The automaker has reportedly
developed the compact sedan in a relatively short period of time and the car is believed to be in the final phase of testing.
Since 2008, the name refers to globally
developed compact sedan.
In China they just love premium sedans, so BMW reacts on this demand by
developing a compact sedan based in its front - wheel - drive plattform UKL; the very same the BMW X1 and BMW 2 Series Tourer - cars are based on.
Not exact matches
Further down the road, look for Alfa Romeo's U.S. lineup to expand with a possible Giulietta
compact hatchback, a Giulia rear - wheel - drive sport
sedan, and the 2C Spider, a sports car
developed in conjunction with the next - generation Mazda Miata.
The Lexus hybrid will
develop a peak system output of approximately 270 horsepower and although exact EPA mileage estimates are not available yet, the Lexus hybrid is expected to deliver combined fuel economy equivalent or better than the average
compact sedan.
The Kia brand has
developed a particularly strong track record for daring design, so much so that even its
compact sedan — the 2015 Kia Forte — qualifies as one of Autobytel's Best Look
Sedans of the year.
The
compact sedan that's been
developed for India is expected to be positioned as the premium offering in the segment and will be priced higher than rivals.
Japan's Honda Motor is
developing a brand new global car platform with a strong focus on India and this could give birth to a new premium
compact car, a
sedan, and an SUV.
As opposed to BMW, Mercedes will not
develop its electric models on the platforms of its conventional models, opting instead for a dedicated modular architecture called MEA (Mercedes Electric Architecture) which will support a wide variety of applications — as many as 10 models, from
compact cars to luxury
sedans in the vein of the S - Class.
The soon to be launched, second generation Honda Amaze though is a thoughtfully designed and packaged car,
developed from scratch as an all - new
compact sedan.
The first
compact sports
sedan under the BMW brand was
developed exclusively for the Chinese market, with nearly no chance to come to other markets (yet).
Developed in Munich, produced in Shenyang: the BMW 1 Series
Sedan is a new
compact limousine for the Chinese market only.
The Japanese auto maker, Toyota also planned to enter into this segment and gain some market share and thus
developed the Etios and the Etios Liva, the Etios Liva being the
compact hatchback while the Etios being the
compact sedan.
Tata displayed the Tigor
compact sedan in two new iterations at the Auto Expo 2018 - an all electric one along with a sportier version
developed in conjunction with Jayem Automotives.
An electric
compact sedan seems to be a viable option for automakers, Tata has an EV based on the Tigor, Hyundai is planning to
develop the Xcent EV and soon other manufacturers with
compact sedans may join the bandwagon.
With the investment in the new
compact sedan, which has been specifically designed and
developed for India, Volkswagen will add a new model to its product portfolio.