New cars prices continue to increase for the latest high -performance sports cars. Even a new Chevrolet Corvette, considered a yield bargain for a long time compared to the tastes of Porsche 911, has an initial price of almost $ 70,000. But that does not mean that driving enthusiasts with a budget cannot find a car that is satisfactory to drive and genuinely capable.
Edmunds cars experts have created their five favorite performance vehicles for less than $ 35,000. It is true that you will not be able to buy anything with a V8. The same applies to electricity: best value electrical artists cost more. But vehicles listed here have other different advantages. All the following prices include destination rates.
There is some irony in the first vehicle on a list of budget cars that are not a car. But Dodge’s Hornet is not your usual little SUV. First, it has an Italian heritage. Although you would not know for its style, the Hornet shares much of its mechanical design with the small luxury SUV Alfa Romeo Tonale. Second, it is really powerful for a SUV of the size of a pint. The GT version has a four -cylinder turbocharged engine that produces 268 horsepower and is good enough to get 0 to 60 mph in approximately 6.5 seconds. Another advantage: it has a standard total traction for the driving of all stations and more load space than the typical performance car.
2025 Hornet initial price: $ 31,590
A Ford Mustang GT with its Rummily V8 is beyond our price limit of $ 35,000. But the less expensive Ford Mustang Ecoboost is a viable substitute. Having a turbocharged four cylinders under the hood may seem heresy, but it cannot be discussed with the exit of 315 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque. With its 10 -speed automatic rotating the rear wheels, the EcoBoost Mustang can run from 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds. The newest Mustang provides a classic American management experience while it is comfortable, elegant and well equipped with the latest technological characteristics.
2025 Mustang Coupé Initial price: $ 33,515
You are likely to see a Roadster Miata Mazda MX-5 in the hands of a cold-headed retiree on the roads of Lonesome Canyon while seeing one scratching cones in a self-person. In both cases, the Miata appeal is reduced to the foundations of fun to drive. A four -cylinder engine directs 181 horsepower to the rear wheels through a six -speed manual or an automatic transmission. That is not much, but you don’t need much when the car is as light as Miata. A MIata equipped with manual went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds on the Edmunds test track. Beyond the numbers, the Miaata has to do with the game. Fast address, agile handling and a superior combination easy to release so that any impulse is worth it.
2025 MX-5 Miata Price Start: $ 30,715
Subaru Brz and Toyota 86 are mechanically related. Both use four cylinders with 228 horsepower that sends its power to the rear wheels through a six -speed manual or a six -speed automatic transmission. Edmunds discovered that these cars can run at 60 mph in approximately 6 seconds when they are equipped with the manual. There is enough power to be entertaining, but not enough to have a new driver in too many problems, which makes these fantastic sports cars for beginners. And there is a low center of gravity and a classic rear -wheel drive to help drivers learn pleasantly about car control. But Toyabaru’s twins are still fun once you master them.
2025 TOYOTA GR86 Initial price: $ 31,135; 2025 Subaru BRZ Initial price: $ 32,380
The Volkswagen GTI is the budget yield hatchback par excellence. It is fun and attractive to drive but practical and comfortable day by day. Few cars can do so many things and the GTI. Its four -cylinder turbocharged engine produces 241 horsepower. By 2025, each GTI has a seven -speed automatic transmission and front -wheel drive. Edmunds has discovered that it is good for a 0.9 second sprint of 0-60 mph. In addition to performance, the GTI has a spacious cabin and a generous load area for size. The original hot hatch that tracks its US lineage until 1983 is a solid performance value.
Retail price by the initial manufacturer: $ 33,640
Spending less than $ 35,000 can make a fun vehicle drive in 2025. Each model here has different advantages. It is likely to prefer the Hornet or Golf GTI if space and practicality are priorities. The Miaata, BRZ and GR86 provide a great sensation and connection with the road; Choosing one of these is reduced to whether you want a convertible upper part or the additional security of a coupe. The Mustang cannot be defeated by its classic style and heritage of Pony cars.
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This story was provided to The Associated Press by the automotive website Edmunds. Josh Jacquot is a collaborator in Edmunds.
