subcompact
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of subcompact
Example Sentences
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Sales mix is keeping industry average prices lower, as segments including subcompact SUVs, compact cars, and mid-size cars saw year-over-year sales gains in July, Kelley Blue Book said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 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
Sales of subcompact cars—such as the Honda Fit—have collapsed by 86% in the past decade, according to data from industry-research firm Cox Automotive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 13, 2025
We’ve spent hundreds of hours driving and evaluating the current collection of subcompact SUVs, including the Subaru Crosstrek.
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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