Looking for an exciting, sporty vehicle on a strict budget? We've examined a wide variety of vehicles on the market and found several cars and SUVs that are surprisingly affordable. The best vehicles we found offer impressive horsepower, robust acceleration and superb handling. You'll also get a decent number of features for your money too. Whether you are looking for a fast car to enjoy on your way to work or a sporty SUV for some off-road fun, there's something for you. Just because you don't have a lot of money doesn't mean you have to settle for a sluggish compact. If you are looking on the market for a new 2019 vehicle, check out these eight surprisingly fast cars and SUVs for cheap in 2019. You won't believe how awesome these cars are!
Easily one of the best sports cars of 2019, the Mazda Miata is a shockingly great deal. Starting at $25,730, the 2019 Mazda Miata features a new 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that generates 181 horsepower, offering much-improved acceleration over previous models. It's also quite efficient too, getting 26 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. It includes a variety of features such as an infotainment system with six-speaker audio and HD radio.
The Ford Mustang is undoubtably a classic sports car that every car enthusiast dreams of owning. You may be surprised to learn that this year the Ford Mustang is more affordable than ever. Starting at $25,845, the 2019 Ford Mustang comes with a potent 2.3-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost engine that delivers a whopping 310 horsepower. Acceleration is strong, and handling is athletic. It also offers a decent 21 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. Features offered include an infotainment system and rearview camera.
The 2019 Chevy Camaro is another classic sports car that never fails to deliver an exciting experience on the road. Starting at just $25,000, the Camaro boasts a 275-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It offers quick acceleration that feels particularly great while driving on the highway. The Camaro includes an infotainment system, teen driving monitoring system and smartphone integration features. At 22 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway, fuel efficiency is similar to other sports cars like the Mustang.
If you are looking for a fast and fun convertible, the 2019 Fiat 124 Spider delivers on all cylinders. Featuring a 160-horsepower 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine, the vehicle's engine may seem slow at first, but once you get going, it feels great. It's also incredibly agile. Get the Fiat 124 Spider starting at $24,995. Features include an infotainment system with four-speaker audio and Bluetooth.
The 2019 Volkswagen GTI is no ordinary compact car. The new GTI features a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that generates 228 horsepower, producing more lovely acceleration than ever before. Handling is tremendously sporty. While the vehicle offers plenty of infotainment features for your money, the main attraction is the vehicle's 52.7 maximum cubic foot cargo area. The 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI starts as low as $27,595.
The 2019 Mazda CX-5 is sportier than most compact SUVs. The Sportage offers a standard 187 horsepower base engine that provides strong acceleration and runs incredibly smooth. It gets 25 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway making it quite efficient too. Unlike many SUVs, turning corners and maneuvering lanes is no problem. Get the Mazda CX-5 starting at $24,350.
The 2019 Hyundai Kona Limited model is definitely one of the best subcompact SUVs on the market today. Outdoing its base model by a large margin, the Limited trim features a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that generates 175-horsepower. Additionally, the vehicle comes with leather seats, automatic climate control, a Blue Link telematics system and eight-speaker premium audio. Get the Kona Limited starting at $25,550.
The top-selling Toyota RAV4 is now more powerful than ever before. The 2019 Toyota RAV4 boasts a potent 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that outputs 203 horsepower. Providing outstanding acceleration under most driving conditions, the RAV4 is the only vehicle you'll need, provided you do all the driving in the family. It can even handle well off-road thanks to improved ground clearance. The RAV4 starts at just $25,500.