subcompact
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The company still caters to budget buyers with a line of subcompact SUVs, but builds them in South Korea where the company is able to eke out a profit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
The brand hasn’t exactly taken off here, thanks in part to a historically small lineup of compact vehicles; it currently only sells an electric version of its 500 subcompact in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 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
Because of its standard all-wheel drive, the Crosstrek’s pricing is on the higher end of the subcompact SUV scale.
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