Sentences with phrase «more than a compact sedan»

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Sales of compact sedans are especially strong these days because they are more spacious, more luxuriously trimmed, dramatically safer, and far more fuel - efficient than ever before, even while pricing has hardly increased.

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.

Compared with some of the smaller, snappy - looking sedans in our test group, the 2014 Jetta comes across as big and square - rigged, more like the mid-size VW Passat than an affordable compact sedan.

In fact, each of the cars in this comparison seemed far more like a mid-size sedan than the crummy compact sedans of the past that we can't help but remember.

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 rear seats have more legroom than in some compact sedans, and headroom impresses, too.

There's enough power in this 2015 Ford Transit that accelerating the big van down highway on - ramps isn't any more stressful than driving a low - horsepower compact sedan.

More so than any SUVs or crossovers or coupe / sedan half - breeds, the 1 - series - a compact, practical, fun - to - drive entry with a full measure of family DNA - is the kind of brand extension that is easy to get behind.

Even still, the EV version of Ford's compact still costs more than twice as much as a base model Focus S sedan with a manual transmission.

In the 2012 Infiniti EX35, Infiniti has the best - driving premium compact crossover on the market, which probably has more to do with its surprisingly low center of gravity than anything else (the EX35 is only 4.7 ″ taller than a G37 sedan).

Volkswagen's latest compact sedan is more than holding its own in the top five of the compact class.

That's more than a foot shorter than Buick's compact Verano 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.

KMA offers a complete line of vehicles, including the rear - drive K900 flagship sedan ** Cadenza premium sedan, Sorento CUV, Soul urban passenger vehicle, Soul Electric Vehicle ***, Sportage compact CUV, Optima midsize sedan, Optima Hybrid, the Forte compact sedan, Forte5 and Forte Koup, Rio and Rio 5 - door subcompacts and the Sedona midsize multi-purpose vehicle, through a network of more than 765 dealers across the United States.

Take the base engine in the Nissan Sentra as a prime example: with just 130 - hp and 128 lb - ft of torque on offer, the 1.8 - liter four - cylinder gasoline engine that's available on almost every Nissan Sentra trim has outputs you'd associate more with a supermini than a compact sedan (the entry - level Ford Fiesta supermini, for example, has 120 - hp and 112 lb - ft of torque on tap).

More information about the 2017 Buick Verano: The 2017 Buick Verano is at the leading edge of a new kind of sedan — one that's compact, refined, comfort - oriented and luxurious, yet at a price that is a bit lower than traditional luxury brands.

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.

We're more than happy to help you with anything you may need, so stop in today and see why the Civic is one of the most celebrated compact sedans of all time.

It's been more than a decade now since luxury compact crossovers have become immensely popular and have become almost as commonplace as their sedan counterparts.

Highlights: Refresh for 2011New front and rear exterior stylingNew interior upgradesIncrease in side - mirror size to improve visibilityNew Toyota Care Complimentary Maintenance PlanStandard stability controlStandard traction controlStandard 1.8 - liter 4 - cylinder engineIntroductionIntroduced more than four decades ago, the Toyota Corolla is a compact sedan with seating for up to 5 passengers.

More information about the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport offers the convenience of a crossover utility vehicle in a footprint that's smaller than most compact sedans, which makes it extremely easy to park and maneuver.

The 2015 Honda Civic sedan and coupe are some of the best - known compact cars sold in the U.S.. From the time the first Civic went on sale more than 40 years ago, the car has reflected its era — and the late...

The new compact sedan brings a new look and spirit to the important B segment, and offers more quality and technology than customers would ever expect, together with outstanding fuel efficiency and value.

But there is more to this compact sedan than just that.

Then just last year, realizing that Americans wanted a sedan more than a two - passenger hatchback, Honda introduced a four - door Civic hybrid sedan with body styling almost identical to that of the newest generation of the gasoline - powered Civic compact sedan.

It also is one of the more technologically advanced compact sedans on the market with a new, optional feature called Traffic Jam Assist, which takes the burden off a driver in stop - and - go traffic, applying slight acceleration, braking and steering guidance when the car is stuck in traffic and speeds are less than 38 mph.

With less distance between the front and back wheels than you'd find on a compact hatchback or sedan, and a usually firmer suspension setup to prevent body lean in the bends, there's always the chance that compact crossovers tend to be noticeably worse to drive than more conventional cars.

GM and Chevy have done little to promote the hybrid Malibu, since it gets more MPG than the Chevy Volt in gas mode (non-electric), more than the Fusion Hybrid, and as much MPG as the foreign compacts, yet the hybrid Malibu is a midsized sedan.

More information about the 2014 BMW X1: At about 175 inches long — a little longer than the Range Rover Evoque, a little shorter than the Audi Q5 — the BMW X1 is roughly the same length as a compact sedan, so parking and maneuverability will be easy.

Boasting more rear legroom than some midsize sedans and similarly impressive interior design and materials, the Nissan Sentra is one of the grown - ups in the compact car segment.

After that compact sedan and hatchback hits Canadian dealerships late 2018 or early 2019, the automaker is looking to build an SUV off of the chassis, «something more SUV than the GLA.»

The G35, significantly larger and more powerful than the G20, was aimed more at the entry level premium - sports sedan market instead of the G20's premium - sport compact market.

of torque, the Honda compact sedan offers 11 more horsepower and one more pound - foot of torque than the Toyota Corolla S with a CVT we tested.

More information about the 2015 BMW X1: At about 175 inches long — a little longer than the Range Rover Evoque, a little shorter than the Audi Q5 — the BMW X1 is roughly the same length as a compact sedan, so parking and maneuverability are easy.

If you're shopping for a compact car with a more refined look, ride and interior quality than the average economy sedan, the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze sedan is sure to win you over.

The 2016 Forte delivers more than you'd expect from a compact sedan.

A few years ago I would have bet big money you could not make a AT with more than 5 speeds that would fit easily into a FWD compact sedan unless at least 3 of the gears were reverse.

It looks more like a sleek contemporary compact sedan than the previous generation, which featured its hybrid credentials more prominently.

On one hand, the 17.7 cubic feet behind the Macan's rear seat is more volume than one finds in the typical compact sedan's trunk.

The Lexus IS - specifically, the entry - level Lexus IS 250 - is a compact luxury sedan that presents more personality than any other entry in the Japanese brand's line - up.

Midsize sedans are larger and roomier than compact cars such as the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, providing more space for passengers and gear, and usually a smoother ride and quieter interior.

this car has a lot more room and functionality than the Volt, which is a compact sedan.

If you look at the base MSRPs of the most popular compact sedans and hatches in Canada, it stands to reason the Qashqai will start somewhere in the $ 17,000 to $ 20,000 raneg; it's hard to imagine it luring people away from their beloved compacts for much more than that.

Midsize sedans like the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord had a long run at the top, but Americans now buy more compact SUVs than any other class of vehicle.

Rivaling a host of other compact sedans like Maruti Dzire, Hyundai Xcent, Volkswagen Ameo, Ford Aspire and Tata Tigor, the new Amaze still measures under 4 - metres in length and promises to be more premium and better equipped than before.

But there's hope, for those drivers that want to add a bit more fun than the typical forgettable compact sedan there are few more memorable models, like the VW Jetta GLI and Honda Civic Si.

Nowhere is this dedication more visible than in the Jetta, Volkswagen's flagship compact sedan, and perhaps the best compromise between modern features and a low price tag is the 2016 Jetta S with Technology.

Top models can still be appointed with the works - including a navigation system and full leather upholstery - making the Civic feel more like a compact luxury sedan than an affordable commuter.

Other vehicles to take note of at the show include: - Hyundai's new compact Elantra sedan, a larger and more civilized offering than the subcompact Excel.

But despite the GT's added horsepower, basically this is a compact four - door hatchback dressed in sports duds that can carry more stuff than your traditional economy sedan with trunk.