Welded and rolled sheet metal joints are widely used for the first time in cars from
the small vehicle segment.
The just unveiled MINI carries forward its predecessorâ $ ™ s aspiration to be the leading vehicle
the small vehicle segment.
Not exact matches
Alone, each of those
vehicles could cover only a
small segment of the transportation network, but together they can have a big spread.
Some people want
small cars but aren't willing to move down to a B -
segment vehicle that offers virtually no difference in fuel economy but requires a big sacrifice in power and generally a sacrifice in comfort on long highway drives.
However, industry experts argue that as
vehicles continue to differentiate and market
segments fragment into ever -
smaller niches, it will become more difficult for auto makers to incorporate a standard for airbag components and locations.
It is arguably the most difficult task for an automaker: Deliver a fun, functional interior in a
vehicle priced less than $ 30,000, but the Hyundai Kona
small CUV does just that and more to create a seismic event within the compact
segment.
Jim Federico is currently in charge of B -
segment small cars for GM around the world, from the United States to Europe to Brazil to China to Indonesia and everywhere in between, but his engineering hands have been all over some ten GM
vehicles that are currently on sale in the United States, includin
Jim Federico is currently in charge of B -
segment small cars for GM around the world, from the United States to Europe to Brazil to China to Indonesia and everywhere in between, but his engineering hands have been all over some ten GM
vehicles that are currently on sale in the United States, including:
Ford Going global Like so many
vehicles coming from the Ford Motor Company these days, the next Escape is built on the global C -
segment platform that underpins the Focus and a bevy of other
small cars (page 66).
Rather, it's a significantly
smaller vehicle that competes in an entirely different
segment.
The full - sized SUV is a
small segment and only limited numbers of
vehicles in this
segment are sold.
The
smallest of the Mercedes - Benz utility
vehicles, the Mercedes - Benz GLA - Class competes in the rapidly growing compact luxury crossover
segment.
The
vehicle that created the
small sport utility
vehicle segment makes its...
Segment - exclusive technologies once found only on higher classed SUVs The all - new 2015 Jeep Renegade offers technology features once found only in upper - segment vehicles, and makes them attainable to customers in the growing small SUV segment — including award - winning Uconnect Access, Uconnect touchscreens and the segment's largest full - color instrument c
Segment - exclusive technologies once found only on higher classed SUVs The all - new 2015 Jeep Renegade offers technology features once found only in upper -
segment vehicles, and makes them attainable to customers in the growing small SUV segment — including award - winning Uconnect Access, Uconnect touchscreens and the segment's largest full - color instrument c
segment vehicles, and makes them attainable to customers in the growing
small SUV
segment — including award - winning Uconnect Access, Uconnect touchscreens and the segment's largest full - color instrument c
segment — including award - winning Uconnect Access, Uconnect touchscreens and the
segment's largest full - color instrument c
segment's largest full - color instrument cluster.
Another option first introduced on the
vehicle is a rear - view backup camera; widely available on
smaller vehicles, it is the first in the full - size van
segment.
Through April, the Ford Escape was the top seller in its
segment, but Ford sees an even greater opportunity with
smaller vehicles on a much larger stage.
GMC Terrain: Sharing underpinnings with the new Equinox, the Terrain represents GMC's first - ever foray in to the
small cross / utility
vehicle segment.
All - new 2015 Jeep ® Renegade marks the brand's first entry in the
small sport - utility
vehicle (SUV)
segment — delivering a best - in - class combination of fuel efficiency and off - road capability
Sportage (
Small SUV) and Soul (Compact Multi-Purpose
Vehicle) recognized as highest - in -
segment; three additional models ranked among the top three in their respective categories
India is the largest
small sedan market, as almost all automakers focused on the
segment due to the tax benefits on
vehicles up to four meters long.
It has been observed that a
smaller vehicle to sit below the Discovery Sport in the «leisure» range has the greatest appeal within Land Rover, particularly as it would fill an obvious gap in the company's line - up and would compete in a
segment where it has plenty of history with the Freelander.
More compact than the pioneering RX luxury utility
vehicle (LUV) at 182.7 inches long with a 106.3 inch wheelbase, the LF - NX Turbo concept focuses on the growing
segment of
smaller,...
Rather than abandon the
smaller - sedan
segments, automakers are making their compact
vehicles roomier and quieter.
Most Capable Compact SUV Ever is based on historical U.S. unibody C - SUV
segment competitors as identified by 2016 CY WardsAuto
Small Cross / Utility
Vehicle SUV
segment (years 1985 - 2017).
All of us at this Jeep dealership are pleased to announce that the all - new 2015 Jeep Renegade will be the first entry in the
small sport - utility
vehicle segment for the Jeep brand.
Many motorists are lifelong fans of the
segment, as
smaller vehicles are easy to park and maneuver.
Retail deliveries of the Trax, a
vehicle that helped spark the rapid growth of the
small crossover
segment, were up 45 percent.
More than 450,000
small and subcompact sport - utility
vehicles were sold in 2016, with the
segment up seven per cent, and subcompact sport - utes up roughly...
The 2018 Mazda CX - 5 would look good in any
vehicle segment, but it's especially attractive for an affordable
small SUV.
With
segment sales edging towards 100,000 purchases by the end of 2014, the Light Car
segment trails only the
Small Car class for passenger
vehicle sales in this country.
This, plus a
smaller and more lightweight hybrid system, will help ensure that the
vehicle is ultra-fuel-efficient, making it extremely competitive in its
segment.
The Renegade's bold, slatted grille might not win over conservative buyers comparing it to the Toyota RAV4 and other popular
small crossovers, but to be honest, we're pretty excited that a
vehicle in this
segment can look so entertaining.
Since it launched in 2005, MAZDA5 redefined the definition of
small family transport
vehicles, by offering seating for six in three easily configurable rows, as well as styling and dynamics simply not found in any other
vehicle in this
segment.
The Mirage was rated as having the highest Model Loyalty in the Non-Luxury Traditional Sub-Compact Car
Segment for the 2014 model year, making it a top choice for people who are looking for a
smaller vehicle.
Citroen claims its standard 360 - degree camera will be a first in both the under $ 40,000 and over $ 40,000
small - car
segments, allowing drivers to sight the entire exterior of the
vehicle when manoeuvring in tight spaces, reversing, or driving out of restrictive driveways and garages.
In this
segment, most (not all) of the
vehicles perform very well on all crash tests, including the
small frontal overlap test which simulates the
vehicle striking a pole with just the front corner of the car.
Small things like this make a big difference when all the
vehicles in a
segment are good or great.
It is the first
vehicle in the
small car
segment to feature this unique paint finish.
The new - generation MINI sees the British manufacturer also strengthening its position as the leading maker of premium
vehicles in the
small car and compact
segments in China.
· Green light for the latest edition of the top athlete in the
small car
segment; the new MINI John Cooper Works combines authentic race feeling with the premium characteristics and extended product substance of the latest MINI Generation; distinctive, tradition - steeped, based on a
vehicle concept combining MINI and John Cooper Works, with performance qualities which are exceptional within the competitive environment.
The market:
Small crossovers have taken root rapidly in the market and now are the industry's fourth - largest
vehicle segment.
As such, MINI continues its success story as the leading supplier of premium
vehicles in the
small car and compact
segment.
The term usually comprises any
vehicle that is
smaller than a compact SUV in North - American standardization, or any 4x4 with a supermini body in international standardization or based on a supermini (B -
segment cars in Europe) platform.
Although the
vehicle has some design elements resembling the Mobilio which may not go down well with image - conscious Indian buyers, the fact that Honda will be the only carmaker to offer a seven - seater in the
small SUV or crossover
segment is sure to give it an edge over rivals.
Because it's a
small, stylish, and smart
vehicle — probably the best - looking model in the B
segment (sorry, Ford Fiesta, you are old and boring now).
The Evoque is a
segment down, priced at Rs. 65 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the top - end diesel, the
vehicle just makes so much more sense despite being
smaller than the Discovery in almost every way.
Davide Danesin, the head of Maserati
vehicle programs, explained that the super-SUV
segment is fairly
small, so Maserati will only compete in it if the project makes perfect financial sense.
Lexus may not be the only player in the
small luxury hybrid
segment, but that doesn't mean the CT 200h isn't a brilliant
vehicle.
The North American Concept
Vehicle of the Year Awards recognize
vehicles that are most likely to shape the automotive industry in the future, and it's looking like the Hyundai Santa Cruz will do just that in the
small truck
segment.
Another popular
vehicle in the
small hatchback
segment, the Hyundai Eon has fetched a zero star rating in the recently conducted Global NCAP crash tests.