Coupes under $50k
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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
The V10-powered X5 M that BMW never built is about to become a reality
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BYD drops prices on popular models by up to $4600 – but you’ll need to be quick
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Jaguar courts more controversy with interior design reveal for divisive Type 01 four-door coupe
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Eccentrica unleashes a Lamborghini Diablo from the future with the V12 Roadster
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Oversized US-style utes linked to greater pedestrian death risk in Australia
University of Melbourne research has found pedestrians struck by light commercial vehicles are substantially more likely to die than those hit by passenger cars, adding to concerns about Australia’s growing appetite for large pick-ups.
Sorry, Ford fans: The Falcon 500 badge is returning – but the Blue Oval has nothing to do with it
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BYD reveals flagship Ti9 luxury three-row SUV
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BYD Atto 3 Evo arrives: Pricing revealed for compact SUV as order book opens
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No V8 for new Charger Super Bee as Dodge extracts record amount of grunt from twin-turbo six
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Bizarre Bunnings car park photo goes viral as owner comes up with a unique way to lug his shopping back home
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The BYD Seal 07 launched just five months ago – but its replacement has already surfaced with more size, power options
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Australian Automotive Dealer Association figures show private sales led the way as more than 240,000 used vehicles were shifted
Geely model onslaught to boost the brand in Australia
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Why London cops seized more than $15million worth of supercars last weekend
A rare Ferrari Monza SP2 and Lamborghini Revuelto were among 90 vehicles impounded by police across some of London’s wealthiest districts.
GAC makes one of Australia’s most affordable electric hatches even cheaper
The upcoming GAC AION UT model ups the brand’s efforts to take sales from rivals like the BYD Dolphin.
Ford reportedly confirms plan for four-door Mustang at dealers conference
Prototype images of the first Ford Mustang sedan ever have been kept tightly under wraps after being revealed in Las Vegas.
Petrol-hybrid version of the sporty MG 07 officially breaks cover
The MG 07 PHEV gets a 1.5-litre combustion engine to go with 152kW of electric power.
Toyota recalls more than 16,000 Camrys due to issue with instruments, lights and indicators
Software fault with 2024-2026 Toyota Camrys has potential to increase the risk of a crash.
Dozens of cars damaged by single pothole on Victorian freeway
A large pothole on Victoria’s Princes Freeway has reportedly damaged dozens of vehicles during the Monday morning commute, leaving motorists stranded beside the busy road with punctured tyres and damaged wheels.
Mazda reveals first teaser for new CX-3 and hints at new styling, possible hybrid powertrain
The upcoming Mazda CX-3’s styling looks to borrow from the Vision X concept.
Ultimate plug-in hybrid test: Chery Tiggo 7 v BYD Sealion 5 v Geely Starray EM-i v GWM Haval H6
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Michael Stahl: The cost of repairs is turning small bingles into write-offs
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