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.
Opinion: Can YouTube teach you how to drive?
The internet is a wealth of information, but a driving instructor? Maybe…
Five ultimate BMW M3s part 3: The E46 M3 GTR
The E46 is sometimes called the greatest generation of M3, but the GTR raises that bar again
Video: Colin McRae teaches basic rally techniques
One of rallying’s greatest personalities gives a lesson in how to drive like a boss
Porsche at Le Mans: 15 things you probably didn’t know
Porsche shines a light on the big numbers connected to racing at the Le Mans 24 Hour
How to survive your first track day
So you’ve bought a fast car and you want to use it. How do you make sure your first on-track experience is a good one?
Opinion: Teaching the next generation the joy of driving
Stahly reminisces on the generational tradition of teaching our future drivers
2017 Skoda Octavia RS230 long-term update 3
Our resident Czech spends a day out with friends for a good cause
Ex-WRC Impreza resets auction record, road-going 22B sells for $180K
Iconic Impreza tested by Colin McRae almost as cool as the greatest ever street-legal Impreza
Subaru Forester v Subaru Outback v Mazda CX-5 v Ford Mondeo v VW Passat: Which diesel car should I buy?
Floss is after a good diesel car for long drives that isn’t a ute or large four-wheel-drive.
Mazda CX-5 vs Kia Sportage v Kia Sorento: Which diesel SUV should I buy?
Peter needs an SUV with a high, ergonomic seating position with an economical diesel engine.
2017 Mazda 2 Genki quick review
The Mazda 2 proves that light cars can be well equipped and fun to drive while remaining affordable.
2018 Holden Commodore to keep V8 for Supercars
New engines pushed back a year, while Triple Eight to attempt trials for V6 car
Second Bathurst circuit gets on-track
4.58km second Bathurst track now three-quarters funded
One-off HSV VX Series 2 GTS for sale
World’s only VX II GTS currently for sale
Top five fastest front-drivers at the ‘Ring
Honda has reclaimed the Nurburgring front-wheel-drive lap record with its Civic Type R, beating back aggressive European competition
Holden to shed 30 dealers as shutdown looms
An almost 70-year-old car-making business won’t be the only thing Holden plans to quit by the year’s end
2017 Kia Rio Si v Mazda 2 Genki light hatch comparison review
The all-new Kia Rio holds up well against most of its light-car competitors but how does it fare against the highly regarded Mazda 2?
2017 Skoda Octavia RS245 hangs on automatic choice
Skoda’s best corner-carving Octavia yet will need to have a DSG option if it is to become a permanent addition to Australia’s showrooms
Five ultimate BMW M3s part 2: E36 M3 GT
While the M3R was more powerful, the GT wins on liveability and the cool-factor
Audi Q2 v Mini Countryman v VW Tiguan vs Ford Escape v Mazda CX-5: which SUV should I buy?
Cheryl wants to know which small or medium SUV offers a good mix of power, safety and features?
2017 BMW 530e iPerformance Quick Review
BMW rounds out its 5 Series offerings with a plug-in hybrid executive saloon that costs no more than the fossil fuel-burning alternative to buy
2017 BMW 530e iPerformance review
BMW’s all-new 5 Series range adds a plug-in hybrid version, but without the price hike the tech usually attracts
2018 Holden Commodore to get a V8!
Supercars-spec version of Holden’s NG Commodore will have a V8 under the bonnet in 2018 – and it’ll look like this
2017 Lexus LC500 review
Striking concept car looks wrap an all-new platform and the most encouraging sporty Lexus since the one and only LFA
