Performance Cars under $75K: Gold Star Value Awards 2015

Better drive edges extra door.

Kia ProCeed GT

KOREA’S first hot hatch is also its best value equation.

You won’t be at all surprised to know that Kia’s seven-year unlimited-kay warranty plays a big part in the result. It’s also pretty obvious that a $29,990 entry price is a good start in a class with a $75K ceiling, even though price itself isn’t scored, because instead the predicted three-year resale – a reasonable 57 percent – works on a very low starting point.

As well as being a better sports hatch/coupe – the multi-link rear suspension and Recaro seats are highlights – than its direct rival (in second place), the ProCeed GT is a better buy, despite being a bit thirstier.

Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo

IF THE Veloster had the same seven-year warranty it would edge out the ProCeed GT – it’s that close at the top. Instead, the Hyundai comes second, despite being superior in terms of dollars-per-door.

Toyota 86

TOYOTA’S 86 re-established the sports coupe genre and redefined value when it arrived three years ago, and little has changed since, despite a minor mechanical, cosmetic and equipment update.

The Subaru BRZ twin finishes sixth.