Sure, other
subcompact cars out there like the Honda Fit, Kia Rio, Ford Fiesta and Chevrolet Sonic cost thousands less and are arguably more practical.
Not exact matches
Downsizing is nothing new for mainstream automakers, which have been pumping
out subcompacts for several years now, but the X1 presages a coming tide of smaller luxury vehicles, both
cars and crossovers.
While this geeky - looking
subcompact has pretty much nothing in common with the iconic German sports
car, both
cars will have you questioning logic: it turns
out the rear - engine Porsche handles better than many mid-engine competitors and the
subcompact Fit is as cavernous as a small cargo van.
Even though Audi's Q3
subcompact crossover only recently went on sale in the U.S. for the 2015 model year, the
car has actually been
out in Europe for a few years now.
As my colleagues have pointed
out, it sounds more like a rally
car than a
subcompact.
This
subcompact model is small, fuel - efficient and one of the most affordable
cars out there.
It turns
out that they are not the only
car builder from the Pacific island nation working on an open air
subcompact.
In the former camp, the new Accent
subcompact car gains fresh and sophisticated styling inside and
out, a more efficient engine, improved safety features, and a revamped infotainment system that is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Not only does it drive more like a normal
car, it's the only
subcompact hatchback
out there that gets 50 mpg.â $ Edmunds
If you've been curious about what the best
cars for your family might be then you should definitely check
out the 2016 Honda HR - V if you're looking for a
subcompact crossover, the 2016 Honda CR - V if you're looking for a compact crossover, the 2016 Honda Pilot if you're looking for a three - row crossover, and the 2016 Honda Odyssey if you're considering a new minivan.
For the general
subcompact buyer, the Fit has lots of reasons to buy — it is one of the most versatile
cars out there.
The
subcompact car market is a crowded one that includes the popular Honda Fit, Ford Fiesta, and Nissan Versa Note to name a few, so manufacturers have to keep their little
cars fresh and new if they don't want to be left
out.
Automotive News and the Wall Street Journal have both reported Ford may discontinue the Taurus and
subcompact Fiesta, and Chevrolet will discontinue the Impala (arguably the best full - size
car when it came
out in 2013) and
subcompact Sonic.
Unique styling make this
subcompact car stand
out in a crowd.
Seeking
out the best fuel economy in used
cars typically means sticking to compact,
subcompact, and hybrid models, as these vehicles are most often given the drivetrains and lightweight designs best oriented towards saving your money at the pump.
For urbanites who want a
car to own, not a Lyft, Honda made an SUV
out of the hatchback Honda Fit, our Editors» Choice for
subcompact cars.
Of course, they happily brag about their four utility vehicles, but there's still a strong desire to produce compact and
subcompact cars that stand
out in the market.
If you're looking for a
subcompact car — smaller than the Ford Focus, Mazda3, or VW Golf — you should check
out the Fiesta when it arrives in the U.S. in May.