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Recommend a sports car capable of carrying two people and a large dog?

We have a new puppy that is going to grow into quite a large dog. Are there any two seat or 2+2 sports cars on the market that are in the mould of the old Reliant Scimitar GTE or Lancia HPE?

Asked on 28 July 2012 by WB, via email

Answered by Honest John
Consider the Volkswagen Corrado, Renault Megane coupe and RenaultSport Megane coupe, Volvo C30, Hyundai Veloster, Toyota GT86 and Subaru BRZ. They're all tested, some video tested, at: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/ and all covered in: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/
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