A new one is on the way, but for now, the Mk 7 can still be bought new at dealers. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io, You Don't Have to Sell Us on a Good Drive, This Week: VW Takes Aim at the the Nürburgring. At Performance Cars and Trucks we are proud of the quality used cars we sell and our dedication to serve the needs of our customers. It's a bargain, too, at under $30,000. With so many offering four doors, useful cargo space, and otherwise livable interiors and agreeable around-town comfort, this group represents a wider look at performance cars than our roundup of cheap sports cars. The one to buy is the Turbo version, which, ahem, uses a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine packing 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. The 20 cars, trucks, and SUVs—yes, those last two can offer performance, too, in their own ways—deliver satisfying performance for under $50,000 apiece. Though softened by the introduction of the new JL generation, the old-school Wrangler is still a visceral, noisy, exciting 4x4 that shrugs off other SUVs' trending toward quiet, composed family vehicles. Seriously. You might not have a $100,000 budget for a performance car, but for half that, you can get a variety of great machines that run the gamut from hot hatch to muscle car to roadster. It's the pragmatic person's performer, too, with comfortably large rear seats and a cargo area big enough to swallow bicycles. As most are aware, every business needs to “change with the times.” Ours is no different. Well, it did. It's hard not to want a Mustang with a V-8. The new Miata is truly spectacular. We may earn money from the links on this page. That's some serious value. You can: Would you like us to send you price alerts? Our pick is actually the 230i for its sweet handling and punchy 2.0-liter turbocharged motor, but the M240i offers nearly the same amount of performance as the M2. (So, too, is the burlier M2, but its pricing falls just on the high side of $50,000.) Just make sure you spec the optional $3995 Performance Package to get the most out of your GT. The Mustang GT is a screaming deal for a great car. Hyundai's first-ever N car in the U.S., the Veloster N, goes for the sporty, next-level-style M and AMG treatments BMW and Mercedes apply to the highest-performing cars in their lineups. Who doesn’t love colored seatbelts? You can't go wrong with either one. If you don't mind the over-the-top styling, it's one of the best sport compacts ever. Make the most of your shopping experience by creating an account. Of course Dodge offers a ton of horsepower for not much cash. Road & Track participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. The Mustang Shelby GT350 and its 5.2-liter V-8 (as well as the upcoming GT500 and its supercharged V-8) cost more.—Alexander Stoklosa, The Honda Civic long ago established itself as a sport-compact tour de force thanks largely to its high-revving VTEC engines. The Charger R/T uses a 5.7-liter Hemi rated at 375 horsepower; it is capable of a 5.1-second sprint to 60 mph. Fully loaded with an active exhaust and an electronically controlled limited-slip differential, the N comes in at under $30,000—a screaming deal for the sweetest-driving Hyundai ever.—Daniel Golson, Jeep Wrangler, performance car? Spend a little more, and you get MagneRide dampers, too. Also like the Camaro, the Mustang blends a great rear-drive chassis with a multitude of engines, although only the entry-level turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder and 5.0-liter V-8 engines slide in under our price cap. You can decry it for staying mostly unchanged over the last 10 years, but that can actually be an asset, depending on your perspective. There are 19-inch wheels, Magnetic Ride Control, and Chevy's Performance Traction Management system included as well. And with a base price over $2000 cheaper, it's a great deal, too. Looking for a sporty and capable ride in 2019? These vehicles deliver performance without robbing you blind. The current-generation MX-5 (dubbed "ND") became even more enticing for 2019 thanks to an upgraded 2.0-liter inline-four that bumped output to 181 horsepower, 26 more than it had before.—Joey Capparella, Sure, Nissan's 370Z sports car is old. All-wheel drive is available, as well as a convertible model, but the sportiest combo is the rear-drive, stick-shift coupe. The aging Z car still looks interesting, if familiar, and its low price of entry makes it a compelling choice for sports-car buyers who don't want the usual Mazda MX-5 Miata.—Alexander Stoklosa, The Subaru WRX has long been a staple in the enthusiast community thanks to its potent flat-four engine, all-wheel drive, and strong aftermarket parts support. The Performance Package, which used to be an option, now comes standard. The 2-Series might be BMW's cheapest car, but it's one of our favorites, too. If you absolutely need all-wheel drive, this is the affordable performance car to get. What's the Next Big Thing In Safety Tech? Our car experts choose every product we feature. Despite using a torque-rich, relatively low-revving turbocharged four-cylinder engine (redline is a so-so 6500 rpm), the newest Civic Si still has plenty of Honda magic coursing through its veins. As if that weren't appealing enough on its own, the Charger offers not one V-8 engine option, but three. The Veloster N is the real deal. It's a bargain, too, at under $30,000. With the same 460-horsepower V-8 as the C7 Corvette, a manual transmission, and an amazing chassis, the Camaro SS is a world-beater. This is reflected in the amount of repeat business we receive. Just as the Type R's appearance nearly defies description, "driver's car" doesn't even begin to describe the hot hatch.—Josh Jacquot, With its wacky styling and asymmetrical three-door configuration (two doors on the passenger side and only one on the driver's side), the Hyundai Veloster easily stands apart from the rest of its mostly normal compact classmates. Ferriday, LA 71334-4501. A six-speed manual is standard, while a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic that's less fun and somewhat laggy in its responses is optional. With a starting price set just below $40,000, it’s one of the better four-door performance bargains in the market today.—Max Mortimer, Similar to Chevrolet's Camaro, the Ford Mustang blurs the line between a pony car and a sports car. The Subaru WRX is truly excellent. The Toyobaru twins are legitimate Miata competitors that were built with the enthusiast in mind. The 280-hp four-cylinder engine feels strong and emits a properly Italian blatty exhaust note, and the chassis returns the same fluid athleticism as the Quadrifoglio's. Factor in the Type R's $36,620 starting price, and you're looking at a sub-$40,000 sports car that will run with an Audi RS5 around Virginia International Raceway (per the results of our annual Lightning Lap track test). But the new Jetta GLI is finally a credible alternative. A turbocharged inline-six sends 335 horsepower to the rear axle via a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic transmission. To most people, it doesn't look like much, but this is a seriously quick car. It's even pretty entertaining to drive on-road, given its wayward body motions (improved in this latest generation!) We are a premier RAM, Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler dealer providing a comprehensive inventory, always at a great price. Now that the Mitsubishi Evolution is dead, this is the undisputed factory-built rally car. The more powerful Scat Pack uses a 6.4-liter Hemi making 485 horsepower and, if you can keep from roasting the tires, will rocket to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds.