In the 1990s, Australian sporty coupe buyers were spoiled for choice, with well over a dozen inexpensive sporty coupes wearing badges – now long since banished to oblivion – like CRX, 30X and 200SX.

The Subaru BRZ, much like its close relative the Toyota ... on account of its 196g/km CO2 rating. On the plus side, the resulting car is well equipped. Mechanically it gets a limited-slip ...