Sentences with phrase «compact cars»

VW shows off the EV versions of two of its compact cars.

Larger vehicles typically consume more fuel than compact cars and larger engines usually burn more gas than smaller ones.

Before that — and now just nipping at its heels — compact cars ruled the land.

That entry - level models miss out on AEB is a surprise, especially considering the technology comes standard on many compact cars, such as $ 15,990 Skoda Fabia.

The all - new Elantra brings high style and superb fuel economy to the (once) lowly world of compact cars.

Now in its ninth generation, the Civic remains one of the most fun - to - drive compact cars on the road today.

From muscle cars to compact cars, minivans, crossovers and full - size SUVs, the Dodge brand's full lineup of 2015 models deliver best - in - class horsepower, class - exclusive technology, unmatched capability and a slew of cool features, such as LED headlamps, Dodge signature racetrack tail lamps, dual exhaust, 8.4 - inch touchscreen infotainment centers and 7 - inch thin - film transistor (TFT) customizable gauge clusters, to name a few.

About Honda Civic One of the best - selling compact cars in the United States, the Civic features a lineup of six distinct models: the conventional gasoline - powered Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe, two high - performance Civic Si models, gasoline - electric Civic Hybrid, the Civic Natural Gas and Civic HF high fuel economy model.

What Hyundai intends to do with this derivative is offer a cheap alternative to premium compact cars like the Mercedes CLA.

Extremely popular in Europe, compact cars are finally catching on in the United States.

Strengths of this model include a feature set unlike other compact cars, improved ride and handling, boxy design opens up lot of passenger space, Trend - setting style, and versatility for cargo Visit us at HertzCarSalesPhiladelphia.com or call us at [phone].

Class 1 hitches are typically mounted on compact cars, full - size cars and some smaller crossover SUVs, minivans and compact SUVs.

Whether you're trying to fit more comfortably in a large city or you're simply trying to save more on fuel, consider the line - up of compact cars for 2014.

After dissolution of the DaimlerChrysler / Mitsubishi partnership in 2004, DaimlerChrysler made substantial changes to the platform [1] subsequently naming it the JS platform for mid-size cars and PM / MK for compact cars.

Quite a few other compact cars compete against the Focus, including the Chevrolet Cruze, Mazda3, Hyundai Elantra, Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla.

«We're in the midst of the planning and starting development for the next generation [compact cars].

If you haven't shopped compact cars in five to 10 years, you could run out directly and buy a 2013 Corolla and be reasonably content with it.

Going & Stopping None of the current crop of compact cars is especially quick, but most of them can keep pace with fast - moving urban traffic.

Pretty soon, even compact cars are going to have a hard time fitting in between the lines of out — of - date parking lot spaces.

With the top up, the C70 has room that compares favorably with many compact cars.

The Kizashi also struggles because it tries to straddle several segments: it may be far better than many compact cars, but it's just a bit too small to be competitive with midsize sedans.

We've been surprised by a few new compact cars.

We discussed the design illustrations he contributed to the January 1961 issue of ESQUIRE, with which he suggested how American - built compact cars might be the basis for sporty cars.

The rough ride and considerable road noise recall an earlier era, when compact cars sacrificed refinement in the name of low - cost motoring.

Catering to downsizers and tech - savvy youngsters, the industry now offers a batch of compact cars that are better equipped, better looking, and better to drive.

It's a pretty amazing time for compact cars in America right now.

Most of the compact cars are made in other countries and shipped here.

Those parts are better than ever, as the VW Group has developed the lightweight, flexible MQB architecture for all of its compact cars.

Though there are few specifics so far on the roll - out of these technologies, Volkswagen promises they will soon launch «in compact cars,» and promises that they are all «close to production.»

Mercedes sold 370,000 compact cars worldwide in 2013, and has manufacturing capacity of less than 500,000 small cars.

Like many compact cars, the Corolla has a firm, controlled ride, but there's an unappealing brittleness to the Toyota's suspension tuning and you end up feeling more road imperfections than you'd care to.

Of course, the GTI also reminds us of its European breeding every time we climb behind the wheel, take in the finely constructed cabin, go for a brisk ride, and realize once again how vastly superior it is compared to most compact cars.

The torqueless wonder feels less punchy than many compact cars, but deliberate, committed acceleration is the fast path to love in an RX - 8.

Tata is best known as the purveyor of the world's cheapest car, the Tata Nano, but the brand is now expanding into more conventional compact cars with the new Tata Zest sedan and Bolt hatchback models.

All this adds up to a sub-compact-y compact crossover that's as rewarding and fun - to - drive through tight twists and turns as the best modern compact cars.

It's inexplicable that this level of safety technology is unavailable on other trim levels of a premium SUV given GM's stated commitment to safety — not to mention the proliferation of similarly competent systems to even compact cars these days.

Value in Its Class There are sportier compact cars than the Cruze, but Chevrolet's redesigned sedan ranks as one of the most refined.

Safety Kia has also expanded the Forte's safety technology systems for 2017, continuing an industrywide trend that finds these features making their way down into subcompact and compact cars.

It also happens to be the perfect venue for sorting out two compact cars that post nearly identical performance numbers.

The reality is that competitors like Ford, Kia and Volkswagen are offering compact cars with interiors that compare closely with the Acura ILX.

«It's pretty distinctive, especially by the standards of most compact cars,» associate editor David Zenlea says.

Once again, the Chevy Cruze is first place among all compact cars, a spot it has help since April.

The old Forte was outshined immediately after its introduction by more stylish and refined cars like the Chevrolet Cruze, Honda Civic and Hyundai Elantra, which bested the Forte in Cars.com's comparison of 2012 compact cars.

Trunk volume is 13.2 cubic feet, which is smaller than the trunks in some compact cars.

There are sportier compact cars than the Cruze, but Chevrolet's redesigned sedan ranks as one of the most refined.

We're well aware there are many other turbocharged compact cars on the market that can out - gun the 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo, the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo, and the 2012 Nissan Juke SL and cost about the same amount of money.

Audi shot the popularity of LED running lights into the stratosphere; they're now available even on compact cars.

There are even several compact cars with better insulation and sealing.

It's always been an upright hatchback design meant to maximize utility and comfort, but the Golf has also always brought a certain level of driving engagement that most compact cars can't come close to touching.

Still, we're mature enough to realize most of the people who buy compact cars are not enthusiasts.