2013 Sub-Compact Cars
Gaining popularity, the sub-compact segment is no longer driven exclusively by price, though the Nissan Versa continues to be a sales champion and starts at just over $10,000. Other popular models include the Hyundai Accent, Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris, Ford Fiesta, Mazda2 and the new Chevy Sonic. In the pricier premium segment is the MINI Cooper, while sized down even further are models like the Scion iQ and Fiat 500.
Recent Sub-Compact Car Reviews
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2013 Nissan Juke SL AWD Review
With fun-to-drive compact four-doors dying out and crossovers all the rage, is the Juke the sport compact sedan for a new automotive era?
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2013 Mazda2 vs Mazda2 B-Spec Race Car
With just 100 hp it might seem like the Mazda2 has no place on a race track. But add a few race-ready upgrades and prepare to be impressed.
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2013 Fiat 500 Turbo Review
Trying to offer the best of both worlds, does the 500 Turbo exceed in offering a fuel-efficient commuter car that’s fun to drive?
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2013 Toyota Yaris vs 2013 Honda Fit
In the old battle of Honda vs Toyota, it's a question of more for more, or less for less.
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2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Review - Video
Downsizing takes on a whole new meaning as Ford brings back the 3-cylinder engine.
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2013 Chevrolet Spark Review
First the Sonic, now the Spark. Do we really need another mini car?
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Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Nets 900 Miles on a Single Tank Video
The Chevrolet Cruze Diesel is rated at 46 mpg on the highway, giving it the potential to get at least 700 miles to a tank. But on a recent trip by Tessa Baughman, an energy engineer for General Motors, she was able to net 900 miles on a single tank cruising at 5 mph below... more...-
2013 Nissan Juke SL AWD Review
With fun-to-drive compact four-doors dying out and crossovers all the rage, is the Juke the sport compact sedan for a new automotive era?
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2013 Mazda2 vs Mazda2 B-Spec Race Car
With just 100 hp it might seem like the Mazda2 has no place on a race track. But add a few race-ready upgrades and prepare to be impressed.
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Most Watched Videos of the Week: April 21 – 28, 2013
Each week, we recap the most popular videos from AutoGuide‘s YouTube channel just in case all seven days passed you by and you missed out. This week, the battle of of mid-size sedans from Toyota and Honda takes top honors. 2013 Toyota Camry vs 2013 Honda Accord SEE...
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2013 Fiat 500 Turbo Review
Trying to offer the best of both worlds, does the 500 Turbo exceed in offering a fuel-efficient commuter car that’s fun to drive?
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Recent Sub-Compact Car News
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Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Used Cars
Fuel economy is a major purchase consideration for new-vehicle shoppers; in fact it’s the No. 1 thing they look for in a car or truck. Consumers continue to demand ever greater mileage, and so does the federal government. Washington keeps turning up the wick on its Corporate...
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Top 10 Cheapest 40 MPG Cars
Fuel efficiency is at the forefront of every new car-buyer’s mind. No one wants to spend $30,000 and find themselves throwing money away at the gas pump, so we’ve compiled a list of the cheapest vehicles that get 40 miles per gallon (combined) in order from most expensive to...
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Mitsubishi Attrage Previewed, Might Come to US
The Mitsubishi G4 Concept, which debuted at the Shanghai Motor Show, has become a production model in the form of the Attrage, a compact sedan that could reach North America in the future. Mitsubishi has previewed its newest sedan model, which will be launched this July in...
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Toyota Yaris Production Begins in France
Production of the Toyota Yaris has begun in the Japanese automaker’s French factory, which will export the subcompact to the North American market. Toyota Motor Manufacturing France (TMMF) held an official ceremony to kick off the Yaris compact’s production and marks...
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Fiat Dealers Hoping for Sales Boost with New Vehicles
Fiat dealers in America are unsurprisingly finding it difficult to turn a profit by selling just a subcompact, and are hoping that the new products hitting the US will help boost sales. While sales of the 500 are improving, dealers are pinning their hopes on the four-door 500L,...
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Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Nets 900 Miles on a Single Tank Video
The Chevrolet Cruze Diesel is rated at 46 mpg on the highway, giving it the potential to get at least 700 miles to a tank. But on a recent trip by Tessa Baughman, an energy engineer for General Motors, she was able to net 900 miles on a single tank cruising at 5 mph below... more...
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