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
The GR Yaris Rallye takes on its baby brother in this month’s MOTOR magazine
This month it’s Yaris v Yaris, Turbo v Taycan, a $200k super coupe triple-threat, and much more!
Viritech Apricale – the first hydrogen-powered hypercar in the world
British firm claims two-door coupe will produce 820kW
VFACTS: The winners and losers in April
Which models came up trumps last month, and who didn’t quite make the cut
Bentley’s first electric vehicle plans detailed
Winged B’s first-ever EV will be a crossover SUV
Hyundai defends Tucson’s ‘futuristic’ credentials despite no hybrids
Hyundai Australia concedes the all-new Tucson’s powertrains aren’t as advanced as some of its rivals
Track and charge: FCAI releases plan to overhaul road user costs
Registration and other key forms of taxation would be scrapped, according to the FCAI, in favour of tracking vehicles and charging for road use
VFACTS: April a record month for new car sales
Best April since 2017 despite global semiconductor shortages
UK firm teams up with Uber to create electric ride-share by 2023
UK EV start-up and American tech giant join forces for bespoke ride-hailing EV
2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia Q review
Flamboyant Italian loses none of its charm in keeping up with the times
Mazda MX-30 electric SUV price and specs
High-spec MX-30 Astina isn’t cheap, but Mazda says it’s a ‘best foot forward’ approach
Kia EV6 prices and specs revealed for UK market
Korean automaker’s top-shelf EV gunning for Tesla Model 3
2018-2021 Mercedes Sprinter vans recalled due to gear recognition issue
The problem may cause the reversing lights not to work, so other motorists have no idea the van is heading backwards
You can no longer buy an SRT Hemi V8 in Australia
Supply for V8 powered SRT Grand Cherokees dries up under chip-shortage strain
These are the electric vehicles you can buy with the Victorian Govt EV subsidy
What the electric market currently has to offer under $69,000
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Edizione Finale revealed
Final variant of the Italian hot hatch limited to just 35 examples
2018-2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 recalled over fire risk
Issue identified with performance SUV’s starter motor
2016 Peugeot 4008 recalled over brake fault
The issue only affects a small number of vehicles but could cause them to move even when the parking brake is applied
Which car should I buy? Alpine A110 Pure v Lotus Elise Sport 240 F.E.
Welcome to the tiebreaker: You send in two cars your stuck on, we pick the one you should get
Porsche Australia introduces its first in-car parking app
Porsche Park App set to make parking a whole lot easier for owners
Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA, GTAm: Australian pricing revealed
Alfa Romeo’s 397kW street fighter to land in very limited numbers, with eye-watering price tags
Volkswagen America being investigated over ‘Voltswagen’ stunt
Authorities to determine whether the April Fool’s Day joke-gone-wrong misled investors after stock prices soared at the time
Toyota will race a hydrogen-powered Corolla for 24 hours straight, and it sounds good
Will hydrogen finally give the internal combustion engine a new lease on life?
How do I get the Victorian Government’s electric vehicle subsidy?
All the rules and regs on how the incentive scheme actually works in practice
Level 3 autonomous driving legal in UK by end of 2021
Autonomous driving could be a game-changer for UK’s transportation system
