How to Use subcompact in a Sentence

subcompact

noun

• As expected for a subcompact, rear-seat and cargo space are on the tighter side.
  — Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 1 June 2021
• Back seat space is subcompact, but workable for a young family.
  — Mark Maynard, sandiegouniontribune.com, 9 Feb. 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
• Before that, countless EVs looked like cheap subcompacts at best or golf carts at worst.
  — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 12 Sep. 2024
• Taller rear-seat passengers will feel cramped, but that isn't surprising in a subcompact.
  — Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 1 June 2021
• Kia came in second with 8,450 based on strong sales of its Niro subcompact.
  — Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022
• Here’s why this subcompact SUV stands out in a very crowded segment.
  — Kyle Edward, Forbes, 16 May 2022
• The subcompact Jeep Avenger will be available in Europe next year.
  — Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 8 Sep. 2022
• True, the subcompact Kicks’ high stance and body styling evoke a crossover SUV.
  — Al Haas, Philly.com, 5 July 2018
• And with that, the subcompact class is effectively extinct now, bar the Mini.
  — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 18 Aug. 2023
• 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
• Despite being one of the smallest in the game, Seltos beats other subcompact crossovers in storage space.
  — 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
• 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
• The 2026 Chevrolet Trax is a great little subcompact.
  — New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
• 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
• The Accent subcompact sedan is also getting the axe after the 2022 model year.
  — Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 30 June 2022
• 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
• 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
• 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
• An electric motor will both increase the power and fuel efficiency of the subcompact SUV.
  — Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
• Kia just introduced a new generation of its subcompact SUV the Seltos.
  — Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
• Kia is redesigning the Seltos subcompact SUV for the 2027 model year.
  — Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
• That’s 15 inches shorter than the subcompact Chevrolet Trax, eight inches shorter than a Nissan Kicks.
  — Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
• The Seltos is getting larger for the 2027 model year, which is a win for drivers who want more space out of the subcompact SUV.
  — Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
• The Trax is a pragmatic, usable, and competent subcompact utility with a realistic price tag and a modern feel for everyday driving.
  — New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
• The vanishing subcompact Most automakers did sell compact and subcompact cars in the US — until demand withered.
  — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025
• Nissan has discontinued its most affordable vehicle, the Versa subcompact sedan.
  — Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
• Lexus' most affordable model is the UX hybrid subcompact luxury SUV.
  — Charles Singh, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
• The cheapest subcompact, the Versa, starts at $18,635 with an automatic transmission.
  — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025