The 2016 Dodge Dart provides aggressive and athletic
styling in a compact sedan package that appeals to younger buyers looking for a pleasing mix of look - at - me design and attractive pricing.
Not exact matches
In fact, nearly every
compact car on the market offers both a traditional
sedan and five - door variation, giving buyers the flexibility to choose which body
style suits them best.
Last year, we rounded up the top six
compact sedans and we came away impressed by the high
style, advanced technology, and fun - yet - frugal engines offered
in the segment.
What it is: The Chevrolet Cruze is a
compact car with a standard turbocharged gas engine, available
in sedan and hatchback body
styles.
The Forte is Kia's five - seat
compact car, available
in sedan and hatchback body
styles, with the latter designated the Forte5.
What it is: The Forte is Kia's
compact car, and it's available
in sedan and hatchback body
styles.
With more upscale
styling inspired by the Genesis
sedan, a much - improved interior, and plenty of new features, the 2017 Hyundai Elantra looks like it will be a competitive entry
in the mainstream
compact sedan segment.
What it is: The Focus serves as Ford's entry
in the
compact car class; it's available
in sedan and hatchback body
styles.
Added comfort with contemporary
style is the leather interior to heighten the quality and craftsmanship for the BMW 3 Series More information about the 2013 BMW 3 Series: The BMW 3 - Series is a family of sporty
sedans, wagons, coupes, and convertibles — all sized at what would be considered a compact car in the U.S. 2013 BMW 3 - Series Sedans and Sports Wagon models are built on a new - generation (F30) platform that made its debut with the 2012 - model sedan — and is slightly longer, lower, and wider, while Coupe and Convertible 3 - Series models remain built on the previous pla
sedans, wagons, coupes, and convertibles — all sized at what would be considered a
compact car
in the U.S. 2013 BMW 3 - Series
Sedans and Sports Wagon models are built on a new - generation (F30) platform that made its debut with the 2012 - model sedan — and is slightly longer, lower, and wider, while Coupe and Convertible 3 - Series models remain built on the previous pla
Sedans and Sports Wagon models are built on a new - generation (F30) platform that made its debut with the 2012 - model
sedan — and is slightly longer, lower, and wider, while Coupe and Convertible 3 - Series models remain built on the previous platform.
It is a
compact executive car that comes available
in either a
sedan or wagon
style.
Ford has resurrected the Escort name on a contemporary
styled compact sedan set to go on sale
in 2014; but only
in China where Ford's traditional small car nomenclature remains untainted — the...
In terms of
styling, the
compact sedan borrows its design from its larger siblings, particularly the Honda City.
As I mentioned
in my 328i wagon notes, buyers need to be aware that this is a
compact vehicle; the wagon configuration is as much for
style as convenience, offering little additional room over a
sedan and nowhere near the cargo volume of a modern crossover or SUV.
Chevy's
compact Cruze Limited for 2016 features
styling squarely
in line with the Impala and Malibu
sedans.
The HondaCivic is a
compact car offered
in hatchback,
sedan and coupe body
styles.
Audi's A3 is the definitive
compact sedan — elegant
styling (particularly
in S - line trim), meets practical packaging and excellent driving dynamics.
Last year, KBB.com said shoppers will like the Verano if they're looking for a «big - car ride, comfort and
style in a fuel - efficient
compact sedan.»
There's some pretty wild stuff at play here, but it's wrapped
in new
styling that will be familiar to anyone following Mercedes» other recent
styling efforts, like the big S - Class and
compact C - Class
sedans.
Exteriors — One area where Tata cars weren't fairing strongly was the design but the company has taken a step
in the right direction with the Zest, which not only looks attractive but among the best
styled compact sedans available
in India today.
The 2013 Suzuki SX4 is a
compact 5 - seater that's offered
in three versions: a
sedan body
style, SportBack (hatchback), and a Crossover.
The Focus is a
compact car that's available
in sedan and four - door hatchback body
styles.
The Insight is unique
in providing universally appealing
styling, with the packaging and refinement of a premium
compact sedan and fuel efficiency competitive with leading hatchback hybrid models.
The simply -
styled Escort concept was revealed this weekend
in Shanghai, and it suggests design possibilities for a Ford
compact sedan.
The best
compact sedans are those that offer either a little something extra for the money, or which best exemplify the efficiency,
style, or reliability that buyers often expect
in this segment of the market.
Four - door hatchback and
sedan body
styles are offered, and all - wheel drive — an unusual feature
in the
compact - car class — is standard.
As before, four - door hatchback and
sedan body
styles are offered, and all - wheel drive — an unusual feature
in the
compact - car class — is standard.
The
styling may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it helps make the IS stand out
in a very crowded field of
compact luxury
sedans.
As the brand's flagship
compact (the Jetta
sedan gets a GTI - analog
in the GLI, but nothing as potent as this), the Golf R gives VW a direct competitor to Subaru's rally - ready WRX and WRX STI, only with the added practicality of the hatchback body
style Subaru abandoned
in a 2015 redesign.
A
compact sedan with a 12 - cubic - foot trunk, the Fusion Hybrid seats five
in comfort and
style.
Moving away from its plain - Jane looks, the Hyundai Xcent was the first
compact sedan to get
in exciting
styling.
The latest generation of the Hyundai Elantra has been fighting the good fight
in the
compact segment since 2011, and it gains high marks not just for its status as a reliable used
sedan, but also for its sense of
style and high end interior compared to some of its rivals.
In terms of
styling, adding a boot to the Maruti Swift DZire looks like an afterthought, which makes the
compact sedan look quirky, while the Amaze has been sculpted neatly and looks well proportioned from all angles.
Most notable, perhaps, is how the Forte5 hatchback and two - door Koup join the Forte
sedan in making Kia one of just two manufacturers to offer three body
styles from a single
compact model
in North America.
The third generation Mazda3 is a
compact car offered
in two body
styles in North America (five - door hatchback and four - door
sedan), widely rated as one of the best choices
in its segment.
The third generation Mazda3 is a
compact car offered
in two body
styles in North America (five - door hatchback and four - door
sedan), widely rated as one of the best...
The 2016 Ford Focus delivers European
style and handling
in a comfortable
compact domestic
sedan.
A step up from the Fiesta, the 2016 Ford Focus is a
compact car that also comes
in hatch and
sedan body
styles, both of which offer seating for five.
Tata Motors is betting big on the first time upgraders owning small hatchback cars to drive sales of its newly launched
compact sedan «
Style Back» Tata Tigor
in the passenger vehicle portfolio.
The Volkswagen Jetta has long been a top choice for the
compact sedan segment — and with a thorough redesign for the 2019 model - year, with athletic
styling, an increase
in cabin space, and a plethora of premium features, it raises the bar even higher.
The options available are incredible unique: the BMW 328d xDrive offers diesel power, while the BMW 330e iPerformance hybrid luxury sports car (that's a mouthful) gives you unbeatable commuting convenience; the BMW 330i / 330i xDrive is an exceptionally well - equipped
compact luxury car, available as a
sedan, Sports Wagon, or Gran Turismo; the breathtaking BMW 340i / 340i xDrive offers the most power and sharp design
in two
styles.
It also makes a bold statement
in the
compact sedan space with Accord - like
styling and, of course, the first -
in - class diesel CVT option.
Chevy's
compact Cruze for 2015 gets a modest refresh, bringing its
styling more
in line with the Impala and Malibu
sedans.
Kia's entry
in the competitive and crowded
compact - car class is available
in two body
styles, the stylish 2018 Kia Forte
sedan and the even sexier Forte5 hatchback.
With its combination of great technology, fuel - efficient drivetrains, sporty
styling, upscale interior and amenities, and fun - to - drive nature, we expect that the Jetta will make a huge splash
in the
compact sedan market when it goes on sale.»
The latest line of Civic
compact cars is now available
in a choice of three body
styles, including the Civic
Sedan, Coupe and Hatchback.
Toyota Furia Concept: We're not sure if Toyota's upcoming Furia concept will be a green car, but what we know from the few teasers released for it is that it will be a
compact sedan with
styling elements borrowed from last year's NS4 plug -
in hybrid
sedan concept.
Suzuki first launched the SX4
in 2006, offering the affordable
compact in both a five - door hatchback and a four - door
sedan body
style.