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.
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.
2018 Nissan Sentra 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.
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.
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.
On the whole, the 2018 Honda Amaze is a much more appealing looking, far better equipped car and should help Honda gain a bigger share in the compact sedan segment
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.
One of the best - selling cars for Maruti, the Dzire now enters its third generation and promises to offer more luxury and sophistication that's unheard and unseen,
especially in the compact sedan segment.
While the Bolt will be competing in the premium hatchback segment, it is the Zest that will be competing
aggressively in the compact sedan segment and has an ace up its sleeve with the automated manual transmission (AMT) coupled with a diesel engine.
Made in India, Made for India Ameo to start new
war in compact sedan segment German car maker, Volkswagen has announced the price of Ameo compact sedan for the Indian market.
The Maruti Swift DZire has held the top
spot in the compact sedan segment since time immortal and has managed to thwart off stiff competition from Honda, Tata, Hyundai and Volkswagen.
The current Hyundai Elantra debuted at the end of 2010 making it one of the oldest
models in the compact sedan segment, but thanks to Hyundai's Fluidic Sculpture design language, the Elantra doesn't look its age.
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.
The Linea Classic will compete with the likes of Ford Classic, Toyota Etios, Chevrolet Sail in the entry sedan segment and Honda Amaze & Maruti Suzuki Swift
Dzire in the compact sedan segment.
The Toyota Corolla should be able to maintain best - seller
status in the compact sedan segment, as its fuel efficient 1.8 - liter four - cylinder engine produces up to 140 horsepower and 126 lb - ft of torque when matched with its available continuously - variable automatic transmission (a six - speed manual is standard with the car).
Although it was always a strong seller, the previous - generation Corolla was outclassed by more stylish, more fuel - efficient and better - performing
rivals in the compact sedan segment.
The list of features is longer and the cabin feels plusher, but with rivals such as the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Skoda Rapid, Volkswagen Vento and the upcoming new - generation Hyundai Verna, it just might prove to be a little less for the City to re-take the Numero Uno
position in the compact sedan segment but it's already received 5000 bookings in 12 days.
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.
And now 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.
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.
The Honda Amaze has a strong case for
itself in the compact sedan segment.