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.

Mini announces all-electric three-door hatch
Quintessential Mini hatch will be the first model in the brand’s portfolio to sport mass-produced battery power

Mercedes to leave DTM and join Formula E
It’s all happening in Merc motorsport right now, with a new GT4 car also on the way

Mercedes-Benz X-Class SuperUte – What if?
We imagine what a race-ready SuperUte version of the Mercedes-Benz X-Class could look like

1948-52: Australia’s post-war car industry is born
In the first of our series, we look back at the birth of the Australian carmaking industry

GM’s income slashed after European withdrawal
The cost of cutting free Opel – GM’s international division that will make the next Holden Commodore – and halting Aussie Cruze production has hurt the company

2018 Jaguar XJR575 revealed
Sharp saloon can hit 100km/h in 4.4 seconds and top speed of 299km/h in 44 seconds

Toyota Hilux Tonka Concept replica for sale
A Perth dealership is selling a comprehensive replica of Toyota’s Hilux concept

Tesla Model 3 launches Friday, here’s what we know
Tesla’s most important model is about to be set free. This is everything we know so far

2018 Mazda CX-8 exterior revealed
Mazda has revealed a side view of its ‘Japan market’ CX-8 SUV that could be heading Down Under.

Consumer watchdog weighs into Ford Powershift row
UPDATED: The ACCC accuses Ford of misleading buyers who found fault with certain versions of its Powershift gearbox

Performance Car Podcast: Ford Falcon XR8 Sprint
DC and SN are joined by a very special guest in the final V8 Falcon

2017 Porsche 991.2 911 Turbo review
Who needs an S when this thing will happily rip your head off

The BMW M4 CS is coming, and it’s expensive
New M4 range-topper to have 7kW/50Nm more than the base model, but cost $71,710 more

Honda owner warned ‘multiple times’ to replace defective airbag
Honda says it made numerous attempts to contact the owner of a car who died in what is believed to be the first Takata-related fatality in Australia

Inside Wheels August 2017, ON SALE 27th OF JULY!
Our Ferrari 812 Superfast test drive kicks off our tribute to the Prancing Horse’s 70th anniversary

447kW Subaru WRX STI Type RA sets Nurburgring record
Giulia QV steps down as fastest four-door around the ‘Ring after Rexy cracks seven minute mark

2018 Ford Mustang GT scores Drag Mode
Drag mode and 10-speed auto means sub-4sec 0-97km/h

2018 Suzuki Swift Sport shown ahead of September launch
Suzuki dispenses with teaser pics to provide a decent glimpse of its flagship hatch just months before it is officially unveiled

2017 half-year car sales review – the surprise winners
After the first six months of 2017, new car sales appear to be healthier than ever. Here are the brands, models and segments that performed the strongest

2018 Ford Mustang GT will be quicker than a Porsche 911
Mega performance stats headline the 2018 Ford Mustang’s release

2018 Suzuki Swift Sport revealed before Frankfurt Motor Show
Third generation ‘warm hatch’ from Suzuki to officially debut in September

Datsun 1600: Legend Series
Before the perilous 120Y there was the Datsun 1600, a car lightyears ahead of the 120Y.

Mercedes-Benz ditches V6 engines
Benz employs new engine strategy which includes a return to straight sixes, and a new 4.0-litre V8.

2018 Audi RS5 review
Coupe loses cylinders, but gains new GT identity