The Best Performance Cars of 2016 Under $30,000

5. Hyundai Genesis Coupe

One of the best-value sports coupes in the segment hails from South Korea. I am talking about the Genesis Coupe, of course. This hidden gem comes in at just $26,950 and delivers the goods with a 3.8-liter V-6 that injects 348 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. With the six-speed manual transmission, this sporty Hyundai hits 60 mph in just 5.3 seconds, putting it right in line with the big boys.

What’s more, its low starting price opens the door for buyers to get into the R-Spec model for just shy of the $30k mark. This tosses in larger wheels, a firmer suspension, Brembo brakes, and more.

As a Hyundai, this value performance rig may not have the brand recognition of the others on our list, but we care about performance here, not notoriety.