The Family 0 is a family of inline piston engines that was developed by Opel, at the time a subsidiary of General Motors, as a low - displacement engine for use on entry -
level subcompact cars from Opel / Vauxhall.
What is it: The 2018 Kia Rio EX is the top trim level for Kia's sensible and economical entry -
level subcompact hatch.
The 2015 Mercedes - Benz B - Class Electric Drive is a relative newcomer to the fully electric car space in the United States, and it adapts the luxury brand's entry -
level subcompact hatchback platform to run on battery power.
The 2015 Toyota Yaris gets a mid-cycle refresh that improves on the entry -
level subcompact by giving it European styling in an affordable package.
Introduced in September 1975, the Chevette superseded the Vega as Chevrolet's entry -
level subcompact, and sold 2.8 million units over 12 years.
Framed as an entry -
level subcompact, Toyota says the latest refreshed model seeks to combine «efficiency, fun, comfort, and safety all at a reasonable price.»
But if you like the idea of an entry -
level subcompact that drives more like a comfortable compact car, consider the Sonic an early favorite in your quest for affordable and efficient wheels.
LEMANS: Pontiac's entry -
level subcompact gets a sporty - sounding exhaust system and some new colors but little else.
FESTIVA: Mechanically, Ford's Korean - built entry -
level subcompact remains the same this year.
The 2018 Nissan Kicks arrives in the U.S. at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show as the new entry -
level subcompact crossover in the Japanese automaker's lineup.
You might notice power windows and mirrors are missing from the list of standard equipment, but that's not unusual for base -
level subcompacts.
Power windows and mirrors are missing from that list of standard equipment, but that's not unusual for base -
level subcompacts.
Not exact matches
The new pricing plants the Envision more squarely between the prices of Buick's Encore
subcompact entry -
level SUV, the brand's best - seller, and the big Enclave three - row SUV.
We can't wait to pit this pair against the latest crop of
subcompacts in an all - out battle for entry -
level supremacy.
Also like Chinese consumers and unlike those in Japan, South Korean consumers reject compact and
subcompact hatchbacks as anything but cheap, entry -
level models and instead prefer midsize (or larger) three - box sedans.
Introduction With the new 2018 Kona, Hyundai has built an entry -
level,
subcompact crossover SUV that the company specifically designed to appeal to Gen Y buyers.
The AZ - 1 is a kei car, a tiny sub-segment of Japanese cars that exists well below the
subcompact level.
Kia's award - winning vehicle offers advanced technology and greater options across three trim
levels — LX, EX, and SX — in the popular
subcompact utility segment.
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.
The GLA is a front - wheel drive, four - cylinder
subcompact car billed as the new entry -
level SUV in Mercedes» ballooning lineup.
The interior's an equally serious affair, scaling Audi's conservative yet handsome family styling down to a
subcompact level without losing the sense of quality.
The Fit promises to further its leadership in the
subcompact segment with top - of - class feature content, including an available Honda Satellite - Linked Navigation System ™; improved interior functionality, including one - motion dive - down rear seats; enhanced sporty demeanor through improved suspension, steering and body rigidity; and high
levels of standard safety equipment, including Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering ™ (ACE ™) body structure.
Bracken didn't mention the LF - 1 last month and also held back on whether next year's product announcements include a production version of the UX
subcompact crossover concept that could slot in as an entry -
level Lexus, given the discontinuation of the CT hybrid.
The 2013 Kia Rio is a
subcompact vehicle that's available as a 4 - door sedan or a 5 - door hatchback, and is touted for its extensive menu of features, especially on the upper trim
levels.
With forecast growth of 16 percent over the next five years, automakers are now scrambling to fill the entry -
level niche: the so - called «small utility» segment (which, incongruously, is smaller than
subcompact) made up of the aforementioned Honda HR - V plus the Ford EcoSport, Jeep Renegade, Mazda CX - 3, Subaru Crosstrek, Nissan Kicks, Chevy Trax and, now, the new Hyundai Kona.
The Mitsubishi i - MiEV is the electric version of the Mitsubishi i. It's a 5 - door, 4 - passenger hatchback
subcompact that is available in two trim
levels.
The Ford Fiesta remains one of the most enjoyable
subcompact cars around, it offers decent performance, good specification
levels and a
level of dynamism that elevates it above the average offerings in this segment.
OVERALL ROAD MANNERS In any trim
level, the Sonic delivers a combination of driving dynamics that is more than just a welcome surprise in a
subcompact.
Despite its increased size, the Cruze's fuel mileage remains as lofty as that of the
subcompact that sits beside it in showrooms, providing up to 28 - mpg in stop and go driving and 42 - mpg highway when ordered with the Eco trim
level.
The
subcompact sedan that Toyota inherited from its defunct youth - oriented Scion brand is getting another name change for the 2019 model year along with three trim
levels.
The
subcompact SUV goes on sale this spring and will have three different trim
levels.
This feature makes the PX - MiEV seem like a joke, but the ability for plug - in hybrid technology to reduce an SUV's petroleum use below the
level of today's
subcompacts is quite serious.
The entry
level Jetta comes at a price tag of $ 16,720 (Rs. 10 lakhs), which means that there is a plenty of space in their lineup to position a
subcompact car like the Polo.
The 2015 FIAT 500 Turbo strikes a balance between the tortoise - like entry -
level version of the
subcompact hatchback and the more brutal - and incredibly loud - Abarth model.
The BMW i8 blends the performance of a top - end sports car with fuel economy and emissions
levels below even small urban
subcompacts.
According to Automotive News, while U.S. light - vehicle demand has slipped 0.3 percent this year from 2015's record
levels, the
subcompact crossover market is on fire — surging 32 percent through October to nearly 300,000 vehicles.
The redesigned Kia Rio 5 - door has moved up a notch in ride comfort and interior quality
levels and incremental improvements in performance and economy help maintain its competitive edge against other
subcompact offerings.
The Rio has received a welcome upgrade to the interior quality
levels and while it hasn't quite transformed into a luxury hatchback, the materials are all a step up from what you generally get in the
subcompact category.
However, the Fiesta's starting price has increased because Ford has dropped Fiesta's two entry trim
levels to make way for the new the $ 10,644 Ka +, which competes for
subcompact customers like the Fiesta after moving out of the minicar segment.
Registrations of high - specification
subcompact models have grown 24 percent year - on - year while demand for entry -
level models has grown 11 percent, Roelant de Waard, Ford of Europe's sales and marketing chief, said in the statement.
Expected to arrive in Kia retailers beginning early October, the
subcompact duo will be offered in three trim
levels — LX, S and EX.
With its commendable fuel - economy figures, generous
level of standard equipment, affordable pricing, and fun - to - drive character, the Toyota Yaris iA is a
subcompact - class standout.
The Yaris iA is a compelling entry in the
subcompact market that offers competitive pricing, a nimble driving personality, pleasant interior trimmings, and an impressive
level of standard features.
With its commendable fuel - economy figures, generous
level of standard equipment, affordable pricing, and fun - to - drive character, the Scion iA is a
subcompact - class standout.
All new for 2016, Hyundai's entry -
level crossover has grown in size, and now sits in between most
subcompact models like the Honda HR - V and Mazda CX - 3 and their next - size - up brethren, the CR - V and CX - 5, making it a little tough to find a fair set of competitors.
History: The Festiva
subcompact entered the Ford lineup in 1988 as the company's low - cost vehicle for entry -
level buyers.
«Value has always been a core tenet for the Kia brand and the all - new Rio sedan and 5 - door continue to underscore our commitment to buyers looking for an entry -
level vehicle but desire more than what the
subcompact segment offers.
Higher trim
levels will be offered with full - leather seats, something that wasn't available before and isn't exactly common in
subcompact SUV segment.
The 2016 Jeep Renegade is designed as a five - passenger
subcompact crossover SUV that is available in four trim
levels.
That product could be a potential entry -
level crossover slotting in beneath the RDX and based on the all - new 2016 Honda HR - V
subcompact crossover.