subcompact
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of subcompact
Example Sentences
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Last year, only 88,500 subcompacts were sold, less than 1% of total vehicle sales.
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
The interior in the HR-V is similarly chic and upscale for a subcompact crossover.
From Seattle Times
Drop the rear seats in the Impreza and you’ll have 56 cubic feet of storage space to work with, which is about what a typical subcompact SUV offers.
From Seattle Times
Likewise, Toyota and Honda later halted U.S. sales of their subcompacts.
From Seattle Times
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