With the new updates, the automaker is aiming to consolidate its position
in the compact sedan space, especially with new arrivals expected soon.
Usually,
vehicles in the compact sedan segment look quirky and this is nothing new since the manufacturer has squeezed in a boot while staying under the 4 - metre length limit.
Those vehicles are also more fuel efficient than they used to be, but they're still not as good as what you'll
get in a compact sedan.
The Civic is the sales leader
in the compact sedan class and being all - new and sporting this punchy but practical engine almost guarantees it will stay that way.
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.
In calendar 2012, when Corolla was the oldest
car in the compact sedan segment, it came a close second in sales behind a fresh Civic — about 50,000 ahead of Cruze and Focus, and 90,000 ahead of Elantra.
The 2015 Maruti DZire has been updated with loads of chrome on the exteriors while the interiors get more features added to the list bringing it on par with
rivals in the compact sedan space.
The new generation Chevrolet Cruze is powered by a 1.4 liter 4 - cylinder turbo engine making 153 horsepower and 177 lb - ft of torque — making it one of the most powerful base engines
offered in the compact sedan segment.
The Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire is the segment
leader in the compact sedan space and we are going to see more number of vehicles in this segment in the near future.
Maruti's flagship compact sedan Dzire has seen better days when the car was the sole
player in the compact sedan space except, the unmentionable Tata Indigo eCS.
The Nissan Sentra continues to be one of the brand's top sellers and most recognized nameplates — a
mainstay in the compact sedan segment for more than 35 years and seven generations.
Do you think the Tata Zest has what it takes to become the best
seller in the compact sedan segment, giving tough fight to the Maruti Swift DZire, Honda Amaze and Hyundai Xcent.
Middleburg, VIRGINIA — We can't think of a
brand in the compact sedan space that is doing more with its car than Volkswagen is with the Jetta.
We might joke about this car's resemblance to a taxi, but sometimes a mix of comfort and utility is just what you
want in a compact sedan.
Such power is available
in compact sedans like the Maruti Dzire and sports utility vehicles like the Ford Ecosport.
With new entrants like the Honda Amaze, Hyundai Xcent and Tata Zest posting impressive numbers, the updates will help Maruti retain market
share in the compact sedan segment.
The new Jetta will continue to be powered by Volkswagen's 1.4 - liter turbocharged and direct - injection TSI ® engine, making 147 horsepower and 184 pound - feet of torque, the
highest in the compact sedan class.
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To continue its
dominance in the compact sedan segment, which consists hard - nuts like Tata Tigor, Hyundai Xcent and VW Ameo, the numero uno carmaker has fielded third generation Dzire.
The 2016 Dodge Dart provides aggressive and athletic
styling in a compact sedan package that appeals to younger buyers looking for a pleasing mix of look - at - me design and attractive pricing.
This time around, the Japanese car manufacturer, Honda, has further strengthened its
position in the compact sedan segment with the launch of the new Amaze which takes on the likes of the new Dzire in India.
While
sales in the compact sedan segment continue to shrink, Nissan has somehow managed to buck the trend and see small increases in Sentra sales year - over-year in Canada.
I'll also add the huge price difference in comparison to the last gen CTS, which I recall sold quite well but
competed in the compact sedan segment in terms of pricing.
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.
The EPA rates the Mazda 3 with this powertrain at 30 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway, which reminds us that 40 highway mpg is now the standard of
measure in the compact sedan class.
We were pleasantly surprised how much better the 2014 Jetta felt than its predecessor, so much so that it made it to the final
round in our compact sedan comparison test, narrowly falling to the 2014 Mazda 3.
The Honda Amaze competes with Maruti Suzuki Dzire, the Hyundai Xcent, the Ford Aspire, Tata Tigor and the Volkswagen
Ameo in the compact sedan segment.
People
interested in compact sedans like the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta have much higher expectations than customers would have had in the same class less than a generation ago.