Automatic Transmission Sports Cars Under $30k
2023 Toyota GR86
The Toyota GR86 is a compact sports car that offers a great blend of performance and affordability. It comes standard with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 228 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. The GR86 is available with either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission.
- Starting price: $27,900
- Horsepower: 228 hp
- Torque: 184 lb-ft
- Transmission: Six-speed manual or six-speed automatic
2023 Subaru BRZ
The Subaru BRZ is a compact sports car that is very similar to the Toyota GR86. It comes standard with the same 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, but it produces 231 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. The BRZ is also available with either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission.
- Starting price: $28,595
- Horsepower: 231 hp
- Torque: 184 lb-ft
- Transmission: Six-speed manual or six-speed automatic
2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata
The Mazda MX-5 Miata is a compact sports car that is known for its handling and driving dynamics. It comes standard with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 181 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque. The MX-5 Miata is available with either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission.
- Starting price: $28,055
- Horsepower: 181 hp
- Torque: 151 lb-ft
- Transmission: Six-speed manual or six-speed automatic
2023 Hyundai Elantra N
The Hyundai Elantra N is a compact sports sedan that offers a lot of performance for the money. It comes standard with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 276 horsepower and 289 lb-ft of torque. The Elantra N is available with either a six-speed manual transmission or an eight-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
- Starting price: $32,900
- Horsepower: 276 hp
- Torque: 289 lb-ft
- Transmission: Six-speed manual or eight-speed wet dual-clutch transmission
2023 Kia Forte GT
The Kia Forte GT is a compact sports sedan that offers a lot of value for the money. It comes standard with a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. The Forte GT is available with either a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
- Starting price: $25,990
- Horsepower: 201 hp
- Torque: 195 lb-ft
- Transmission: Six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch transmission
