For the vast majority of
buyers in the compact sedan and hatchback class, however, any one of these models will work just fine.
«The Jetta has long been Volkswagen's best - selling vehicle in the United States,» said Hinrich J. Woebcken, CEO of the North American Region, Volkswagen, «and we expect that this all - new car will continue to resonate with
buyers in the compact sedan class.
Not exact matches
In fact, nearly every
compact car on the market offers both a traditional
sedan and five - door variation, giving
buyers the flexibility to choose which body style suits them best.
Introduced
in 1998 with the AS200 (Chassis code GXE10) and RS200 (chassis code SXE10)
sedans, the
compact vehicle was produced using a shortened, front - engine, rear - wheel - drive midsize platform, [9] allowing Japanese
buyers to take advantage of tax savings imposed by Japanese government regulations concerning vehicle exterior dimensions and engine displacement, and adapted parts from the larger second - generation Aristo / GS.
As I mentioned
in my 328i wagon notes,
buyers need to be aware that this is a
compact vehicle; the wagon configuration is as much for style as convenience, offering little additional room over a
sedan and nowhere near the cargo volume of a modern crossover or SUV.
The Cruze and the Mazda3 offer
buyers in the market another strong option when it comes to
compact sedans and both are very outstanding vehicles
in their own...
Well, Nissan senior VP Denis Le Vot says, «We saw that the lack of available all - wheel drive has been a key factor
in pushing U.S.
buyers who prefer
sedans to
compact SUVs.»
The 2016 Dodge Dart provides aggressive and athletic styling
in a
compact sedan package that appeals to younger
buyers looking for a pleasing mix of look - at - me design and attractive pricing.
At the same time, many
buyers find they're about as happy and comfortable
in a
compact SUV as they are
in a midsize
sedan.
Honda entered the
compact sedan segment with the first - generation Amaze
in 2013, and
in the span of five years, it found over 2,50,000
buyers.
While we know that
compact SUVs and
sedans are
in great demand these days, we can't deny the fact that premium SUVs also command a good amount of interest from
buyers and right now the clear winner
in this segment is the Toyota Fortuner.
At present, the company is selling this
compact sedan in quite a few exterior paint options, which are a Platinum Silver, Sky Grey, Buzz Blue, Dune Beige, Pristine White and Venetian Red finish option for the
buyers to choose from.
Buzz is that the Grand i10 will be introduced
in both petrol and diesel
in - lines to attract large number of Indian
compact sedan buyers.
The folks at Kia are hoping its entry - level Sephia (pronounced se - FEE - a)
compact will attract
buyers interested
in the Honda Civic
sedan and Toyota Corolla - two similar - sized cars that cost much more.
The best
compact sedans are those that offer either a little something extra for the money, or which best exemplify the efficiency, style, or reliability that
buyers often expect
in this segment of the market.
There was once a time when American car
buyers wouldn't accept anything smaller than a
compact in the driveway, but changing values and rising fuel prices have seen full - size
sedans lose their luster and small cars come to the fore.
«We saw that the lack of available all - wheel drive has been a key factor
in pushing U.S.
buyers who prefer
sedans to
compact SUVs,» said Le Vot.
With over 40 years of history, this
compact sports
sedan has cemented itself
in the psyche of aspirational
buyers.
At the same time, when
buyers switch from
sedan to crossover, they often downsize — for instance, going from midsize
sedan to
compact SUV, without much if any loss
in rear - seat comfort.
Honda launched the much awaited
compact sedan Amaze last month
in India on 11th April and it has already won hearts of Indian
buyers by receiving 22,000 bookings.
The $ 50k price point allows
buyers to get behind the wheel of an entry - level mid-size model or a very well - equipped
compact, and this particular range also includes a few coupes and wagons
in addition to the premium
sedans that are the standard mark of success
in any company's employee parking lot.
Buyers in the market for a
compact luxury
sedan expect a relatively high level of driving dynamics, and not delivering it would be marketing suicide.
The CR - V is one more reason why midsize
sedan buyers are moving to
compact SUVs: Four adults can travel
in comfort, not just two.
At the same time, many
buyers find they're about as happy and comfortable
in a
compact SUV as they are
in a midsize
sedan.