Sentences with phrase «compact hatch»
"Compact hatch" refers to a small-sized car with a rear door that opens upwards, like a small door at the back of the car, rather than a trunk. It is a popular term to describe smaller cars that are designed to be efficient and easy to maneuver in urban areas. Full definition
My dad found the car's sporty handling and firm ride to be an exciting surprise on a seemingly mainstream compact hatch.
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It's a stylish compact hatch and the three side door setup is slick.
If you want a sport - tuned compact hatch, but don't want to force yourself to shift every time you take the wheel, you sure do.
It may seem odd to prioritize talk of storage space in a sporty car review, but according to Hyundai's research, it's a key attribute among segment shoppers — some 32 percent of compact hatch buyers claim Outdoor Activities among their key hobbies.
Mazda hasn't announced performance specs for the new compact hatch.
From July 2017, the BMW 1 Series will receive a series of exterior and interior updates, marking the second time the F20 / F21 premium compact hatch gets a makeover.
So which of these very similar and equally competent, compact hatches gets the gong?
Interior & Cargo It bears repeating that this is a VW Golf, and almost all interior dimensions are identical to the two - or four - door versions of the sedate compact hatch your little sister drives.
On the contrary, the Ford Fiesta has managed to remain a very competitive compact hatch ever since its introduction in 2009, courtesy of a combination of being affordable, cheap to run, great fun to drive and fairly spacious.
After the successful launch of the all - new A-Class compact hatch and sedan, Mercedes is probably quite near to showing the AMG versions as well.
And it's not hard to understand why, since the Mercedes compact hatch delivered a premium look and even had a flagship performance model.
If you want a stylish, solid and quick compact hatch with a premium feel that stands apart from just about everything else on the road, the C30 is an appealing option.
CONCLUSION The RediGo is the perfect entry - level compact hatch by Datsun.
The 2017 model of its all - electric compact hatch will get about 50 percent more range thanks to an increased battery...
The 2017 Ford C - Max is a segment - buster — combining the car - like ownership experience and design of a tall compact hatch, the enhanced cargo space of a small SUV and the...
Alfa Romeo «s go - fast brand, Quadrifoglio Verde (translated: four leaf clover), has worked its magic on the MiTo compact hatch, installing a beefier 125kW engine, bigger Brembo brakes and active suspension.
The definitive power output of the 2,1 - liter diesel remains a mistery, though, as Mercedes might decide to put some distance between its own compact hatch and the new Q30 and supply Infiniti with a lower - powered version of the 170 HP / 177 HP unit.
Skoda has announced the badging for their upcoming compact hatch - the Rapid.
QX30 Compact Crossover: Just like the Q30 compact hatch, the QX30 crossover will mainly be sold in Europe, though it will make its way into the States.
The 500c is a version of FIAT's 500 compact hatch featuring a folding cloth panel that slides along the roof rails.
Hyundai's compact hatch comes with plenty of safety equipment as standard — lane - departure warning, hill - start assist, forward collision warning just to mention a few, and doesn't hold back when it comes to pedestrians either.
The tech package also adds the very cool Around View Monitor — oddly high - tech for this class — which makes parking this already compact hatch even easier by displaying a bird's - eye view of the area around the vehicle created by stitching together feeds from four cameras mounted on the front and rear bumpers and the side mirrors.
The Prius, the standard on which all the others are based, is a 4 - door compact hatch.
For starters there's the new Focus ST, a high - performance version of the new compact hatch that's set to take on cars like the Mazdaspeed3 and Civic Si.
Despite the increased popularity of trucks, SUVs and crossovers, one of the fastest - growing segments in terms of new entries is mainstream compact hatches.
Some see it as the original premium compact hatch, with its first generation having been launched back in 1996, but the Audi A3 has to push in a much more crowded market nowadays.
Inside, the compact hatch can seat up to five and nearly 25 cubic feet of storage behind the rear seat.
Pick of the bunch is arguably the Vauxhall Astra, which delivers the best ride and handling balance of any compact hatch, plus its 1.0 - litre triple is an eager and punchy performer.
The new Golf exhibits outsized polish and sophistication for a compact hatch.
Spy photographers recently caught a glimpse of the all - new Infiniti Q30 out testing for the first time, and from what we can see, the compact hatch looks quite similar to the concept version.
Volkswagen is also expanding the Golf's already considerable suite of driver assistance systems, making the compact hatch capable of partially automated driving.
The last high - profile spat between a western and a Chinese automaker took place in 2008 when Chery debuted a compact hatch that demonstrated more than a passing similarity to General Motors» Daewoo Matiz.
Of course, the compact hatch has spawned its own performance sub sector, and hot hatchbacks like the VW Golf GTI, Ford Focus RS and host of others can rival the best supercars for driving fun.
The top 10 we've listed here focuses on the most popular sector, the compact hatch market, and we've picked the cars that deliver the best mix of kit, safety, running costs, fun driving and family - friendly features.
The Kwid competes with Maruti Suzuki Alto, Datsun Go and Hyundai Eon in the compact hatch segment.
Despite its almost wagon-esque exterior design, this is a compact hatch, a truth immediately apparent as soon as one pops the fifth door.
Volkswagen has released the first teaser image of the new compact hatch Up!
The compact hatch segment has now been further divided into compact and premium compact the later which has models like the Baleno, Elite i20 and Jazz.
By itself it looks like a minivan, but when you have people in the picture for size reference it looks like what it actually is, a compact hatch with great utility.
the real question is whether the iffy leather left a bad taste in my mouth or were the good parts of this compact hatch enough to make me overlook my problems with the cow hide?
The updated Polo seems to handle pretty well on the road, making use of its adjustable bumpers which are now available in the compact hatch.
As for the name of the new compact hatch, Scion say the «i» stands for «Individuality, Intriguing, and a good fit for customers» Incomes,» while the «M» is for «Modern, Multifaceted and Magnetic.»
The iM may not lead the compact hatch segment with its performance or fuel economy, but with its low price, good looks, long list of standard features, (presumptive) Toyota durability and two - year / 25, 000 - mile free maintenance package, it's a very solid value.
Inside, Hyundai says the Elantra GT is the roomiest of all compact hatches on the market today, and it comes with the automaker's latest - and - greatest safety and infotainment features.
The Sonic is still a compact hatch - back that gains 40 mpg (combined) and can be purchased for a starting MSRP of $ 14,245.
The Spark is a compact hatch - back car designed to «conquer the urban jungle,» according to Chevrolet.
Head - and legroom are about average for the compact hatch segment.