The 20 saloons that should have reached the market as coupés

The 20 saloons that should have reached the market as coupés are a delight for any lover of speed and, above all, of good cars.

We would love for these 20 saloons that should have reached the market as coupés to come with two fewer doors. Saloons spawn coupés all the time, but sometimes car manufacturers decide against two-door variants for one reason or another. Here are some new models that deserve the coupé treatment both for their design and for their handling on the curves and on the track.

Saloons that should have reached the market as coupés

Audi RS 7

If you want a two-door GT performance car from Audi, the closest you can get is the new Audi S5 or the Audi RS5. If you expect something bigger, you’re out of luck. That’s where an Audi RS 7 coupé would fit in very well.

Rolls-Royce Phantom

Rolls-Royce used to offer a coupé version of its top-level Phantom saloon, but it no longer does. Sure, you can get the Wraith, but that’s just a coupé version of the Rolls-Royce Ghost based on the 7 Series. We would love to see the return of the company’s last two-door luxury GT.

Tesla Model S

People have been clamouring for a Tesla Model S Coupé for years, and for good reason. Its already attractive design would look great as a coupé, which would make the Model S even more fashionable. Heck, maybe Tesla could even find a way to fit the Model S Coupe with the Falcon doors of the Model X. Now that would be cool.

Honda Civic Type R

Of course, the Honda Accord is not the only Honda we’d like to see as a coupé. Right now, you can only get the Honda Civic Type R as a five-door. Imagine how much lighter and more capable a three-door coupé or hatchback version would be?

Porsche Panamera

We believe Porsche should channel the 928 and build a two-door version of the Panamera. The front-engine layout and the big focus on the tourer would keep the Panamera Coupé from treading on the toes of the Porsche 911, and we have a feeling it would look even better than the already attractive saloon.

Kia Stinger

The new KIA Stinger saloon has received generally positive reviews since its launch at the end of 2017. It’s an elegant car, certainly worthy of a two-door version. With so many competitors offering two-door versions of similar models, we don’t see why KIA shouldn’t do the same.

Subaru WRX STI

In 1998, Subaru built a coupé version of the ITS called the 22B. Given that Subaru won’t sell us a hatchback version of the current STI, and won’t build a more powerful BRZ, we see a perfect opportunity for the return of the STI Coupé. Priced well above the BRZ and likely more hardcore than the STI saloon, we’d love for Subaru to give us the option of an STI Coupé.

Genesis G70

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupé, the BMW 4 Series and the Audi A5 all exist, so why can’t a two-door G70? In terms of driving pleasure, it stands on par with any of those models.

Lincoln Continental

We doubt it has the arrogance of, say, a 1961 Lincoln Continental coupé, but the latest Lincoln absolutely screams out for a two-door version. The design not only lends itself to coupé form, it’s also appropriate given the history of the Continental. If Lincoln wants to make a luxurious comeback, it should drop the rear doors of the Continental.

Toyota Mirai

The Toyota Mirai, Toyota’s hydrogen fuel-cell car, used to be an uninspiring compact like the Prius. But by 2021, it has become the surprising rear-wheel-drive saloon you see here. The only thing that would improve it is a version with two fewer doors. It couldn’t be missing from the selection of the 20 saloons that should have reached the market as coupés.

Bentley Mulsanne

While there is no Mulsanne Coupé, it’s worth noting that Bentley is building a handful of convertibles, though none of them will reach the US market. In case you really need a great two-door solution, you can always call this shop and have them build a custom example for you.

Volvo S60

Right now, Volvo has zero coupés in its lineup, and that’s a shame. The §16BMWh83§ will arrive soon, but it won’t be affordable and won’t use a Volvo badge. What Volvo should do is take the new and striking S60 saloon and turn it into a sporty coupé that people want.

We’d all like to see the return of the great American luxury coupé, and the CT6 V-Sport is the perfect car for the job. Equipped with the same twin-turbo Blackwing 550-horsepower V-8, the two-door version would have everything it needs to cross the country in style.

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio; one of the saloons that should have reached the market as coupés

The Giulia Quadrifoglio is one of the best-driving saloons on sale right now, but it’s missing one important thing: a two-door version. Models like the BMW M4, the Audi RS5 and the Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupé mean there is certainly a market for that. All Alfa Romeo has to do is make it.

Honda Accord

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We were saddened to hear that Honda would not bring back the two-door version of the Honda Accord for its new generation. We called the previous-generation Coupé the last true American muscle car thanks to its old-school approach. Please bring it back, Honda.

Acura TLX

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If Honda doesn’t give us an Accord coupé, then we’ll settle for a coupé version of the Acura TLX. Spec it in A-Spec form and put it in some of that Valencia Red Pearl paint from the NSX, and you’ll have a solid two-door.

Chrysler 300

FCA has done a good job of differentiating the Chrysler 300 and the Dodge Charger, focusing more on luxury and comfort than on handling in the 300. But if Dodge gets the Challenger, why doesn’t Chrysler get a big, muscular coupé? A two-door Chrysler 300 Coupé, tuned for comfort, is something we could get behind.

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The Mazda6 already has a lot to offer. In the mid-size saloon segment, it’s the most attractive and also one of the best to drive. Building on that success, we believe Mazda should return to the days when the 626 was also sold as a coupé.

Volkswagen Arteon

The Arteon is one of Volkswagen’s most beautiful new models, with clean lines and a gorgeous fascia. We know it probably wouldn’t make much sense for Volkswagen to build a coupé version, but we’d still love to see it.

Jaguar XJ

Since Jaguar discontinued the XK, there hasn’t been a great two-door grand tourer in its lineup (the magnificent F-Type is more of a pure sports car). Removing a couple of doors from the current XJ saloon would fill that gap perfectly.

Technical specifications of the cars in this article

HatchbackPorsche Panamera9 versions · from 134,887 €

SedanAlfa Romeo Giulia6 versions · from 49,600 €

HatchbackHonda Civic3 versions · from 36,300 €