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- Here are 10 fast cars available for less than $50k.
- Includes hatches, V8s, Minis and more.
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Whether you're after a hot hatch, a gutsy V8 muscle car, or a powerful yet practical family vehicle, there are no shortage of great options from which to choose.
Sure, you won't get a premium German sedan, or a full-on Italian sports car for less than 50 grand, but get behind the wheel of the following vehicles, and you'll be unlikely to care.
Here is our top ten list of the fastest, most fun, and most furious speed machines available for less than $50k (new) in Australia today.
Volkswagen Golf GTI
The Golf GTI is the quintessential hot hatch. It's been thrilling drivers for more than four decades and has never once gone soft. Today, the GTI is better than ever; it's better-looking, sportier, and, of course, faster.
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Ford Focus ST
If the Golf GTI is the legendary, fast small car, then the Focus ST is the new kid on the block. While it doesn't dethrone the GTI as king of the hot hatches, it certainly does come close.
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Subaru WRX STI
Driving a Subaru WRX STI is probably the closest you will ever get to competing in the World Rally Championship (WRC). The STI is nothing short of a souped up and stripped back rally car.
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| Car | Power | Torque | 0-100km Time | Estimated Top Speed | From Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Volkswagen Golf GTI |
162kW |
350Nm |
6.5 seconds |
246 km/h |
$42,990 |
|
Ford Focus ST |
184kW |
345Nm |
6.3 seconds |
242 km/h |
$38,990 |
|
Subaru WRX STI |
221kW |
407Nm |
5.2 seconds |
250 km/h |
$49,490 |
Note: Estimated speeds based on available data, actual 0-100 times and speeds may vary. From prices are based on 2016 new vehicle values, they may not include all on road costs. Additionally, prices may differ depending on your location and local dealership.
Audi S1 Sportback
The baby Audi doesn't have the grunt of its larger brethren, but its 2 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine is never short on thrills. Make no mistake, the S1 is a pint-sized rocket for the road.
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Holden Commodore SS
Car manufacturing may be coming to a close in Australia, but that doesn't mean the industry can't still deliver a winner. The 2016 Commodore SS is a fitting finale for the Aussie made V8 muscle car.
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Mini Cooper S
Michael Caine drove the Mini Cooper into movie history in the 1969 film 'the Italian Job', and since then, the British made small car has remained a favourite amongst drivers and critics alike.
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| Car | Power | Torque | 0-100km Time | Estimated Top Speed | From Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Audi S1 Sportback |
170kW |
370Nm |
6.3 seconds |
250 km/h |
$49,900 |
|
Holden Commodore SS-V |
304kW |
570Nm |
4.9 seconds |
230km/h |
$48,490 |
|
Mini Cooper S |
141kW |
280Nm |
6.7 seconds |
240 km/h |
$38,050 |
Fiat 500 Abarth 595
Abarth has been taking Fiat made cars and tuning up their engines for over 60 years. And, that experience shows. The Abarth 595 is the standard Fiat 500 with everything inside turned up to 11.
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Mazda 3 SP25 Astina
Mazda doesn't exactly have a reputation for speed machines, however, if they make a few more like the SP25 Astina, that might soon change. The SP25 is a Mazda, but not as you know it.
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Ford Mustang EcoBoost
The EcoBoost may not have the engine note of the V8 model GT, but it is still every inch a Mustang. It's a touch over $50k in price, but still, it's worth every extra dollar you'll spend.
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Ford Fiesta ST
For less than $30k, the Ford Fiesta ST really is exceptional value. You get all the practicality and creature comforts of the standard Fiesta, plus the speed of that tuned up 1.6 litre engine. It's fantastic.
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| Car | Power | Torque | 0-100km Time | Estimated Top Speed | From Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fiat 500 Abarth 595 |
103kW |
206Nm |
7.9 seconds |
204 km/h |
$27,500 |
|
Mazda 3 SP25 Astina |
138kW |
250Nm |
7.7 seconds |
230 km/h |
$35,040 |
|
Ford Mustang EcoBoost |
233kW |
432Nm |
5.6 seconds |
233km/h |
$50,390 |
|
Ford Fiesta ST |
134kW |
240Nm |
7 seconds |
230 km/h |
$29,750 |
"When it comes to affordable performance, in Australia, there has never been a better time to buy."
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