subcompact
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of subcompact
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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
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
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
Stellantis brought its first EVs to the U.S. this year: the $32,500 Fiat 500e subcompact car, and the Wagoneer S that starts around $70,000.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 20, 2024
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