In this perfect combination, the new Octavia vRS and Octavia estate vRS set new standards in
the sporty compact class and also takes the brand's sporty genes with it on the road.
Not exact matches
The 2012 Audi Q5 is the Goldilocks of the premium
compact crossover
class, offering a just - right blend of
sporty road manners, comfortable driving dynamics, peppy power and plenty of cabin comfort.
Value in Its
Class There are
sportier compact cars than the Cruze, but Chevrolet's redesigned sedan ranks as one of the most refined.
Other segment leaders were the Honda Fit, best small car with 114 problems per 100, Buick Encore (small SUV, 110), Buick Verano (
compact car, 77), Toyota Prius V (
compact MPV, 130), Mini Cooper and Mini Coupe / Roadster (tied for best
compact sporty car with a score of 161 for both), Chevrolet Equinox (
compact SUV, 85) and Mercedes - Benz GLK -
Class (
compact premium SUV, 115).
Many years ago, if you were after a
sporty compact executive saloon your default purchase was nearly always the BMW 3 Series, which usually seemed to have enough
class and dynamic prowess to edge it ahead of its two closest rivals, the Audi A4 and the Mercedes - Benz C - C
class and dynamic prowess to edge it ahead of its two closest rivals, the Audi A4 and the Mercedes - Benz C -
ClassClass.
This
compact sedan has it all:
sporty looks, a terrific behind - the - wheel experience marked by solid acceleration and handling, top -
class technology, and lots of legroom.
Advanced and
Sporty New Body and Chassis The 2016 Civic will set a new standard for dynamic handling, steering, ride quality and cabin quietness in the
compact class, courtesy of its all new platform, featuring the most rigid and tightly sealed body and the most sophisticated chassis in Civic history.
Stylish
sporty and safe, the Dart promises to inject a dose of excitement into the normally bland
compact car
class.
Comfortable and
compact, the 2018 C -
Class is stunning both inside and out, offering comfortable seating for up to five passengers, as well as a sporty and high - class exterior styling that only hints at its advanced abili
Class is stunning both inside and out, offering comfortable seating for up to five passengers, as well as a
sporty and high -
class exterior styling that only hints at its advanced abili
class exterior styling that only hints at its advanced abilities.
The Infiniti G37 aims to be a
sporty choice in the
compact executive market, and while it's fairly responsive, it can't keep pace with the
class - leading BMW 3 Series, or even the Audi A4 or Mercedes C - Class in cor
class - leading BMW 3 Series, or even the Audi A4 or Mercedes C -
Class in cor
Class in corners.
The ATS - V is a
sportier evolution of the ATS, which is a
compact model aimed right at Audi's A4 and A5, the coupe and sedan variants of the Mercedes - Benz C -
Class, and BMW's 3 and 4 Series.
For right around $ 16,000 - maybe less if you are a good negotiator - you can buy yourself a tightly built, sharp - looking,
sporty coupe and save more than a few bucks over most similarly equipped cars in the
compact class.
The best attended of the most recent sessions were those for the ’10 Camaro in the musclecar category, ’11 Ford F - Series in the truck field, ’12 Ford Explorer in the SUV group, Honda CR - Z in the
sporty - car
class, and Chevrolet Cruze
compact sedan.
Since its market premiere in summer 2005, the B -
Class has evolved into the blueprint for a new species of car which harmonises the benefits of various vehicle concepts: the four - door model boasts the dynamic design of a
sporty saloon, the exterior dimensions of a
compact car, the spaciousness of an estate, the versatility of a mini MPV and, of course, the trademark safety of a Mercedes - Benz.
After this first drive in the ATS, it's fair to say Cadillac has finally developed a
sporty compact luxury car that can compete with the best in the
class.
In terms of both handling and acceleration, the CR - V isn't as
sporty as some
compact - crossover competitors, but it's still one of the best in its
class.
With what seems like an abundance of
compact SUVs here in South Florida, the
sporty and luxurious Range Rover Evoque is in a
class of its own.
Subtle yet comprehensive refinements advance the
compact class's
sportiest model to new heights of driving fun and function