Yahoo Autos Nine Rear-Wheel Drive Cars You Can Buy Brand New For Under $30,000
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While rear-wheel-drive isn't as ubiquitous as it once was, there's still plenty of choice in the $20,000 to $30,000 range if you want posterior propulsion. There's even one that's substantially cheaper than $20,000. Here are the 10 most affordable rear-drivers you can buy new today.
Ford - 2/10
2016 Smart Fortwo – $14,650
No, the Smart ForTwo isn't going to dominate your track day, but it's by far the cheapest rear-drive car on the U.S. market today. It's also rear-engined, making it like a bargain Porsche 911. Almost.
Smart - 3/10
2016 Ford Mustang – $24,145
Maintaining its reputation as the sports car for the people, the Mustang is very affordable if you stick with the base V6. We suggest you spend the extra $1500 to get the 310-horse EcoBoost inline-four, though. It's a sweeter engine, and you can spec it with the Performance Package to upgrade the handling.
Ford - 4/10
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata – $24,915
As was the case when it debuted in 1989, the Mazda Miata is one of the most affordable ways to the joys of a roadster. It's arguably one of the best sports cars on the market, regardless of price.
Mazda - 5/10
2017 Fiat 124 Spider – $24,995
Yes, Fiat's new 124 Spider shares most of its bones with the Miata, but with a turbocharged engine and very different styling, it promises to have a unique character of its own. Until we drive the 124 Spyder, the jury's out as to which one we'll ultimately prefer.
Fiat - 6/10
2016 Subaru BRZ – $25,395 / 2017 Toyota 86 – $26,100
Maybe the Toyobaru twins didn't usher in a host of cheap rear-wheel-drive competitors as the prophecy foretold, but they're still great fun, with just enough power and a friendly chassis to get joyfully sideways.
Subaru - 7/10
2016 Chevrolet Camaro – $25,700
The new four-cylinder Camaro is one of the most pleasantly surprising new cars on the market. It shares a platform and an engine with the brilliant Cadillac ATS. You might think 275 horsepower isn't enough in a Camaro, but the four-cylinder isn't a penalty by any means.
Chevrolet - 8/10
2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe – $26,950
The Hyundai Genesis Coupe might be a step behind some of the other cars on this list dynamically, but you can't deny the fact that it's a screaming deal. For a little under $27,000 you get a 348-horse V6 and a six-speed manual.
Hyundai - 9/10
2016 Dodge Challenger – $26,995 / 2016 Dodge Charger – $27,995
The platform that underpins Dodge's Challenger and Charger (as well as the Chrysler 300) is aging, but it's aging pretty well. Even with the base 305-hp V6, you get some old school muscle car goodness. It doesn't even cost that much to upgrade to the 375-horse Hemi V8, if that's what you'd prefer.
Dodge - 10/10
2016 Nissan 370Z – $29,990
We're anxiously awaiting the next Z, but the 370Z soldiers on and earns a spot on the list. Like the Hyundai Genesis, the 370Z isn't the sharpest handling car on the list, but it's a 332-hp bargain.
Nissan
While rear-wheel-drive isn't as ubiquitous as it once was, there's still plenty of choice in the $20,000 to $30,000 range if you want posterior propulsion. There's even one that's substantially cheaper than $20,000. Here are the 10 most affordable rear-drivers you can buy new today.
