The Genesis Coupe can’t match the performance or interior refinement found in many of its peers, but it’s a decent car nonetheless. Most rivals are more fun to drive and offer better options overall, but fairly speaking, the Coupe does offer plenty of horsepower, and the interior tech is very user-friendly. Roaring under the hood is a choice between a 260-hp 2.0L turbocharged TCi and a beefy 305-hp 3.8L MPi gasoline engine. If that’s not enough, there’s the top-of-the-line V6 variant for more pedal power.
As if finding a cheap coupe isn’t hard enough, finding one that isn’t positioned as a sports car is even harder. The good news is that for those looking for such a car, there’s the Kia Forte Koup for you. A 161-hp performer, the Koup boasts ample legroom for all five adult passengers, thanks to its 2,700 mm wheelbase. An innovative FlexSteer system provides three levels of different steering feel. ISOFIX child anchors rests the case for the Kia Forte Koupe as two-door vehicle with the family in mind.
The BRZ is goes against what the Subaru name is known for, opting to be a rear-wheel driver instead of an all-wheeler. Surprisingly, the 2.0L DOHC Subaru Boxer Engine is not turbocharged, but naturally aspirated. Though you’ll need to work the engine a little harder to reach normal sports car speeds, the BRZ remains one of the most delightful performers in its segment.
The 86 has been tasked with keeping Toyota’s sports car heritage from fading in a world run by crossovers and SUVs. Though the more subdued design may not turn too much heads, the speed sure will. The 2.0L normally-aspirated 4-cylinder boxer engine derived from Subaru makes 205 hp when paired with Toyota’s D4-S fuel injection system and 6-speed manual. Power drops to 200 hp when you opt for the 6-speed automatic, but who can really tell the 5-hp difference?
The shape is probably the most iconic on the road. Thankfully, the Beetle has changed with the times, and what used to be known as a slow and lumpy (albeit reliable) car is now as fun to drive as it looks. Both the 1.2L Turbo and 1.4L twin-charged engine options give off remarkable performance. A 6-speed manual links to the former, while a 7-speed automatic connects to the latter. The modern Beetle manages to effortlessly blend the old with the new, retaining the same rounded headlamps, shapely curves, and ladybug look of old while incorporating contemporary accoutrements such as the air intake, sleek tail lights, and rear wings.
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