subcompact

Example Sentences

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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

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

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.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 6, 2023

Ms. Bartell was driving north on Indiana Street when her Chevrolet Spark, a subcompact, became the last vehicle struck during the spree, the authorities said.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023