
Leaked images reveal Skoda plans to launch new SUV models
Life with a Tesla Model S P100D: Surviving without a home charger
Is not being able to charge an electric vehicle at home a barrier to ownership?
Hyundai Ioniq for Oz still followed by a question mark
Uncertainty surrounds Hyundai’s new electric sub-brand Down Under
Performance upgrades roll out for Porsche 911 S
New and existing 911 customers can now opt for an extra 22kW to get a GTS wolf in S clothing
Ferrari’s 70 icons: 1967-1980
Special liveries revealed to celebrate Ferrari’s 70th birthday
