Ford has long been one of the kings of the SUV market, but the automaker had a small hole in its lineup that will soon be filled with the arrival
of the subcompact EcoSport.
The almost supernatural growth
of the subcompact segment proves car buyers in America are becoming more than off - handedly interested in better fuel economy.
Drivers can't seem to get enough
of the subcompact SUV with its combination or nimble handling, versatile interior and impressive fuel economy!
Sharing a platform with the Fiat 500X, it's part of a wave
of subcompact crossovers that undercut more traditional models like the Honda CR - V, Toyota RAV4, and Jeep's own Cherokee in size and price.
Toyota has just unveiled the all - new Euro version
of the subcompact Yaris.
The Aveo is one of the known underperformers
of the subcompact segment, soon to be replaced by a vastly better Chevrolet Sonic.
54.5 %
of the subcompact and compact cars with manual transmissions get poorer fuel economy than the same cars with automatic or continuously variable transmissions
Bottom line: The Hyundai Accent may be among the very best
of the subcompact cars, even with spotty availability on USB and Bluetooth, and without the lowest price among subcompacts.
The remainder
of the subcompact - car class is carried over unchanged, or receives minor revisions such as additional standard safety equipment, updated trim, and / or a shuffling of standard equipment and option - package content.
Its tall build and mini-van-like profile result in passenger and cargo space that's second to none in this class, and rivals that
of some subcompact SUVs.
Production begins in Italy
of the subcompact Jeep Renegade.
As a result, the company is looking to tout the Veloster's virtues against other sporty hatchbacks as well as
some of the subcompact crossovers flooding the market.
When you think
of the subcompact coupe segment, the smart fortwo is likely one of the first models to come to mind.
The Wall Street Journal reports that Chevrolet will end production
of the subcompact Sonic as early as this year.
But the Escort / Tracer value models have been part
of the subcompact's lineup during three years of development, said Ford spokesman Ed Miller.
The Soul is defying the segment trends, outselling its dying competition and much of the rest
of the subcompact class.
The growing number
of subcompact crossovers tells us that the wonderful world of automobiles is many things, and «democratic» is undoubtedly one of them.
If any more proof were needed about the growing importance
of subcompact crossovers, look no further than the Renegade.
But with the other two of the Big Three domestic car makers each offering a pair
of subcompact crossovers, how long can the Blue Oval afford to stay away from this party?
The spindle grille is still there, but most parts
of the subcompact crossover were designed to thrill.
We had revealed long back that the company was to reveal the next generation
of its subcompact sedan and this is the second generation of the model which is all set to make its global debut in India.
The idea
of a subcompact SUV might be uncharted water for Mercedes, but the 2015 GLA45 AMG has the performance, styling, and luxury expected from the German automaker.
Also known as the Verna in India and China, the Solaris in Russia, and the Grand Avega in Indonesia, among other names, the Accent has always been a staple
of the subcompact segment, offering both a sedan and hatchback body style.
Basically a raised, more rugged - looking version
of the subcompact hatchback, the i20 Active is aimed at customers with active lifestyles and drivers who need a small car that's also useful on poor - quality roads outside the city.
Millennials who love to pile friends into their cars will also appreciate the added legroom and utility
of a subcompact crossover.
The Ford Fiesta can be thought of as the Mazda3
of the subcompact segment, a runabout that is far from boring to drive yet also efficient and inexpensive to buy.
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 2014 Honda Fit EV loses its vaunted «Magic Seat» feature, which is responsible for the gas - model's impressive interior flexibility, due to the placement
of the subcompact hatchback's battery pack.
32.8 cubic feet of cargo put it squarely in the tiny wagon category, but the MINI Cooper Clubman's nimble handling and retro appeal give it an edge over many
of its subcompact hatchback rivals.
Month in and month out, the Chevy Trax continues to not only prove the strength
of the subcompact crossover segment in the United States, but also the market's voracious demand for crossovers (at the expense of sedans).
Ford India has two new editions
of its subcompact SUV EcoSport.
The existence
of a subcompact model gives the automaker permission to grow the compact a bit.
A recent wave
of subcompact crossover SUVs threatens the Impreza, but this is also why Subaru builds the Impreza - based Crosstrek model, which offers greater ground clearance for plowing through a snowstorm or up a rocky trail.
Our Opinion: In the Prius C — the C stands for city, by the way — you get a combination
of subcompact exterior dimensions and a hybrid powertrain.
However, a wave
of subcompact crossover SUVs dents this Subaru's appeal.
The new engine is 10 % more powerful and fuel economy is up about 5 mpg, to 41 mpg in highway driving, the best
of any subcompact.
The corporate cousins are both feeling the lack
of a subcompact crossover / SUV on par with the Buick Encore, Chevrolet Trax, Jeep Renegade, Mazda CX - 3 or Nissan Juke (almost 500,000 sales this year).
There's no shortage
of subcompact crossovers on the market.
The 2014 Focus ST hatchback is the performance version
of the subcompact Ford Fiesta line with a sport suspension, 197 hp turbocharged engine, and manual six - speed transmission.
The 2017 Honda HR - V and the 2017 Nissan Juke might be on your list
of subcompact crossovers to drive.
The Honda WR - V subcompact crossover goes up against the king
of the subcompact SUV segment, the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza.
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.
Here are impressions from our first taste
of this subcompact Hyundai, which is set to go on sale at the end of November.
For the past few years, sales
of subcompact cars have been holding steady.
Here's a look at the stars
of the subcompact class of» 91: FORD
In the end, Ford's EcoSport delivers an experience that puts it at the middle
of the subcompact pack, at best.
In terms of interior space, the CX - 3 trails
some of its subcompact rivals, but in terms of the fun - to - drive factor it's hard to beat — Mazda works hard to make sure every vehicle they sell is worthy of the «Zoom - Zoom» tagline.
Naturally, the smaller size
of subcompact SUVs means that space behind the second row can be relatively modest, so we recommend taking a close look at that cargo bay to make sure it meets your needs.
The 2016 Honda Fit is a satisfying little hatchback that pairs the cargo space of an SUV and more backseat legroom than many sedans with the fuel efficiency
of a subcompact, at up to 41 mpg.
Matrix combines the functionality of an SUV, the style, image and performance of a sports car and the affordability
of a subcompact sedan.