Dodge redefines performance
in the compact car segment with an all - new, state - of - the - art four - door sedan delivering class - leading aerodynamics — the 2013 Dodge Dart.
Maruti Celerio: Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) is bidding to its enhance position
in the compact car segment with upcoming model Celerio that will cater to a growing demand for vehicles with automatic gear shift at an affordable price.
Not exact matches
Ford has significantly upped the ante
in the
compact -
car segment with its redesigned 2012 Focus, which has taken a giant leap
in terms of looks and quality.
Dimensionally, it fits right
in line
with the
compact crossover
segment, vastly differentiating itself from the outgoing QX50, a
car which suffered from dated hatchback proportions and ancient platform architecture.
The
compact -
car segment has been revitalized
in as little as three years, adding value, style and new features
in a
segment previously filled
with ho - hum commuter
cars.
Now,
with the addition of the large and easy - to - use infotainment system, improved steering, and a higher - quality interior, the Impreza becomes an even stronger competitor
in the
compact -
car segment.
Mitsubishi doesn't just have the best steering
in the
compact crossover
segment, it betters many
cars with much sportier pretentions.
It may not be as powerful as other crossovers on the list,
with a 2.5 - liter four - cylinder engine providing 187 hp and 186 lb - ft of torque, but the CX - 5 is basically the sports
car of the
compact crossover
segment in this price bracket thanks to great steering and handling.
Commenting on this occasion, Anil Reddi, Director of Porsche India, said: «
With the introduction of the Macan, Porsche offers a real sports
car in the dynamically growing
compact SUV
segment for the first time.
The range, which now includes five models, covers an extremely wide spectrum:
with the spacious B - Class Sports Tourer, the youthfully dynamic A-Class, the avant - garde CLA - Class Coupé and the
compact GLA - Class SUV, we cater for a host of different customer requirements
in this
segment,» adds Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Mercedes - Benz
Cars Marketing & Sales.
Hyundai is one of the last major
car manufacturers to enter the booming
compact SUV
segment, but being «fashionably late» to the party might not be such a bad thing; especially if you arrive
with plenty of presence and some nice presents
in hand...
The range, which now includes five models, covers an extremely wide spectrum:
with the spacious B - Class sports tourer, the youthfully dynamic A-Class, the avant - garde CLA - Class Coupé and the
compact GLA - Class SUV, we cater for a host of different customer wishes
in this
segment,» says Ola Källenius, Member of the Divisional Board Mercedes - Benz
Cars, responsible for Marketing & Sales.
Thankfully, Chrysler got back into the
compact -
car segment in a big way last year
with the Dodge Dart and it's...
The Tata Tigor is a value for money
compact sedan that comes
with an attractive package offered
with an aggressive pricing compared to the other
cars in this
segment.
Honda says the quick refresh was needed to help the Civic compete
with increasingly strong competition
in the
compact car segment.
Combining hot - hatch performance
with exemplary fuel efficiency through the new two - litre, four cylinder TwinPower turbo engine, the BMW 125i extends BMW's on - road dominance of the luxury
compact class as the only rear - wheel drive
car in the
segment.
After all, this distinctively - styled little urban runabout
with a raised ride height helped popularise the incredibly competitive
compact crossover
segment — a market any mainstream
car maker would be a fool not to have a foothold
in by now.
The Ford EcoSport has always been a very strong contender
in the
compact SUV
segment and to catch up
with the competition, the automaker had launched the facelifted version of the
car in late 2017.
As competition heats up
in the
compact car segment, Honda is hoping to lure customers
with more than just the promise of a well - built, efficient and reliable sporty
car.
The Veloster has been a gateway vehicle
in the Hyundai portfolio
with 70 percent of early sales being conquests from other automakers, which is a pretty big deal
in a niche sport
compact segment commanding about two percent of all new -
car sales.
With its striking lines, dynamically curved surfaces and the coupe - like window line, the Mercedes A-Class is setting the tone
in the
compact car segment.
As an alternative to the standard six - speed manual transmission, the new BMW 1 Series is also available
with an optional eight - speed automatic transmission — the only
car in the
compact segment to offer this.
Despite a minor sales slump
in the
compact segment of the market, General Motors» small -
car division turned
in another solid year
in 1997
with coupe, sedan and wagon models that were redesigned
in 1995 and 1996.
The truth is that it is very difficult to classify this
car; it's small and fits
in the premium hatchback
segment but the strong shoulder line
with a large glass area clearly states that this is no conventional hatchback, but a
compact crossover which can not be missed.
With a complete redesign and its sights set on grabbing a bigger piece of the
compact segment pie, the only thing stopping the Cruze from succeeding is not getting this
car in front of enough eyes.
With the launch of the new
compact sedan, Hyundai will discontinue the Accent sedan which had set the wheels rolling for the South Korean
car maker
in the sedan
segment.
If you couple the success of the Chevrolet Cruze
in North America and throughout the world (it's Chevrolet's top - selling global nameplate)
with the plethora of hatch choices within the
compact car segment, it only makes sense for Chevrolet to add the hatch variant to its Cruze nameplate.
Civic was also recognized
with a «Polk Automotive Loyalty» award
in the
compact car segment, Edmunds.com named the Civic «Best Retained Value» and the American Council for an Energy - Efficient Economy included the Civic Hybrid amongst the «Greenest Vehicles of 2013.»
As
with past models, the 2013 Honda Civic retains those favorable attributes while also standing out for its ability to hold value, leading the pack
in the
compact car segment.
The 160 HP super hatchback will slog it out
with the likes of Volkswagen's Beetle and BMWs Mini Cooper
in the niche luxury
compact car segment in Indian auto market.
The GLA will be the first offering from the German
car maker
in the luxury
compact SUV
segment which was introduced by BMW
with the launch of X1 and followed by Audi
with the Q3.
With our first ever entry
in the
compact car segment, we continue the product offensive and provide additional options for our discerning customers.»
The way the side character line extends to the front fenders and appears to be folded over the fender panel; the laser - like headlamps; re-imagined double - arch grille; Forged Bronze paint
with three times the amount of metal flake as most paints seen on
cars — it all combines to create a purposeful yet elegant shape the likes of which isn't really seen elsewhere
in the
compact luxury crossover
segment.
The term usually comprises any vehicle that is smaller than a
compact SUV
in North - American standardization, or any 4x4
with a supermini body
in international standardization or based on a supermini (B -
segment cars in Europe) platform.
Its drag coefficient is only 0.30
with the top closed — number one
in the
compact sports
car segment.
In Brief Extension of the BMW M GmbH model range
with the addition of a high - performance sports
car belonging to the premium
compact segment.
More information about the 2017 Hyundai Elantra: The Elantra competes
with other
compact cars such as the Toyota Corolla, the Ford Focus and the Honda Civic
in one of the most competitive
segments in the United States.
With Tata pinning high hopes to compete
in the very popular
compact sedan
segment, the pricing remains a crucial factor
in what will be the fate of the
car, which competes against India's second bestselling Maruti Swift DZire, Honda Amaze and the newly launched Hyundai Xcent.
Seen as one of the most advanced
cars in the
compact segment, the new generation Astra is presented as a volume
car with premium equipment and technology.
With the introduction of the redesigned Civic, Honda fields one of the most sophisticated
cars in the
compact segment.
The Tata Tigor stands at the budget end of the
compact sedan
segment and
with Honda realigning itself as a premium
car maker, the Amaze is at the other end of the spectrum,
with its touch - panel AC unit, The Tigor might match the Amaze
in terms of cabin space, but the Amaze has better mechanicals, more power and of course, the fully automatic CVT gearboxes rather than the AMT units.
With the «Aesthetics A» sculpture, the Mercedes design team led by Gorden Wagner is presenting the vision of a limousine
in the
compact car segment, confirming the next Mercedes A-Class also comes as a sedan.
This led to a skinny version of a slalom that wasn't best suited for any
car in the
compact sedan
segment, forcing some tight turns to be made
with one hand on the wheel
in order to salvage it without knocking over any pylons.
As the 10th best - selling
compact car in Canada for 2015, Kia is planning to maintain its footing
in the
segment,
with a long - term plan to bring
in a steady diet of additional consumers ahead of a major platform change expected for 2019.
«When you combine exclusive available features like a ventilated driver's seat and UVO eServices
in a
car with such an attractive design, it's very clear the all - new Forte sets a new standard for the
compact segment.»
With the new 2 Series Gran Tourer, BMW has entered yet another market niche and it's the first luxury
car maker
in the
compact seven seater all - wheel drive
segment.
Extensive update for the original
in the premium small
car segment is the main focus of the MINI appearance at the event that traditionally kicks off the year for the automotive industry — British brand presents the new edition of the MINI and the MINI Convertible at the North American International Auto Show 2018 along
with the current range of models
in the premium
compact segment.
Developed on the basis of the BMW M2 Coupe
with a brief to deliver an emotionally powerful driving experience, this new model from BMW M GmbH sets the pace
in the
compact high - performance sports
car segment courtesy of its 302 kW / 410 hp engine, bespoke suspension tuning and array of distinctive design signatures.
The sporty and elegant design of the new three - door model, along
with additional engine choices, are distinguishing features that sharpen the unmistakable profile of the BMW 1 Series as the recognised standard of sheer driving pleasure
in the premium
compact car segment.
They continued
with: The model has grown
in size and added numerous features through the years, but it continues to offer a level of refinement that plants it squarely on top of the hotly contested
compact car segment.