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
2022 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance review: First international drive
Mercedes-AMG’s brawniest V8 model yet – and possibly ever – could be the right car at the wrong time, but does the GT 63 S live up to expectations?
How ‘high’ mileage press cars offer a snapshot into a model’s reliability
Jumping behind the wheel of a well-used press car offers some interesting insights into modern build quality
Ram takes aim at Ford F-150 Lightning with electric 1500 teaser
Ram has called out its Detroit rival in its latest teaser
2022 Mitsubishi Express Van to be pulled from Australian market
The Mitsubishi Express will exit the market holding on to the industry’s most unwanted accolade
Datsun brand axed… again
The marque’s rebirth has ended less than a decade since it was revived
2022 Audi Q5 pricing and features: 35 TDI Limited Edition arrives in Australia
Audi has added three Limited Edition models to the Q5 range for 2022, headlined by the more-affordable front-wheel-drive 35 TDI
2023 Nissan Z could undercut Toyota Supra by $10,000
Japanese pricing shows the new Z will be significantly cheaper than its rear-wheel drive rival
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 teased ahead of reveal
A teaser of AMG’s new plug-in hybrid C43 has emerged ahead of its unveiling
2022 Wheels Car of the Year contender: Subaru Outback
Better at pleasing owners than wooing judges
2023 Range Rover Sport to debut next month
The new-generation Range Rover Sport is just around the corner, with final testing happening now in the UK
Alfa Romeo Australia announces five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty
The Italian manufacturer has extended its warranty and roadside assistance offerings
Chevrolet Corvette EV confirmed, electrified variant to launch in 2023
The ‘Vette will get hybrid power next year before a fully electric model is launched
2022 Cupra Leon VZx review: Australian preview drive
Cupra is preparing to launch in Australia. We drive its hot hatch hero, the Leon, on local soil for the first time
2022 Cupra Ateca VZx review: Australian preview drive
Cupra is preparing to launch in Australia. We drive its hot small SUV, the Ateca, on local soil for the first time
2022 Cupra Formentor VZx review: Australian preview drive
Cupra is preparing to launch in Australia. We drive what is likely to be its most popular model, the Formentor, on local soil for the first time
2022 Wheels Car of the Year contender: Skoda Octavia wagon
Bristles with a breadth of talent, if not quite true greatness
2022 BMW M4 Competition xDrive Convertible review
Has a haircut relegated M Division’s corner carver to a coastal cruiser?
2022 Lexus RX350L Sport Luxury review
Ageing gracefully, the Lexus RX350L family hauler is still sailing smooth – for now
Ford Fiesta three-door to be axed in Europe – report
Already dropped in Australia, the three-door is set to be phased out entirely
Hiroshima Mazda Museum set to re-open in May
Mazda’s Hiroshima museum has come to the end of a long renovation and is to re-open next month
Lincoln Star Concept revealed as Ford’s luxury EV
The Blue Oval’s luxury off-shoot is using electrification to further enhance its products
2022 Wheels Car of the Year contender: Subaru BRZ
A top sport that couldn’t quite resurrect its glory of 2012
Aston Martin announces fully electrified line-up by 2030
Gaydon’s first electric vehicle will launch in 2025
2022 Wheels Car of the Year contender: Polestar 2
Intriguing Swede impresses, but is outshone by Korean rivals
