How to Use subcompact in a Sentence

subcompact

noun

• True, the subcompact Kicks’ high stance and body styling evoke a crossover SUV.
  — Al Haas, Philly.com, 5 July 2018
• The floor is high and there’s just 17 cubic feet of space, not much even for a subcompact crossover.
  — cleveland, 22 July 2023
• A researcher at the head of the table pressed play, and a hatchback subcompact drove into the frame.
  — Jamie Lauren Keiles, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2016
• Kia came in second with 8,450 based on strong sales of its Niro subcompact.
  — Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022
• As expected for a subcompact, rear-seat and cargo space are on the tighter side.
  — Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 1 June 2021
• The subcompact Jeep Avenger will be available in Europe next year.
  — Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 8 Sep. 2022
• The Note was previously sold in the U.S. as a hatch version of the subcompact Versa.
  — Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 3 Dec. 2020
• The latest addition to the lineup is the subcompact Taos.
  — Kyle Edward, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2021
• Here’s why this subcompact SUV stands out in a very crowded segment.
  — Kyle Edward, Forbes, 16 May 2022
• Until then, the only crossovers Buick had were its large, three-row Enclave and the subcompact Encore.
  — Al Haas, Philly.com, 12 July 2018
• Its biggest fault was that there wasn't more of it, but that's been solved by the larger CX-30, which carries the torch as the best subcompact crossover sold today.
  — Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 24 July 2021
• This subcompact crossover isn't much smaller than the Ocean, but it's been stripped down and will be built on a new lightweight, low-cost platform.
  — Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 3 Aug. 2023
• The Lexus UX250h is a subcompact with minimal back-seat space and not much cargo room either.
  — John Pearley Huffman, Car and Driver, 1 Feb. 2022
• The Accent subcompact sedan is also getting the axe after the 2022 model year.
  — Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 30 June 2022
• Here are the basics: The Seltos shares its platform and powertrains with the smaller, subcompact Hyundai Kona.
  — Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, 17 Feb. 2020
• And with that, the subcompact class is effectively extinct now, bar the Mini.
  — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 18 Aug. 2023
• The end goal is a high-end sporty subcompact SUV that is quiet, comfortable, and fun to drive—and Jaguar has largely succeeded.
  — Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 28 June 2018
• Despite being one of the smallest in the game, Seltos beats other subcompact crossovers in storage space.
  — Kyle Edward, Forbes, 16 May 2022
• The brand had considerable success with the subcompact Rabbit in the late 1970s, following the end of Beetle sales in the United States.
  — Jeff Yip, Houston Chronicle, 5 May 2018
• Ford is playing catch-up in the subcompact SUV and small pickup markets which have grown recently.
  — Tom Krisher, The Seattle Times, 25 May 2017
• Otherwise, the fun and feature-laden Kona Ultimate is a good one to keep on your subcompact shopping list.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 21 Dec. 2019
• Back seat space is subcompact, but workable for a young family.
  — Mark Maynard, sandiegouniontribune.com, 9 Feb. 2018
• Taller rear-seat passengers will feel cramped, but that isn't surprising in a subcompact.
  — Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 1 June 2021
• In urban areas, four-wheel steering will allow the Hummer to turn a circle tighter than a subcompact.
  — Paul A. Eisenstein, NBC News, 21 Oct. 2020
• The Encore subcompact was introduced in the 2013 model year with the hopes of attracting younger buyers.
  — Amanda Pérez Pintado, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2022
• The average price for a three-year-old subcompact car was up 3 percent and compact cars rose 3.9 percent in the first quarter compared to the year before, Edmunds.com said.
  — David Pan, USA TODAY, 15 June 2018
• In a value-conscious group like subcompacts, the 2018 Accent is acceptable in many ways and impressive in a few.
  — Kelsey Mays, USA TODAY, 4 May 2018
• That includes this autumn’s key launch of the electric Renault 5 subcompact, a nameplate that carries a lot of history for the brand.
  — Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2024
• Simply put, this is the best performance subcompact on the market today.
  — Dallas News, 18 Jan. 2020
• The interior in the HR-V is similarly chic and upscale for a subcompact crossover.
  — Alex Nishimoto, Quartz, 28 Feb. 2024

Last Updated: 15 Nov 2024