The Honda Amaze has a strong case
for itself in the compact sedan segment.
So while models like the Elantra and Civic may provide many of the same features as the Cruze they don't feel as solid or connected to the road, an attribute many budget - minded enthusiasts look
for in a compact sedan.
Not exact matches
Another testimonial: «This Chicco is durable, sturdy, maneuverable and folds easily and
compact for storage
in a small apartment and
sedan trunk.»
Nevertheless, the Cruze has turned things around
for Chevrolet
in the
compact sedan segment, and the appearance of the 2014 Cruze diesel shows how serious General Motors is about this small car.
VW has taken more than a few slings and arrows over the Jetta's «timeless elegance» appearance that more than a few have perceived as milquetoast, but it's hard to argue with an overall footprint that is
for the most part more substantial than its competitors»
in the
compact sedan marketplace.
Check back tomorrow
for Day 5 of Automobile Magazine's 2014
Compact Sedan Comparison Review as the 2014 Mazda 3 faces the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta to determine the best compact sedan in Ame
Sedan Comparison Review as the 2014 Mazda 3 faces the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta to determine the best
compact sedan in Ame
sedan in America.
The S3 is the
compact sport
sedan for grownups; it's
for those who have left Golf Rs and WRXs and Evos and Focuses and their ilk
in life's rearview mirror, but who still want speed, grip, and handling.
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.
In the end, the upgrades to the 2017 Audi S3 make
for a sharper - looking, higher - tech, more enjoyable
compact premium sport
sedan.
In addition to a flagship, that strategy is also confirmed to include a large crossover beneath Escalade, a compact crossover beneath XT5, a «Lux 2 sedan» (likely ATS replacement), a «Lux 3 sedan» (likely CTS replacement), a «major refresh» for XTS, and a «comprehensive enhancement» to CT6 later in its life cycl
In addition to a flagship, that strategy is also confirmed to include a large crossover beneath Escalade, a
compact crossover beneath XT5, a «Lux 2
sedan» (likely ATS replacement), a «Lux 3
sedan» (likely CTS replacement), a «major refresh»
for XTS, and a «comprehensive enhancement» to CT6 later
in its life cycl
in its life cycle.
The four - ring brand's all - new
compact sedan sits tall, with large gaps
in the wheel wells that remind you of that kid
in elementary school whose pants were always prepared
for an impending flood.
The next generation of the Hyundai Elantra
compact sedan is expected to debut sometime later this year and go on sale
in 2016, so Hyundai is rolling out some tweaks
for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra as a send - off
for its last model year.
Is there room
for a diesel - powered
compact sedan in the U.S. market that isn't produced by Volkswagen?
Now it is the time
for an update to Ford's very popular global
compact, the Focus, and so a new Focus
sedan debuts at the New York International Auto Show on the heels of the Focus hatchback's premier at Geneva
in March.
The HR - V feels very stable cruising on the highway, but the lack of midcorner steering feel is disappointing; there's a numbness you don't experience
in Honda's Civic
compact sedan,
for example.
In the U.S., the
sedan body type continually tops monthly best - seller lists, vying
for the top
compact slot with the Honda Civic.
Stay tuned
for the 2016 Jaguar XE's official debut
in just a few weeks on September 8 as we learn full information about this new
compact sedan lineup.
This Active Tourer MPV wants to be more stable than a BMW M3, and using the Dante Giacosa - pattern front - wheel - drive layout
compacts the mechanicals and saves space
for people
in the reduced overall length of what will surely become a production 1 - series tall -
sedan crossover.
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.
For years, there have been better
compact sedans than the Toyota Corolla, and that's truer now than ever before
in the car's long history.
Hoping to continue the sales tear it is enjoying
in the U.S. and other markets, Subaru unveiled its Impreza
sedan concept at the Los Angeles auto show, showing a pretty slick, contoured design
for the
compact four - door.
Although small
in stature,
compact sedans are incredibly efficient and perfect
for commuting around NYC.
Whether you're looking
for a fuel - efficient
compact sedan with convenient upgraded amenities to keep you comfortable on your commute, a heavy duty truck equipped to tow a small village, or a reliable and spacious mini van to keep growing kids safe and happy, Glendale Dodge Chrysler Jeep is ready to point you
in the right direction.
The Ford Focus is a
compact car that comes
in both
sedan and hatchback form, both of which are aimed at shoppers looking
for an inexpensive commuter vehicle.
If you're
in the market
for a new, high - quality, and incredibly fuel efficient
compact sedan than look no further than the 2015 Dodge Dart.
Honda reinforced its eco-friendly leadership at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show by introducing its next - generation 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell
compact sedan that will be available
for lease late next year to customers
in California.
Available now
for compact sedan shoppers
in the northeast LA area, the 2018 Toyota Corolla offers an affordable yet sophisticated lineup of advanced features within a spacious, comfortable, cabin environment.
Other models
in its lineup to be refreshed
for 2016 include the best - selling Accord midsize
sedan, which was last revamped
for 2013, and the CR - Z
compact car.
Jaguar's offerings
for 2016 include three fresh models — an all - new 2017 XE
compact premium sport
sedan, a redesigned XF midsize premium
sedan,
in addition to what Jaguar calls the F - Pace, its first «seductive» performance 5 - seat SUV.
What's New
for 2011: VolkswagenVolkswagen welcomes an all - new, completely redesigned Jetta
compact sedan and Touareg sport utility vehicle
for 2011HistoryVolkswagen Motor Company, a German automaker, was founded
in 1937.
There's been talk that Lexus would kill off the CT 200h
in favour of a
compact hybrid SUV, and a
sedan model had also been mooted to shore up sales
in the USA, but it seems as though Lexus will soldier on with the hatch
for now.
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
compact sedan, or «Evo»
for short, was
for decades a major player
in the world of rally racing, through to 2017 when the Japanese automaker killed off its long - running Lancer model
in almost all markets.
Take the base engine
in the Nissan Sentra as a prime example: with just 130 - hp and 128 lb - ft of torque on offer, the 1.8 - liter four - cylinder gasoline engine that's available on almost every Nissan Sentra trim has outputs you'd associate more with a supermini than a
compact sedan (the entry - level Ford Fiesta supermini,
for example, has 120 - hp and 112 lb - ft of torque on tap).
The new crop of C63s begins arriving
in U.S. showrooms this March starting with the
sedan that will be offered
in two flavors: The C63 and the even hotter C63 S. Both are powered by a 4.0 - liter twin - turbocharged V8 closely related to the engine that powers the aforementioned GT sports car, which features a «hot inside V» layout
for the two turbochargers, meaning they're mounted inside the V portion of the engine to produce a more
compact package and provide optimal response time.
Drivers
in the market
for a well - built, efficient and advanced
compact sedan are likely to be drawn to both vehicles that we have on display today.
But
for drivers who need a bit more space than the Forte can muster, there is the 2017 Kia Forte5
in Schaumburg IL, a hatchback version of the
compact sedan that offers a bit more
in the way of cargo capacity.
Nissan has added a number of standard features to the Sentra
for the 2015 model year, following a complete redesign of the
compact sedan in 2013.
Added comfort with contemporary style is the leather interior to heighten the quality and craftsmanship
for the BMW 3 Series More information about the 2013 BMW 3 Series: The BMW 3 - Series is a family of sporty
sedans, wagons, coupes, and convertibles — all sized at what would be considered a compact car in the U.S. 2013 BMW 3 - Series Sedans and Sports Wagon models are built on a new - generation (F30) platform that made its debut with the 2012 - model sedan — and is slightly longer, lower, and wider, while Coupe and Convertible 3 - Series models remain built on the previous pla
sedans, wagons, coupes, and convertibles — all sized at what would be considered a
compact car
in the U.S. 2013 BMW 3 - Series
Sedans and Sports Wagon models are built on a new - generation (F30) platform that made its debut with the 2012 - model sedan — and is slightly longer, lower, and wider, while Coupe and Convertible 3 - Series models remain built on the previous pla
Sedans and Sports Wagon models are built on a new - generation (F30) platform that made its debut with the 2012 - model
sedan — and is slightly longer, lower, and wider, while Coupe and Convertible 3 - Series models remain built on the previous platform.
The Chevrolet Cruze, a
compact sedan known
for its fuel economy, is a 4 - door model available
in the base LS, 1LT, 2LT, and LTZ trims, and the Cruze Eco, which features a more fuel - efficient engine and other weight - saving and aerodynamic - enhancing components.
Drivers near Denver, CO searching
for a sleek, stylish and efficient
compact sedan are
in luck with the new Honda Insight.
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.
Chevy's
compact Cruze Limited
for 2016 features styling squarely
in line with the Impala and Malibu
sedans.
With the
compact Cavalier and mid-size Malibu selling well, there really was no need
for another small
sedan in the Chevrolet lineup - especially one built by another manufacturer.
EPA guidelines
for vehicle size class stipulate a car having combined passenger and cargo room of 110 to 119.9 cubic feet (3,110 to 3,400 L) is considered a
compact car, and as such the tenth generation Civic
sedan is technically a small - end
compact car, although it still competes
in the
compact class.
Highlights: Refresh
for 2011New front and rear exterior stylingNew interior upgradesIncrease
in side - mirror size to improve visibilityNew Toyota Care Complimentary Maintenance PlanStandard stability controlStandard traction controlStandard 1.8 - liter 4 - cylinder engineIntroductionIntroduced more than four decades ago, the Toyota Corolla is a
compact sedan with seating
for up to 5 passengers.
For 2018, Audi's A3
compact - luxury sports car is offered as a
sedan, convertible and,
in the A3 Sportback e-tron, a plug -
in hybrid hatchback.
-- Pre-launch bookings
for the 2018 Amaze commence
in India — The
compact sedan can be booked
for a token amount of Rs. 21,000 / --- India launch
in May 2018
Kelley Blue Book had this to say: «
For drivers seeking an understated yet handsome and sophisticated
compact luxury sport
sedan that packs a wallop, the new S4 is the pinnacle
in its class.»
Their vision: a smaller, more fuel - efficient car that could maneuver easily
in congested urban areas and
compact parking spaces, yet still provide driver and passengers with levels of luxury and comfort usually reserved
for larger
sedans.
Last year, KBB.com said shoppers will like the Verano if they're looking
for a «big - car ride, comfort and style
in a fuel - efficient
compact sedan.»