2009 Honda Civic coupe

The 2009 Honda Civic coupe is a slightly refreshed version of the Civic itself that was introduced in 2006. The redesign includes new grille, bumper, and wheels. The car is a even favorite among automotive critics. The Civic coupe comes in 5 trim levels. The base DX version starts at a little over $15,300 and offers superb value. The top-spec Si version spots a price tag close to $22,000  roughly six grand over the base version. Unlike the sedan, there is no option for a hybrid powertrain.

Except the Si, all other models come with a four cylinder, 1.8 liter engine. This frugal engine employs Honda’s proprietary VTEC system in order to develop a decent 140 horsepower without sacrificing fuel efficiency. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimated mileage for the engine is 29 miles per gallon for highway and city combined. The Civic Si futures a performance tuned, 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine that generates a meaty 197 horsepower. The Si comes only with a six-speed manual limiting its appeal to the enthusiasts. All models come in front wheel drive configuration alone. The car’s suspension is tuned to be sportier in comparison to its sedan sibling. This results in excellent road manners making this car fun to drive.

The car has all the safety equipments that are expected from a Honda. ABS, Airbags and Electronic stability program work in tandem to ensure passenger safety. NHTSA and IIHS gave the car rates the car highly with regards to passenger safety. The car is known to be extremely reliable and fetches decent resale value.

2009 Honda Accord Coupe

The Honda Accord coupe is visually entirely different from its sedan sibling. Each body panel in the coupe is different from the sedan. The car rates highly in the styling department, thanks to its classically beautiful body. Even though it is a coupe, it can still comfortably carry four occupants. The rear passengers have considerable headroom in spite of the sloping roof. However, climbing in and out of the car is not easy, thanks to its low floor and roof.

The car comes with either a four cylinder 2.4 liter engine or a 3.5 liter V6. The smaller engine produces a healthy 190 horsepower which is sufficient for most of the highway needs. It boasts a EPA rated combined fuel economy of 25 miles per gallon while giving 31 miles to a gallon on the motorway. The V6 engine is a terror of power with 271 horsepower. It can sprint from zero to sixty mph in less than six seconds. The fuel efficiency figures for this engine stand at respectable 28 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg on a combined cycle. The V6 uses a cylinder management system which can shut down half of its cylinders when not necessary. The car comes with a choice of six-speed manual or a five speed automatic transmission. Prices start from $22,405.

2009 BMW 3 Series Coupe

The BMW 3 series is one of the most well engineered sports coupes on the market today. Over the years, the car became the benchmark with which other cars are measured in terms of performance and handling. The coupe looks quite identical to the sedan and features aggressive flame surfacing and sculptured front end. There is no denying that the car looks stunning in an elegant way. The car offers quality and craftsmanship that none of the cars in its class manages to provide.

The car comes with a choice of two engines. The 328i comes with a 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that produces 230 horsepower and returns 22 miles per gallon on a combined cycle. The 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that powers the 335i is one of the best engines on the market today. Two turbochargers help the engine produce 300 horsepower without any noticeable turbo lag. It has enough power to match any V8 while still returning a combined figure of 20 miles per gallon. The car comes with a six-speed manual as standard with the option for a six speed auto box. It comes in both rear-wheel drive and all wheel drive configurations. It is priced between 3 6500 and 44100 dollars.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro

The modern day Chevrolet Camaro is one of the most handsome coupes in the market today. This reincarnation of the classis Chevrolet Camaro is successful in blending modernity with classic muscle. The car features the freshest and also the most modern styling than Dodge Challenger and the Ford Mustang, with which it competes. The Camaro comes with a price tag between $22,000 and $33,000 dollars.

The Camaro SS has a 6.2 liter variant of the Corvette V8 that generates 400 horsepower. It uses technologies like cylinder deactivation system to achieve a remarkable 19 mpg combined fuel economy in the six-speed auto guise. The six-speed, manual transmission version gets additional 26 horsepower at the cost of 1 mpg in fuel economy. The lower versions are powered by a 3.6 liter V6 engine that generates 306 horsepower.

The car features standard safety features like antilock brakes, airbags and electronic stability program. It scored maximum score in frontal and side crash tests conducted by NHSTA.

2010 Hyundai Genesis coupe

The Genesis coupe competes with the entry level Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro. Even though it is derived from a sedan, it has been perfectly tuned to be a sports car. The car has exceptionally attractive  exterior and interior looks. In fact, the car looks more in line with cars like the Infiniti G37 coupe that costs nearly twice as its base price.

The car comes with two engine options- a 2.0 liter turbocharged four cylinder engine and a 3.8 liter V6. The V6 produces 306 horsepower while returning a combined figure of 21 mpg with the automatic transmission. The base 2.0 liter engine produces 210 horsepower and returns 30 miles to a gallon on the highway. It has an option for both automatic and manual, six-speed gearbox. The car has confidence-inspiring Brembo brakes that helps the car shed speed at a phenomenal rate. The Genesis comes with rear-wheel drive and has respectable road manners unless pushed to the limits. The stiff ride gives the car excellent cornering ability at the cost of comfort.