Not exact matches
«We see an emerging
segment in the U.S. for a premium,
small car below the Saab 9 - 3
sport sedan,» said Augustsson, who also is using the New York show to unveil a new Saab 9 - 3 convertible, coming out this fall, that's built on GM's new front - wheel - drive Epsilon platform.
The
small -
car segment also is feeling the impact of the
sport - utility craze.
The cheapest
sports cars to own are generally from the
smaller segments, and the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST is among the
smallest.
The Audi TT is a
small two - door
sports car that has held its own in a fairly competitive
segment and has generated an impressive following that has helped push it to become a more mainstream luxury
sports car.
Speaking to Autocar, van der Sande said it was «inevitable» that the reborn French brand, famous for its
sports cars, would expand its initial single - model range from a
small Porsche Cayman rival into other
segments.
Next to it Toyota will also unveil a new extension of its
sports utility vehicle line - up into the
small car segment: Toyota Urban Cruiser.
As was the case with the BMW X5 as the world's first
Sports Activity Vehicle and the BMW 1 Series, to this day the only rear - wheel - drive premium
small car, BMW is again developing a new market
segment and giving additional driver groups the unique experience of The Ultimate Driving Machine.