Coupes under $80k
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If you’re lucky enough to in the market for a new luxury coupe, you’ll be able to net a bunch of powerful and stylish cars for your sub-$80k budget. Despite being limited to only two doors, coupes in this price range double down on the cool, as well as technology, design, speed and quality.
What’s more, the sheer volume of in this price range is high, so you’ll be well catered for in terms of options.
BMW 2 Series
The smallest offering of BMW’s coupe range, the 2 Series blends a small body with BMW’s famous driving characteristics. A number of engine options are available and the car comes in a convertible body style too.
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
The Mercedes-Benz CLA is a bit of a weird one, in that it has four-doors but still retains coupe bodylines and is classed as such. Even still, the CLA is a pint-sized package that definitely punches above its weight grade.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Stepping up from the CLA, Mercedes offers the C-Class coupe. It’s larger, more powerful and costs a little more, but you’ll be rewarded with its sizeable interior and nicer materials in the interior.
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A strong showing from the former champ
$0-50K: Renault Sport Clio RS #4
Last year’s champ loses its crown
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Returning hatch hero a track weapon
$0-50K: Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo #6
Straight-line king but corners ain’t its thing
$0-50K: Audi S1 Sportback #7
Lots of fun, but lots of money, too
$0-50K: Renault Megane GT220 #8
RS-lite locked up by the fun police
$0-50K: Holden Astra GTC #9
Stronger on paper than on track
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Has the buck, but not the bang
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Slow, but satisfying. Except for Morley…
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Judges either love or hate the 308
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