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
2017 Geneva Motor Show: Audi RS5 revealed with twin-turbo V6
Audi ditches the atmo V8 for a forced-induction V6 to power the most compelling model in its performance coupe line-up.
2017 Geneva Motor Show: Volvo XC60 revealed
The most advanced SUV yet to roll out of Sweden includes a special highway driving mode that does most of the work for you.
2017 Geneva Motor Show: Honda Civic Type R revealed
The sharpest version of Honda’s hot hatch yet aims to retake its front-wheel-drive hot-hatch crown.
Mark Webber track mode for future Porsches
Autonomous technology will open the door to advanced driver control – and training – programs in the future, something sports car brand Porsche plans to take advantage of.
2017 Geneva Motor Show: McLaren 720S Coupe revealed
Brand new McLaren comes with 530kW twin-turbo V8.
Geneva Motor Show: 2018 McLaren 720S revealed
Woking’s Ferrari fighter packs a 530kW/770Nm punch
‘More opportunity’ for Holden following Opel sale
General Motors president predicts more choice for future Holden models following Opel/Vauxhall sale, but there are no details for now
2017 Geneva Motor Show: Porsche 911 GT3 revealed
Raise a glass and drop that dual clutch! It’s no longer PDK or the highway for the blistering 991.2 911 GT3
2017 Geneva Motor Show: 600kW GT Concept points to AMG hybrid future
Sleek GT Concept blends twin turbo V8 with 150kW electric motor for Porsche-bashing performance.
Geneva Motor Show: Mercedes-AMG GT Concept revealed
AMG unveils electrifying new four-door at Geneva Show
Geneva Motor Show: 2018 Porsche 991.2 911 GT3 revealed
Porsche’s latest road-racer reintroduces manual labour
Geneva Motor Show: 2018 Audi RS5 revealed
Big power, angry new look debut in Neckarsulm’s hot new coupe
2017 Geneva Motor Show: Vanda Dendrobium hypercar revealed
Singapore’s first hypercar looks set to become more than just a concept.
2017 Geneva Motor Show: Lamborghini Huracan Performante unleashed
Lamborghini has revealed a new Huracan range-topper featuring an advanced aero package and the company’s most powerful V10 engine to date.
Mazda 2 update images leaked
Unreleased images of the freshened-up Mazda 2 have been spilled ahead of its Aussie arrival.
Lawyer slams toll road operators for revenue raising gone mad
A veteran community lawyer says Victoria’s toll collection system is putting revenue ahead of customers.
2018 Holden Commodore: Where to next?
Opel’s sale casts doubt on the future of the Commodore – and even Holden.
Geneva Motor Show 2017: Volkswagen Sedric
No, it’s not a toaster with a face. This is Volkswagen’s newest concept car and it’s called Sedric.
Aston Martin AM-RB 001 gets new name
The road-going hypercar being designed to beat a Formula One racer finally has a moniker we can all remember.
Volvo XC60 exposed on eve of Geneva Motor Show
Leaked images confirm the mid-sized SUV’s family resemblance to the bigger XC90.
Infiniti reveals Q60 Project Black S
Nissan’s luxury arm injects F1-tech into its coupe
Lamborghini Huracan Performante revealed at Geneva Motor Show
Covers come off the fastest Lamborghini ever
2017 Geneva Motor Show: Volkswagen Arteon revealed
Here’s our first close look at Volkswagen’s four-door coupe replacement that arrives in October
2017 Mitsubishi ASX review video
Periodic updates have kept the ageing Mitsubishi ASX selling in big numbers, so let’s find out how this small SUV stacks up in 2017.
