How to Use subcompact in a Sentence

subcompact

noun
Definition of subcompactnext
Synonyms for subcompactnext
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Simply put, this is the best performance subcompact on the market today.
    — Dallas News, 18 Jan. 2020
  • This stylish, budget-conscious four-door subcompact sedan is great for a young professional or couple in the city.
    — Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 19 Mar. 2022
  • Ford also has a big hole in the subcompact S.U.V. segment, and has gained little traction in the market from its hybrid gas-electric models.
    — Bill Vlasic and Neal E. Boudette, New York Times, 17 May 2017
  • That allowed the company to introduce the smaller, brand-new C-HR subcompact crossover in its wake.
    — Nathan Bomey, Detroit Free Press, 17 Jan. 2018
  • Roomy and comfortable enough The X2 has a sportier-looking profile than other subcompact crossovers like the Audi Q3.
    — Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 23 May 2018

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'subcompact.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: