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.

Geneva Motor Show 2017
The Geneva International Motor Show is the first major European expo on the global automotive calendar, and the schedule for this year’s show is packed to the brim with global debuts.

McLaren considering 720 ‘LT’ Ferrari-beater
The paint on McLaren’s new flagship 720S is barely dry but that didn’t stop us asking company’s CEO Mike Flewitt about a more powerful successor.

Geneva Motor Show: Spyker C8 Preliator Spyder revealed
Crazy Dutch supercar scores a Swedish heart transplant

2017 Geneva Motor Show: Ford Fiesta ST revealed
Ford says its pint-sized hot hatch is quicker than its predecessor – despite having only three, and sometimes two, cylinders.

Geneva Motor Show: Aston Martin launches AMR sub-brand
Aston Martin launches skunkworks outfit with new road racers

2017 Geneva Motor Show: Hyundai FE Fuel Cell Concept revealed
Hyundai has unveiled futuristic concept that can travel totally emission free for 800km.

Geneva Motor Show: Renault Zoe e-Sport concept
Renault reveals 338kW all-electric hot hatch

Geneva Motor Show: 2017 RUF CTR revealed
RUF builds modern recreation of famous Yellowbird

Cadillac on track for Australia around 2021
European expansion key to Cadillac’s bold Australian plans to take on Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW.

2017 Geneva Motor Show: Renault Captur facelift revealed
The French crossover has received a range-topping luxury variant as part of a mid-life refresh.

Geneva Motor Show: 2018 Honda Civic Type R revealed
Production version of Honda’s latest hot hatch lands in Geneva

Geneva Motor Show: 2018 Alpine A110 revealed
Sexy mid-engined sportster still being considered for Australia

2017 Geneva Motor Show: Subaru XV revealed
The second generation of Subaru’s strong-selling small SUV has arrived ahead of a mid-year launch in Australia.

2017 Geneva Motor Show: Audi RS5 revealed with twin-turbo V6
Audi ditches the atmo V8 for a forced-induction V6 to power the most compelling model in its performance coupe line-up.

2017 Geneva Motor Show: Volvo XC60 revealed
The most advanced SUV yet to roll out of Sweden includes a special highway driving mode that does most of the work for you.

2017 Geneva Motor Show: Honda Civic Type R revealed
The sharpest version of Honda’s hot hatch yet aims to retake its front-wheel-drive hot-hatch crown.

Mark Webber track mode for future Porsches
Autonomous technology will open the door to advanced driver control – and training – programs in the future, something sports car brand Porsche plans to take advantage of.

2017 Geneva Motor Show: McLaren 720S Coupe revealed
Brand new McLaren comes with 530kW twin-turbo V8.

Geneva Motor Show: 2018 McLaren 720S revealed
Woking’s Ferrari fighter packs a 530kW/770Nm punch

‘More opportunity’ for Holden following Opel sale
General Motors president predicts more choice for future Holden models following Opel/Vauxhall sale, but there are no details for now

2017 Geneva Motor Show: Porsche 911 GT3 revealed
Raise a glass and drop that dual clutch! It’s no longer PDK or the highway for the blistering 991.2 911 GT3

2017 Geneva Motor Show: 600kW GT Concept points to AMG hybrid future
Sleek GT Concept blends twin turbo V8 with 150kW electric motor for Porsche-bashing performance.

Geneva Motor Show: Mercedes-AMG GT Concept revealed
AMG unveils electrifying new four-door at Geneva Show

Geneva Motor Show: 2018 Porsche 991.2 911 GT3 revealed
Porsche’s latest road-racer reintroduces manual labour