Contenders: Holden Astra Convertible, Mazda MX-5, Mazda RX-8, HSV Coupe
Holden's Monaro coupe never stops making headlines. First time it stole the limelight was in concept form at the 1998 Sydney motor show; the rest of the stands could have packed up and gone home, and very few show-goers would have noticed. Then, when it hit the road for real in 2001, Monaro graced more magazine covers and newspaper inches than any other vehicle that year.
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