Sentences with phrase «as subcompact»

To add to Fisker's late - 2011 woes — the EPA handed the Karma a poor mileage rating, and also classified it as a subcompact rather than a compact or midsize vehicle.

Although the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is classified as a subcompact crossover and the Outlander Sport is a compact crossover, both models are very close in overall dimensions.

As a subcompact segment competitor the Toyota Yaris looks the part with some funky and bold styling.

Driving a semi-rural loop on hilly public roads, the Honda - Mazda - Subaru mix was fleshed out with two other best - selling compact SUVs, the Toyota RAV4 (No. 2 in sales behind CR - V) and the Nissan Rogue (No. 4, behind Ford Escape, not tested), as well as the subcompact Honda HR - V.

It comes as a subcompact coupe or a convertible with rear - or all - wheel drive (xDrive).

As subcompact car safety goes, the Mitsubishi Mirage rates fairly well.

Other than that, expect the Fit to get higher - quality materials and even more high - tech features as the subcompact segment continues to become even more competitive.

The Spark is only available as a subcompact hatchback, while the slightly - larger Sonic has both sedan and hatchback body styles.

Not as small as the subcompact CX - 3 but not as large and unwieldy as the three - row CX - 9, the Mazda CX - 5 occupies a sort of in - between, «just - right» sort of space, and for the 2018 model year, the new Mazda CX - 5 is getting a few changes.

The 2020 Chevy Trax will continue to be offered as a subcompact, five - door crossover utility vehicle (CUV).

As a subcompact crossover, the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross can accommodate up to five passengers, which makes it ideal for singles, couples, or small families.

Hyundai also boasts that the behind the backseat cargo capacity of 19.9 cubic feet is better that the other hatchbacks in its class as well as subcompact crossovers like the Toyota C - HR (19.0), Chevy Trax (18.7), Jeep Renegade (18.5) and Mini Clubman (17.5).

And while the Coupe's greenhouse is visually airy, the EPA rates the interior environs as subcompact.

In sum As a subcompact car, the 2012 Ford Fiesta faces pretty fierce competition from the Chevy Sonic and Honda Fit, to name just a couple.

As subcompact cars go, the 2018 Chevy Sonic places an equal emphasis on efficiency and fun - to - drive dynamics.

This isn't the car that's going to turn the Fiesta into an overnight best - seller — Ford has other ideas for how it might correct this car's middling sales in Canada's small - car segment — but it will draw some attention to the rest of the Fiesta range, acting as a subcompact «halo» car of sorts.

As a subcompact sedan, the Aveo easily falls within our parameters.

In our short time behind the Sonic's wheel, we came to think of it less as a subcompact commuter car and more a poor - man's Mini Cooper.

If Nissan is right — and considering the time and thought it's put into finally bringing the Qashqai here, there's a good chance it is — and younger families are willing to make the jump from the Corollas and Elantras of the world (as well as subcompact crossovers such as the Mazda CX - 3 or Nissan's own Juke) then it could really have something, here.

We expect the upcoming future Chevy Sonic to continue being available as a subcompact four - door sedan and hatchback.

Toyota Yaris and Ford Fiesta are classified as subcompact cars.

CHICAGO — Chrysler Corp. has changed its mind about severing ties with Mitsubishi and is negotiating to keep the Japanese automaker as a supplier of V - 6 engines as well as subcompact sport coupes.

This 5 - door hatchback qualifies as a subcompact, but it gets a longer wheelbase than the Getz.

However, as a subcompact crossover, the Eclipse Cross has a more rugged and sculpted exterior — and it boasts a higher and more upright seating position.

The Nissan Sentra was introduced in 1982 as a subcompact car and has since evolved into a compact and then midsized car.

It began as a subcompact front - wheel drive vehicle and has been that way in every generation since.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency classifies the Cobalt as a subcompact car.

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As a subcompact crossover SUV, this vehicle should make it a lot easier to own a Cooper.

Although small (it is classified as a subcompact sedan), this vehicle offers the perfect combination of simplicity, top - notch dependability, and efficiency to get you where you need to go while staying on a budget.

In the US, the Environmental Protection Agency listed the IS 300 as a subcompact car; although it technically had enough overall volume to be called a compact, rear seat room exhibited subcompact dimensions.

Joining the three - row RX and a two - row LX launched late last year, the new 2019 Lexus UX will sit at the opposite end of the spectrum as a subcompact crossover, below the compact NX.

Fans of the Toyota Yaris receive quite the treat for the 2015 model year, as the subcompact hatchback receives a thorough visual refresh and some minor mechanical changes.

But in Denver, the same Leaf is equivalent to only a 33 - mpg vehicle, such as a subcompact Ford Fiesta.

Competitors in this segment (think of them as subcompacts with better glutes and abs) include the Honda HR - V, Jeep Renegade, FIAT 500X, Nissan Juke and MINI Countryman.

At 174 inches, the QX30 is the same length as the BMW X1, Mercedes GLA, and Audi Q3 crossovers, which are regarded as subcompacts.

As subcompacts grow into taller and wider versions of themselves, they bring more choices for those looking for maximum cargo and people room in a parkable length.

Not exact matches

Now that General Motors has given the Wankel its seal of approval by indicating that some versions of its Vega subcompact will be sold with rotary engines as early as Spring 1974, there is little question that automobiles of every size and nationality will be humming along under «R.C. Power» by the end of the decade.

Though they're all based on subcompact car chassis, no one formula for this type of car has yet emerged as the one to beat (that is, copy).

As we have previously reported, the new Audi Q1 will be loosely based on the Volkswagen Polo subcompact, which is also set to arrive in 2016, with a healthy range of powertrain options as well as front - wheel and all - wheel - drive capabilitAs we have previously reported, the new Audi Q1 will be loosely based on the Volkswagen Polo subcompact, which is also set to arrive in 2016, with a healthy range of powertrain options as well as front - wheel and all - wheel - drive capabilitas well as front - wheel and all - wheel - drive capabilitas front - wheel and all - wheel - drive capability.

When this new subcompact crossover arrive in the U.S., expect it to feature the same engine choices as the Kia Forte and Hyundai Elantra, which come standard with an Atkinson cycle 2.0 - liter I - 4.

The next generation of the Honda Fit subcompact won't be coming to the U.S. until next year as a 2015 model, but the redesigned third - generation Fit goes on sale in Japan this week.

It has become an automotive shibboleth that consumers trade in midsize sedans for compact SUVs, and compact sedans for subcompact SUVs, and perhaps that's why compacts aren't sliding quite so quickly as midsize cars.

It's as adept as the automatics in the 500 and most subcompacts, and it's worlds better than the ForTwo's ghastly automatic.

Though Hyundai has not made an official comment on the Creta coming to our shores, we expect Hyundai to add this model to its U.S. lineup as well, especially given the recent rise of subcompact crossovers like the Honda HR - V and Jeep Renegade.

Unfortunately, the short wheelbase leads to a choppy highway ride, and the car isn't as practical as other similarly priced subcompacts.

Hyundai - Kia is readying a new subcompact crossover that will slot right below the Tucson or Sportage and according to Auto Express, we can expect it to arrive in 2017, likely as a 2018 model in North America.

Based on the same Gamma platform as the European - market Opel Corsa subcompact hatchback, the Encore is tiny.

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No disrespect against the Kia, as it's a highly respectable entry in the subcompact hatch segment.