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subcompact

American  
[suhb-kom-pakt] / sʌbˈkɒm pækt /

noun

  1. an automobile that is smaller than a compact.


Etymology

Origin of subcompact

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


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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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