subcompact
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of subcompact
Example Sentences
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Sales of cheaper subcompact SUVs rose more than 23% last month compared with a year prior, according to industry-research firm Kelley Blue Book, while full-size pickups inched higher just 2.5%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
GM greenlighted roughly $600 million in new investments to boost South Korean production of subcompact SUVs for U.S. export.
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
Anchoring Subaru’s SUV lineup, the all-wheel drive, subcompact 2026 Subaru Crosstrek combines a go-anywhere attitude with solid fuel economy and adventurous flair.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 26, 2025
The Encore GX has been one of Edmunds’ top subcompact SUVs since its debut in 2020.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 5, 2023
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