subcompact
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of subcompact
Example Sentences
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The company still caters to budget buyers with a line of subcompact SUVs, but builds them in South Korea where the company is able to eke out a profit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Roughly 90% of the Chevrolet and Buick subcompact sport-utility vehicles made in South Korea get exported to the U.S., analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
I wasn’t in the market for a subcompact sedan—buildwise, I’m more of a roomy-seat full-size.
From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026
The Subaru Crosstrek is a resale value superstar, and could return $6,000 more to your pocket when you sell compared to subcompact SUVs at the bottom of the resale value charts.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 26, 2025
The interior in the HR-V is similarly chic and upscale for a subcompact crossover.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 28, 2024
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