subcompact

[suhb-kom-pakt]

noun

1. an automobile that is smaller than a compact.

Word History and Origins

Origin of subcompact¹

First recorded in 1965–70; sub- + compact ¹

Example Sentences

The interior in the HR-V is similarly chic and upscale for a subcompact crossover.

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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.

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Likewise, Toyota and Honda later halted U.S. sales of their subcompacts.

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Honda, which makes the Fit subcompact, Honda e electric car and Gold Wing motorcycle, said its profitability improved, especially in North America, where production recovered.

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A midsize car or sport utility vehicle would have enough room for a far larger sodium battery than the low-cost subcompacts that Chinese manufacturers are initially building.

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