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
2017 Toyota C-HR to use high-tech 1.2-litre turbo engine
The Toyota C-HR crossover will come to our shores with some cutting-edge tech up front.
Volkswagen Scirocco R Wolfsburg special edition announced
Limited edition Volkswagen Scirocco R Wolfsburg to go on sale next month.
How to get the best car trade-in value
You won’t get top dollar for your car when trading it, but it’s a lot more convenient and could help you secure a better deal on your new buy.
Opinion: What will replace our Aussie muscle cars?
I would have thought the answer’s obvious
Family sedan comparison review: Subaru Liberty 2.5i Premium
Wheels pitches 10 of the biggest sellers in the medium-to-large car segment to see which is the best of the current crop. Here’s number 9, the Subaru Liberty.
Brock family slams TV show
Factual errors, absurd racing and clumsy story-telling see Peter Brock’s son, James, dismiss the show as “disrespectful crap”
Driving in Italy: Roads, tolls and petrol price
Car enthusiast Stephen Corby laments that the one thing in Italy that’s not hugely cheaper than in Australia is driving.
2016 Mazda MX-5 long-term car review
Our Car of the Year joins the long-term fleet for a six-month stint
Mercedes-AMG C63 ‘R’ Coupe spied
Looks like AMG is planning an even faster version of its C63, but don’t expect it to wear an R badge.
Family sedan comparison review: Toyota Camry Atara SL Hybrid
Wheels pitches 10 of the biggest sellers in the medium-to-large car segment to see which is the best of the current crop. Here’s number 10, the Toyota Camry.
Mercedes-AMG E63 to boast 450kW, drift mode
More power than the AMG GT R, drift mode and a bespoke four-wheel drive system. It’s the new E63.
Top 5 GTI hot hatches
We take a look at our favourite cars to sport the GTI badge.
James Brock slams Brock telemovie
Peter Brock’s stepson labels mini-series “D-grade trash”
Dodge Hellcats target Oz
Hellcats on Aussie wishlist, but it’s not quite that easy
Diesel engine pros and cons
Is a diesel powered vehicle right for you?
Australian states to invest in autonomous driving technology
South Australia and Victoria look beyond the closure of the car industry.
Ford Australia’s final Falcon farewell
Blue Oval fires up the emotion with fitting manufacturing tribute video
Nico Rosberg unstoppable at Japanese F1 Grand Prix
Mercedes-Benz seal Constructors’ Championship with podium finishes at Suzuka.
Mercedes-AMG E43 Quick Review
AMG adds a mild shot of adrenaline to the tech-infused Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
2016 Bathurst 1000 Will Davison, Jono Webb swoop on victory
But, wait… Red Bull Racing has lodged an appeal against the Jamie Whincup time penalty
Ford FH Falcon: Sweet Dream
How the Aussie icon might have survived
Ford Falcon: five of the greatest
The Falcon is dead. Long live the Falcon. We take a look at the most notable Falcons of the past half-century.
Ford Australia boss Graeme Whickman interview
For Ford Australia president Graeme Whickman, overseeing the manufacturing shutdown has been difficult, but his challenges are really just beginning.
Car buyers guide – is now the best time to buy a small SUV?
In a new WhichCar series, we reveal upcoming updates or major changes for Australia’s most popular vehicles.
