2009 Hyundai Coupe

The Coupe, facelifted for 2007, is probably the only sports car in its price range among the hordes of boring sedans sold in the Middle East. It may be front-wheel-drive, not so powerful and hardly the best handler of them all, but darn does it look good from most angles. Powered by either a weak 2.0-litre 4-cylinder or a decent 2.7-litre V6, these new models come only with an aging four-speed automatic here. While nothing changes under the hood compared to the previous version, standard features have improved to include dual airbags, power steering, central door locks, power windows, fog lamps, a rear spoiler with high-mounted brake lamp, outside electric mirrors, semi-cloth seats, a CD player, rear wiper with washer, and 17-inch alloy wheels. The full options list includes dual airbags, ABS brakes, cruise control, keyless entry with burglar alarm, power sunroof and a leather interior. Bumping up the horsepower would've made it a real contender in the sports car market.