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.
The Ford Aspire offers a desirable package
in the compact sedan space.
Like the Bolt, the Zest too gets a plethora of changes but the biggest is the F - Tronic Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) which is the first in the segment
in the compact sedan space, as it... Read More
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.
Over time though, the competition
in the compact sedan space has become fierce with the new Xcent and the Tigor making their way.
Like the Bolt, the Zest too gets a plethora of changes but the biggest is the F - Tronic Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) which is the first in the segment
in the compact sedan space, as it will be offered with the diesel too.
The company believes the Hyundai Xcent will offer the most value
in the compact sedan space.
The Amaze has become Honda's best seller in India as the car is priced attractively while offering loads of space and a diesel engine, which is the most powerful
in the compact sedan space.
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.
With the new updates, the automaker is aiming to consolidate its position
in the compact sedan space, especially with new arrivals expected soon.
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.
It also makes a bold statement
in the compact sedan space with Accord - like styling and, of course, the first - in - class diesel CVT option.
The icing on the cake is the Honda badge, which holds higher value than Maruti Suzuki's, making the Amaze the clear winner and the undisputed champion
in the compact sedan space.
Not exact matches
Yes, the car's exterior classifies the Elantra officially as a
compact, but the interior offers
space that would feel appropriate
in a midsize
sedan.
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.
Naturally, a
compact sports
sedan won't be a utilitarian paradise
in almost any form, but even so, the IS 200t performs admirably
in terms of trunk
space.
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.
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.
By marking its entry into the dynamic
compact sedan space, the Volkswagen Ameo is expected to be a game changer for the brand
in India.
Still, it's really the pricing which will make a key difference to how well the Tata Zest is accepted
in the Indian market, as the sub 4 - metre
compact sedan space is a heated arena with the segment leader Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire facing some stiff rivalry from the Honda Amaze and Hyundai Xcent.
Honda launched their first ever
compact sedan, the Amaze,
in India back
in April 2013, thus creating a
space for themselves
in this extremely competitive segment.
Indeed, some of these entries supply as much front - row headroom and legroom as a full - size
sedan, with that
space set off by a
compact - to - subcompact second - row capacity
in double - cab pickups and noticeably more room to sprawl out
in the crew - cab versions.
Even though it's a
compact sedan, the Kia Forte manages to have the kind of
space that can be found
in rivals like the Toyota Corolla.
The latter will get an affirmative and that's the reason why manufacturers are working overtime to dole out
compact vehicles, mostly
in the
sedan and SUV
space.
Hyundai has extracted a lot of cabin
space and that makes the Xcent one of the roomiest
compact sedans in the market.
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.
However, there just is not enough room to fit three large adults
in the rear seat and it feels pretty much as spacious as the likes of your average
compact sedan or hatchback
in terms of overall shoulder
space.
The segment that the Swift operates
in isn't really generating as much interest as say the
compact sedan space.
The Volkswagen Jetta has long been a top choice for the
compact sedan segment — and with a thorough redesign for the 2019 model - year, with athletic styling, an increase
in cabin
space, and a plethora of premium features, it raises the bar even higher.
«It not only gives the driver and passengers generous amounts of
space within a
compact area but does so while providing the sporting ability you'd expect from BMW and an elegance otherwise only available
in large BMW
sedans.
Trunk
space suffers as well, with the paltry 10.4 cubic feet capacity the ATS right at the bottom of the
compact executive
sedan in this area.
People buying
compact sedans over a hatchback need that little extra
in boot
space and the Honda Amaze comes out on top here, offering 400 - litres.