Sub compacts

2015 Jeep Renegade Review

By Aaron Gold Jan 27 2015 Photos by Aaron Gold and Jeep

The Renegade is the latest entry in the burgeoning subcompact SUV segment, and Jeep insists that its bonafides go beyond the Wrangler-inspired styling — they say this is a true “Trail Rated” Jeep. We just had to see that for ourselves. Continue Reading...

Kia Rio to Get Fresh Face for Paris Motor Show

By Luke Vandezande Sep 18 2014

The Kia Rio is headed for a mid-cycle refresh that will be on display for the first time next month during the Paris Motor Show alongside a re-designed Sorento crossover. Continue Reading...

Filed under: Auto Show News Featured Articles Kia Korean Sub-Compact Cars
Tags: 2014 paris motor show, Kia, Kia Rio, paris, refreshed Kia Rio, rio, Sub compacts, sub-comapct cars

Hyundai Subcompact Crossover Creeps Closer to Life

By Luke Vandezande Jul 30 2014

Hyundai is drawing closer to selling a subcompact crossover that will sit below the Tucson in its lineup. Continue Reading...

Filed under: Crossovers Featured Articles Hyundai Korean Sub-Compact Cars
Tags: Hyundai, ix25, small crossovers, South Korean, Sub compacts, Subcompact crossovers

Nissan Note Nismo Coming This Fall… in Japan

By Luke Vandezande Jul 24 2014

Nissan’s latest Nismo-tuned product is small, slick-looking and not slated to be sold in the U.S. Continue Reading...

Filed under: Featured Articles Hatchbacks Japanese Nissan
Tags: nismo, NISMO-tuned cars, Nissan, note, sportier sub-compacts, Sub compacts, tuned, tuned cars

2015 Smart Fortwo, Forfour Shown Winter Testing

By Luke Vandezande Mar 27 2014

Smart is releasing photos of its next Fortwo and Forfour undergoing winter testing while wearing camouflage. Continue Reading...

Filed under: German SMART Spy Photos
Tags: 2015 Smart, small cars, SMART, smart cars, smart fortwo, Sub compacts

Audi S1 Revealed With Scowling Face and 231HP

By Luke Vandezande Feb 12 2014

The latest and smallest Audi S model was officially revealed today, set to compete against the Mercedes A45 AMG. Continue Reading...

Filed under: Audi Auto Show News Featured Articles German Hatchbacks
Tags: 2014 Geneva Auto Show, 2014 geneva motor show, 2015 Audi S1, Audi, audi s1, hatchback, small cars, Sub compacts, supermini

City Cars Flunk IIHS Crash Test: Honda, Fiat Fare Worst

By Luke Vandezande Jan 22 2014

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced the results of its 2014 sub-compact crash tests and they aren’t good. Continue Reading...

Filed under: Featured Articles Fiat Honda Safety Sub-Compact Cars
Tags: city cars, crash test, Homepage Featured, Homepage Feaured, IIHS, IIHS TSP, minicars, safety tests, Sub compacts, top safety pick, TSP

Ford Fiesta ST Revealed: 197 HP and 214 lb-ft of Torque

By Stephen Elmer Nov 26 2012

Ford finally spilled the beans on the upcoming 2014 Fiesta ST, which the company estimates will make 197 hp and 214 lb-ft of torque. Continue Reading...

Filed under: American Auto Show News Featured Articles Ford Sub-Compact Cars
Tags: 2012 la auto show, American, auto show featured, Auto Show News, ecoboost, fiesta st, Fiesta ST at LA, Ford, ford fiesta, ford fiesta st, Ford St Cars, Sub compacts, turbo

2014 Ford Fiesta Getting 1.0L EcoBoost Engine

By Luke Vandezande Nov 19 2012

Ford just announced ahead of the upcoming L.A. Auto Show that its 2014 Fiesta sub-compact will come with the 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine. Continue Reading...

Filed under: American Featured Articles Ford Sub-Compact Cars
Tags: 2014 ford fiesta, American, ecoboost, Sub compacts, turbo, turbocharged, turbocharging

Ford Fiesta ST to be Officially Announced at LA?

By Sami Haj-Assaad Nov 16 2012

This year’s LA Auto Show is just a few weeks away and over 50 vehicles are scheduled to be announced or revealed, including the possibility of the Ford Fiesta ST. Continue Reading...

Filed under: American Featured Articles Ford Hatchbacks Sub-Compact Cars
Tags: 2012 la auto show, 2013 Ford Fiesta ST, 2014 ford fiesta st, Ford, ford fiesta st, ford fiesta st 3-door, hot hatch, Hot hatchbacks, Sub compacts

Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Chevrolet Spark

By Luke Vandezande Oct 23 2012

Chevrolet is selling the Spark with razor-thin margins. What’s more, the company isn’t trying to hide that. In fact, it’s almost a point of pride, and perhaps one of the most astute choices in recent years. That’s because you can get one for about $13,000 after delivery. It’s far from being the most exciting car… Continue Reading...

Filed under: 5 Point Inspection Chevrolet Featured Articles Sub-Compact Cars
Tags: 2013 Chevrolet Spark review, AutoGuide Five-Point Inspection, Chevrolet, Five-Point Inspection, new cars, scion iq, spark, Sub compacts

Ford Fiesta ST Confirmed

By Sami Haj-Assaad Aug 19 2012

With strong reception to the Fiesta ST concept, Ford will move ahead with plans to bring the sub-compact hot hatch to market the automaker has confirmed. Continue Reading...

Filed under: American Compact Cars Featured Articles Ford Sports Cars Sub-Compact Cars
Tags: 2013 Ford Fiesta ST, 2014 ford fiesta st, Ford, ford fiesta st, ford fiesta st 3-door, hot hatch, Hot hatchbacks, Sub compacts

Chevrolet Spark Stacks up to 1973 Full-Size Sedan – Infographic

By Luke Vandezande Apr 25 2012

Ask anyone older than 55 how cars have changes since the ’70s and they’ll probably mention, among many other things, that they’ve shrunk considerably. Continue Reading...

Filed under: American Chevrolet Featured Articles
Tags: American, Chevrolet, comparison, infographic, small cars, spark, Sub compacts

2013 Ford Fiesta ST is for Boy Racers Who’ve Grown Up: 2012 Geneva Auto Show

By Huw Evans Mar 07 2012

Featuring specific chassis tuning and a lowered, tighter suspension, plus Ford’s Torque Vectoring Control System and no fewer than three different stability control modes, the new Fiesta ST was flogged mercilessly around the infamous Nürburgring Nordschleife, during its development testing phase. Continue Reading...

Filed under: American Auto Show News Compact Cars Featured Articles Ford Hatchbacks
Tags: 2012 geneva auto show, 2012 geneva motor show, 2013 Ford Fiesta ST, ford fiesta st 3-door, Hot hatchbacks, Sub compacts

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