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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Hyundai Intrado showcases new design & technology
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Fresh face, fresher tech for Ford’s Euro Focus
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Opel’s Astra takes the Extreme road
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Citroen previews the less-prickly Cactus
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Volkswagen T-ROC lays groundwork for SUV family
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Peugeot’s badass Dakar SUV
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Corvette’s new droptop demon
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Toyota Camry gets a makeover
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Same look, new tech for VW Jetta
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Land Rover reveals first Discovery
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Sonata to get sporty variant
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Two engine choices for MX-5
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