The Top 7 Best Affordable Sports Cars In 2022
The sports car category is one that offers all the performance, style, and experience one could ever wish for in a car – they are designed to emphasize handling, performance, or the thrill of driving. This is why a good deal of drivers are usually head-over-heels over these cars. The fact that sports cars often combine high performance with high-end features and interiors, makes them a great choice for many end consumers and enthusiasts alike, which is why they are one of the most popular and coveted car types out there today. If you’re like us—and if you’re reading this you probably are—you value speed and athleticism above all else when it comes to the car you drive. Sports cars are the lifeblood of automotive enthusiasts, and lucky for us there are plenty of good choices at a broad range of prices. The cars on this list are guaranteed to turn heads and thrill drivers. Listed below are the top 7 best affordable sports cars you can buy in 2022, and they’re all under $40,000 USD.2022 Chevrolet Camaro ($25,000 USD)
Like the Ford Mustang, you’re going to have to spend considerably more for a V8. In this case, the Camaro base model offers a 275-horsepower turbo-four, but you can option up to a 335-hp V6 in the 1LT through 3LT trim levels. The last Camaro to slip in under $40k is the 1SS with the 6.2-liter V8 and automatic for $39,095. Either way, the chassis is a delight and complemented by perfectly weighted and responsive steering. It has its faults in cheaper-feeling interior pieces and a small trunk, but it’s still with us for a reason. The starting price for a Camaro is, amazingly, less than for a new Mazda MX-5 Miata. You just won’t be getting the ZL1 pictured below for anything less than $60,000.2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata ($26,830 USD)
Few cars deliver driving thrills at an affordable price quite like the 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata, and it’s the only affordable sports car with a convertible top. It’s also on our 2022 Editors’ Choice list. A spunky four-cylinder primarily pairs with a satisfying six-speed manual, but an automatic transmission is offered, too. The Miata’s handling is eager and playful, which makes encountering twisty roads a joyful experience. Most versions come with a manually-folding soft-top, but there’s a more expensive RF model available with a power-folding Targa hardtop. With either roof, the Miata’s interior is snug but nicely equipped, with infotainment features such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard across all trims.2021 Ford Mustang ($27,205 USD)
The revamped Ford Mustang is all new in the market, and it marks the model’s 50th anniversary. Besides, it now also secured its place among the top most affordable sports cars in 2022. The Mustang has long been a renowned leader in the affordable sports car sweepstakes. But, the noted development of the entry-level V-6 edition of the coupe has generated the second tier to its performance personality2022 Toyota GR86 ($27,700 USD)
The second-generation Toyota GR86 follows the same rear-wheel-drive formula as the first-gen car. Developed again in conjunction with the Subaru BRZ, the 2022 GR86 will be powered by a horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine and a standard six-speed manual transmission. This time around, Toyota has addressed our principal complaint with the last generation and has given the GR86 more horsepower for 2022. The new model is powered by a 2.4-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine that makes 228 horsepower, which is 23 hp more than the outgoing model’s 2.0-liter mill. The result is a phenomenal driving experience for the price, a combo that’s worthy of spots on our Best and Editors’ Choice lists.2022 Subaru BRZ ($27,995 USD)
Prioritizing affordability and lightweight agility over high horsepower and high-priced exclusivity, the 2022 Subaru BRZ continues to be a pure sports car for everyone. The completely redesigned rear-drive-only coupe remains a unique entry in Subaru’s otherwise all-wheel-drive lineup. The same is in store for its mechanical twin, the Toyota 86. With a 228-hp naturally aspirated flat-four, the BRZ is more powerful than before, which at least partly addresses one of our biggest complaints. Combine that with a lower center of gravity as well as a feathery curb weight and this assertively styled 2+2 hatchback is set up to deliver the seat-of-your-pants feeling that defines all great sports cars. With a new interior design that brings modern tech but preserves its predecessor’s practicality, the 2022 BRZ leapfrogs affordable sports-cars favorites like the Mazda MX-5 Miata and earns a 10Best nod and a spot on our Editors’ Choice list.Also Read: Top 5 Fastest Accelerating Volkswagen Cars Ever Made
2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI ($29,545 USD)
The hot crossover looks like it’s going to replace the hot hatch, a segment that’s been dying a long horrible death over the last five years or so. However, the Golf GTI is yet to be shaken loose here in the US. It’s not the best performing hot hatch in recent years on paper, but Volkswagen has ensured it remains a driver’s car of the highest order while retaining its day-to-day practicality. We even prefer the GTI over the heavier hitting Golf R as the latter doesn’t live up to its promise against the Civic Type R but outclasses the not-currently-a-hatchback Civic Si. For 2022, the Golf GTI gets an aesthetic makeover and more power from the 2.0-liter turbo engine. It now makes 241 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque and can still be had with a manual transmission, despite the quick-shifting seven-speed dual-clutch transmission being the better choice here. If you need a trunk rather than a hatchback, there’s also the affordable Volkswagen Jetta GLI.2022 Subaru WRX ($30,000 USD)
When you talk about the Subaru brand, the word “underdog” comes to mind. While this brand might not be as popular as some of the names on this list, the WRX is very well respected in the community. Tagged “the rally legend for the next generation” by Subaru, expectations skyrocketed, with many people hoping the 2022 WRX can live up to that claim made by its manufacturer. The 2022 WRX runs on a 2.4-liter direct-injection turbocharged engine that delivers 271 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, making it one of the most powerful compact sports cars on the market this year. Other features include Automatic Pre-collision Braking, Automatic Emergency Steering, Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering, and many more.Tags: 2019 Subaru Forester Touring, 2020 BMW iX3, 2020 Chevrolet Suburban, 2020 dodge charger, 2020 EQC, 2020 Ford Super Duty, 2020 Honda Pilot, 2020 Kia Optima, 2020 Mercedes Benz, 2020 Nissan Versa, 2020 Subaru WRX STI, Audi SUV, BMW, Brandon K. Hardison, Chevrolet Car, Chevrolet Sonic, Dodge charger, electric vehicles, honda, Honda Pilot, Hyundai SUV, Mercedes Benz, Nissan Rogue, SUV, upcoming car, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium R-Line, Volvo Car
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