Coupes under $80k
- Home /
- Best coupes under $80k
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.

Electric cars don’t have to be expensive, says VW
Volkswagen Australia still insists that its first pure electric car won’t be any more expensive than a diesel-engined Golf when it gets here – even without government incentives.

Lamborghini Terzo Millennio concept unveiled
All electric Terzo Millennio hypercar could hint at next Lamborghini flagship supercar

Electric Lamborghini Terzo Millennio unveiled
The ‘electric super sports car’ could herald a move away from the V12

2017 LA Motor Show: 2018 Infiniti QX50 teased
The production version of the Infiniti QX50, the advanced SUV from Nissan’s luxury sub-brand, appears ready to launch later this month

BMW confirms M3 CS
Pumped up BMW M3 CS joins M4 CS sibling with sub-4.0 second 0-100km/h dash

Alpine A110 coming to Australia
Alpine Cars and Renault Australia say we’ll see the lightweight legend’s revival in Oz next year

Sprung! Holden’s all-wheel-drive Commodore Sportwagon drops in
A fully imported SV6 wagon replacement arrives in Melbourne ahead of its launch early next year

2017 World Time Attack Challenge wrap-up
We debrief after Sydney’s annual gathering of the kilowatts for 2017

BMW M3 CS announced for Australia
Hardcore M3 scores more power, more carbon, and stickier tyres

Top performance car investments part one: under $25K
We check out the most affordable five of our top 10 car investments

Volkswagen moves into supercomputing to cut commute times
Tie-in with Google will use quantum computers to solve highly complex problems, and make VW’s products even better

Alpine A110 confirmed for 2018 Aussie arrival
Alpine’s making a comeback!

2017 Honda Civic type-R vs Ford Focus RS vs Volkswagen Golf R 7.5 comparison review
Fresh from slaying the Nurburgring, can Honda’s Civic Type R put some formidable all-wheel-drive rivals in the shape of the Ford Focus RS and Volkswagen Golf R to the sword?

2018 Subaru WRX Premium review
Don’t go looking for major changes on Subaru’s MY18 WRX; unless you’re an eagle-eyed trainspotter, you’re likely to come up blank.

Fast Car History Lesson: Mercedes-Benz SL73 AMG
The 386kW V12 droptop you’ve never heard of

Top-speed heroes: The five fastest cars you can buy in Australia
If top speed bragging rights are all you care about, these are the cars for you

2017 Mercedes-Maybach Pullman S600 – The Shabby Sheikh
What do Elvis Presley, Gaddafi and the Pope have in common? The Mercedes-Benz Pullman. We spend a day in Dubai testing it the Maybach way; from the back seat

Australia’s cheapest SUVs: 2017
Aussies love SUVs, but they’re often not budget friendly. So here are 12 options for those wanting a high-riding crossover for $25,000 or less

SEMA 2017: Porsche-based Gemballa GT Concept revealed
Concept car based on the 911 Turbo claims 0-100km/h in just 2.38 seconds

Australia’s 12 cheapest cars of 2017
On the hunt for a new car but only have a used-car budget? Here are 12 cars straight from the factory that retail for $16,000 or less.

The Koenigsegg Agera RS is now the world’s fastest car
Swedish supercar overtakes Bugatti as the maker of the fastest metal on four wheels

Honda Civic Type R takes on Volkswagen Golf R, Ford Focus RS at the drag strip
Japan’s front-drive cult hero is reborn, and is taking the fight to the established all-paw kings of the hot hatch segment

2018 Porsche Cayenne Turbo quick review
Porsche’s flagship Cayenne Turbo offers SUV practicality and comfort paired with mighty sportscar performance

Retro: 1953 Holden FJ – Fundamental as anything
The FJ Holden was nothing too sophisticated, which was just the way Aussies liked it