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subcompact

[suhb-kom-pakt] / sʌbˈkɒm pækt /
NOUN
automobile
Synonyms
STRONGEST
auto bus convertible limousine passenger car pickup truck sports car station wagon taxi transportation truck van
STRONG
bug buggy compact crate four-wheeler go-cart hardtop hatchback heap jalopy junker lemon ride sedan tub wheels wreck
WEAK
bucket of bolts clunker gas guzzler motor car oil burner
NOUN
car
Synonyms
STRONGEST
auto automobile bus convertible jeep limousine machine motor pickup ride station wagon truck van wagon
STRONG
bucket buggy compact conveyance coupe hardtop hatchback heap jalopy junker motorcar roadster sedan wheels wreck
WEAK
clunker gas guzzler touring car

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Roughly 90% of the Chevrolet and Buick subcompact sport-utility vehicles made in South Korea get exported to the U.S., analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 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

Anchoring Subaru’s SUV lineup, the all-wheel drive, subcompact 2026 Subaru Crosstrek combines a go-anywhere attitude with solid fuel economy and adventurous flair.

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

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