LUXURY SPORTS COUPES
2017 Alfa Romeo 4C ($66,495)
This small Italian coupe, able to hit 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds, is still available in Canada in 2017. It’s worth a moment to check out our review of the 4C from a few years back.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S
This sensational Brit is as performance-minded as ever. We tried the Roadster version last year, as well as the V12 Vantage S model the year before that. Worth a read!
2017 Audi A5 ($46,300)
The first iterations of the Audi A5 and its high-performance S5 version proved to be successful. Now the second-generation 2018 models have launched, and good news for Audi lovers, prices have remained unchanged.
2017 Audi TT ($52,400)
Three trims are available to consumers: the 220-hp TT, 292-hp TTS and 400-hp TT RS. We reviewed the second of these last year and felt that it proved sacrificing comfort in daily commuting was no longer necessary to procure exceptional road handling and performance.
2017 BMW 2 Series ($37,000)
The tiny coupe from BMW is available in several versions, with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, but none is as extraordinary as the M2, voted “2017 Sport Coupe of the Year” by Auto123.com. Our review is worth checking out!
2017 BMW 4 Series ($50,950)
The 3 Series is a reference point in the luxury compact segment. The fact that its coupe variant was given the 4 Series moniker may have made it less noteworthy in the minds of consumers and BMW fans, but that doesn’t make it any less exceptional. For 2018 both it and its powerful M4 version are benefiting from a number of upgrades.
2017 Cadillac ATS Coupe ($41,195)
Cadillac continues to surprise automotive journalists with its ATS, a car that holds its own against the best German sports performance models in the category. We have two reviews for you: the ATS Coupe with a 2.0L turbo engine, and the muscular 464-hp ATS-V Coupe.
2017 INFINITI Q60 ($45,990)
Nissan’s luxury division is sending a clear signal to the heavyweights of the segment of its intent to fight for market share. Read our review of the Q60 from a road test carried out last fall, as well as a brand-new overview of the ultimate Q60 Red Sport 400 by our contributor Dan Heyman. Chances are you’ll be just as impressed after driving it.
2017 Jaguar F-Type ($78,500)
Consider yourself reasonable, or delinquent? If the former, you’ll likely prefer the 340-hp Jaguar F-Type or the 380-hp S version. Otherwise, turn your attention to the formidable F-Type R or the SVR, which offer 550 hp and 575 hp of adrenaline rush, respectively. Whichever you choose, you’ll awaken the green monster of envy in others!
2017 Lexus RC ($48,850)
This new sports coupe from Lexus has been around for a few years already. Consumers can choose between the 255-hp RC 300 and the 307-hp RC 350, each offering all-wheel drive. Performance buffs might lean towards the RC F, whose 467-hp V8 gives it the muscle to take on the M4s and C 63s of this world, while maintaining the comfort levels you’d expect from a Lexus.
2017 Mercedes-Benz C Coupe ($48,100)
The new C is a big fan of the letter S, as in style, sophistication and safety. It certainly doesn’t skimp on any of those! It also backs these qualities up with power, available in four engine options that provide maximum output ranging from 241 to 503 hp. A gander at our review should convince you that the 2017 C-Class Coupe is well worth its price tag.
2017 Mercedes-Benz E Coupe ($64,500)
The E-Class set new standards for luxury, safety and efficient performance. Able to accommodate four occupants in resplendent comfort, the coupe distinguishes itself in its segment with the absence of B-pillars and with a huge panoramic sunroof. The new 2018 model was unveiled in Germany late last year, and is expected on the Canadian market this summer.
2017 Porsche 718 Cayman ($61,500)
The 911’s little sister displays just about the same athletic chops, minus the notoriety and with slightly diminished peak power. Discover the 718 Cayman and the 718 Cayman S (the latter able to produce 350 hp) in our on-track and on-road test carried out in Sweden.