2017 doesn't look good
for subcompact cars in Europe, many consumers migrating to compact crossovers.
The numbers don't lie: Quebec is fertile ground
for subcompact cars, as evidenced by the fact that Kia sells 42 % of its Rios here.
For urbanites who want a car to own, not a Lyft, Honda made an SUV out of the hatchback Honda Fit, our Editors» Choice
for subcompact cars.
Ever since the Honda Fit was introduced to the U.S. in 2006 the Fit has set the standard
for subcompact cars.
Cabin Roominess & Comfort
For a subcompact car, the Rio 5 - Door feels relatively spacious up front.
For a subcompact car, the Rio 5 - Door has a great stance.
Not too bad
for a subcompact car!
For a subcompact car, the 1995 Honda Civic is quite roomy inside.
Ride could be smoother, but not bad
for a subcompact car.
We are happy to report that after extension testing and comparison, the Honda Fit was selected as the # 1 choice
for a subcompact car under $ 16,000.
Mercedes - Benz's Smart division has always been a niche offering, with various versions of the Fortwo model commanding a premium price
for a subcompact car without most of the benefits of a hatchback...
If you're looking
for a subcompact car with more carrying room go look at the Honda Fit which is a packaging miracle.
For a subcompact car, there is plenty of room in the rear for passengers and cargo.
Pros: Pleasant ride and engaging handling; decent power
for a subcompact car; availability of forward collision warning with autonomous emergency braking
They compliment the Fit's ample passenger space, specifically the abundant back - seat legroom, which is rare
for a subcompact car.
If you're looking
for a subcompact car — smaller than the Ford Focus, Mazda3, or VW Golf — you should check out the Fiesta when it arrives in the U.S. in May.
Not exact matches
Though they're all based on
subcompact car chassis, no one formula
for this type of
car has yet emerged as the one to beat (that is, copy).
Hyundai Elantra GT and Elantra coupe With the addition of the Elantra hatchback and coupe
for 2013, the number of compacts and
subcompacts in Hyundai dealerships swells to six, with a small
car of every shape and
for every purpose.
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.
Downsizing is nothing new
for mainstream automakers, which have been pumping out
subcompacts for several years now, but the X1 presages a coming tide of smaller luxury vehicles, both
cars and crossovers.
The
car is 155.5 inches long, 66.7 inches wide, and rather tall
for a
subcompact, at 59.4 inches.
Chevrolet has given three of its passenger
cars modest updates
for the 2019 model year, with the
subcompact Spark, compact Cruze and mid-size Malibu all seeing cosmetic changes... Read more
DETROIT, May 30 (Reuters)- Honda Motor Co on Thursday slashed the lease price
for its electric - powered Fit
subcompact car by a third a week after General Motors Co set pricing
for its new Chevrolet Spark EV.
This Honda is the
car that set the standard
for the modern
subcompact, and it's unique in that it's practical enough to use as a one - person commuter but capable enough to haul everything that person owns.
Just in time to give consumers more choices of fuel - efficient
cars as gasoline prices continue to spike, Kia has brought us the redesigned Rio
subcompacts for 2006.
At just $ 15,795, the Spark gets close to stepping on the toes of larger
subcompacts, but with a fantastic touchscreen infotainment system, heated seats, and power doors, locks, and mirrors, this may be the
car to get
for someone looking
for a cheap, but still cheery, city runabout.
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.
Fiat has made some improvements
for 2015 to its rowdy 500 Abarth
subcompact car.
In length and width, the Juke is similar to the Honda Fit and the Ford Fiesta, but while the latest batch of
subcompacts offers heated seats, leather, and navigation, the Juke ups the ante
for premium small
cars with its hearty powertrain and audacious styling.
Even though Audi's Q3
subcompact crossover only recently went on sale in the U.S.
for the 2015 model year, the
car has actually been out in Europe
for a few years now.
Honda chose Thailand as the production base
for the Fit, its
subcompact world
car, because of the vehicle's potential in Asian market, officials say.
This suite of advanced driver - assist features like Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Mitigation Braking System is a rarity in the affordable
subcompact car segment, making the 2018 Fit a smart buy
for drivers who want added peace of mind.
For the same price as an iQ, you could buy a number of
subcompact cars that are larger and have more powerful engines — the Ford Fiesta, Fiat 500, Hyundai Accent, and Kia Rio all spring to mind.
Failed attempts including the Urban Concept bubble
car and the A1 e-tron with a rotary range extender haven't deterred Audi, which had a cloak - and - dagger operation mock up a
subcompact last year just so Volkswagen Group's product strategy commission could squash it, allegedly criticizing it
for being little more than a VW Up!
Continental Honda offers a very complete inventory of Honda vehicles from
subcompact cars to full - size minivans the various sizes of Honda vehicles offer customers flexibility in the capabilities they are looking
for in a vehicle.
The 2018 Honda Fit impresses in the
subcompact car class with its available leather - trimmed seating
for five passengers, plus optional heated front bucket seats and power moonroof that help keep you at the right temperature.
Already close to two decades into its revival in the modern automobile era as a cool
subcompact car, the MINI now has a rearview camera with parking sensors as a standard feature
for the 2018 model year.
Unlike the Honda GEAR concept pictured above (which could preview a new affordable
subcompact for the Japanese brand) all the
cars on...
There is no doubt that the
subcompact crossover / SUV segment is becoming one of the most exciting segments
for young
car shoppers that have an active lifestyle.
IRVINE, Calif., December 11, 2017 — The all - new 2018 Kia Rio was named among the 10 Best vehicles
for Hispanic families by the Hispanic Motor Press Foundation, taking top honors in the
subcompact car category.
In the
subcompact segment, the Fit should be the right fit
for the greatest number of
car shoppers.
The 2013 Ford Fiesta is a
subcompact car offered in 4 - door sedan and 5 - door hatchback body styles, in a choice between S, SE, and new -
for - 2013 Titanium trim levels.
Back seat room is quite good, especially
for a
car just 171.5 inches long, meaning it's a
subcompact car.
It may be more difficult these days to buy a $ 12,000
subcompact car than it is a $ 60,000 luxury machine.There are dozens of small
cars that sell
for between $ 10,000 and $ 12,000.
The
subcompact category is a great place to look
for a new
car if you're trying to find something highly affordable with top - notch fuel efficiency.
There's no doubt that
subcompact enthusiasts were severely disappointed when Mazda announced that it had no immediate plans of bringing the next - gen 2016 Mazda2 to the U.S. Fortunately, there's another viable option
for passionate small -
car fans that doesn't involve stepping foot into a Scion dealership (where the new 2015 Mazda 2 sedan is sold as the 2016 Scion iA).
Subcompact cars are known
for their fuel efficiency.
Known
for its quick handling, quirky stylistic look, it is a popular
subcompact combining fun and functionality unlike any other
car on the market.
Whether you're looking
for a city
car, a
subcompact, or a compact, we've got something
for you on the next few pages that will fit your budget.
The 2018 Ford Fiesta is a
subcompact car available as either a sedan starting at $ 14,205 or as a hatchback
for $ 300 more.