Boasting more rear legroom than some midsize sedans and similarly impressive interior design and materials, the Nissan Sentra is one of the grown -
ups in the compact car segment.
As competition heats
up in the compact car segment, Honda is hoping to lure customers with more than just the promise of a well - built, efficient and reliable sporty car.
Not exact matches
Ford has significantly
upped the ante
in the
compact -
car segment with its redesigned 2012 Focus, which has taken a giant leap
in terms of looks and quality.
Although the
cars ended
up slightly larger than the Tempo and Topaz, and the Mondeo was marketed as a large family
car in Europe, reviewers judged the
car too small for American tastes compared to Japanese product lines where Toyota's Camry was their next size
up from
compact cars, and the Taurus / Sable was the direct market
segment competitor for the Camry.
The Ford EcoSport has always been a very strong contender
in the
compact SUV
segment and to catch
up with the competition, the automaker had launched the facelifted version of the
car in late 2017.
Annual growth rates of
up to five per cent are expected
in the small
car and
compact segment of the premium class
in the years to come.
Among these towering pillars of performance is the 2015 Dodge Dart, a
car that one -
ups the
compact car segment in which it competes.
Driving this
car makes you realise that the competition has a lot to catch
up with because not only is the American
compact sedan the safest
in its
segment but excels
in almost every department offering good design, performance, handling, ride and features.
The Toyota Corolla should be able to maintain best - seller status
in the
compact sedan
segment, as its fuel efficient 1.8 - liter four - cylinder engine produces
up to 140 horsepower and 126 lb - ft of torque when matched with its available continuously - variable automatic transmission (a six - speed manual is standard with the
car).