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Recent Examples of subcompact
Nissan has discontinued its most affordable vehicle, the Versa subcompact sedan.
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Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 8 Jan. 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
China’s automakers are producing a full range of electric vehicles, from the subcompact, like the BYD Seagull, to full-size SUVs, like the Xpeng G9, and luxury cars, like the Zeekr 009.
—Jack Barkenbus, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
Drivers can lease a 2025 Mazda CX-30 subcompact SUV for $239 a month for 36 months with $4,299 due at signing.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 26 June 2025
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Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 8 Jan. 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
China’s automakers are producing a full range of electric vehicles, from the subcompact, like the BYD Seagull, to full-size SUVs, like the Xpeng G9, and luxury cars, like the Zeekr 009.
—Jack Barkenbus, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
Drivers can lease a 2025 Mazda CX-30 subcompact SUV for $239 a month for 36 months with $4,299 due at signing.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subcompact
Noun
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The agents swarming the car to detain Rodriguez knew a lot about her and her husband, Medina said.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and shield your head, or leave your vehicle and find shelter in a ditch or ravine.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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Aston Martin roadsters, like all convertibles, are more fun than their coupe counterparts.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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To assemble, divide your pretzels/peanuts between two coupe/martini glasses or other small bowls.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
7 Mar. 2026
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Outstanding Picassos are hard to come by, and the same is true for great automobiles.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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On Wednesday, Europe’s largest automobile association, ADAC, said gasoline and diesel prices had jumped by double digits in Germany over the past week.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Any plan that begins and ends with Lower Basin cutbacks, those states have said, is likely to trigger a lawsuit aimed at ensuring the compact is upheld.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The midsize truck category, which is the next size up from compacts like the Maverick, is ruled by none other than the Toyota Tacoma.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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The other piece of furniture in the room is the mini-bar in the corner, which comes with a bright-red Smeg mini fridge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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But a new modeling study shows mini-lightning can be created and studied inside a small block of plastic.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The temptation here is to look where California dragged the auto industry into emissions protections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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But the auto club also has a database that's updated daily.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The crash caused severe front-end damage to the sedan and activated its airbags, video from news-gathering agency OnScene shows.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Two men exited the sedan and fired shots at the victims before driving away, according to police.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The district attorney's office said the purchases included a family trip to Disney World, an Outer Banks vacation rental, country club membership fees, limousine service, purchase and installation of a hot tub at Fantuzzo's home and payment of local and state property taxes.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Larger still are the Ravel Suites, at 505 square feet, and feature a living room with pull-out bed, complimentary laundry services, and private limousine transfers.—
Janice Wald Henderson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Subcompact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcompact. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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