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Subcompact sedan
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Subcompact sedan is a classification of a sedan size.Usually subcompacts are smaller than compact sedans.
Past subcompact sedans
Present subcompact sedans
- Toyota Vios
- Toyota Yaris sedan
- Honda City
- Nissan Versa sedan
- Nissan Sunny
- Suzuki Neo Baleno
- Suzuki SX4 sedan
Platforms
Almost all present subcompact sedans are based on hatchbacks.Usually modern subcompact sedans have the same body as the hatchback version with sedan style tail.As the result,most modern subcompact cars are too tall for a sedan.For example, Toyota Vios is a Yaris with restyled exterior details,although,the body is still the same.Unlike the Yaris,the Vios has sedan style cargo.However,because the body is based on Yaris , the driving position doesn't feel like a true sedan.
Segements
Basically subcompact sedans are made for those who cannot afford a "real sedan".Instead,they buy a hatchback based sedan,so it can be classified as a sedan.
