Here is a photo of all the brand-new subcompact vehicles launching at the 2017 LA Auto Show. Impressive.
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| Nissan Kicks |
So no new subcompact debuts. What's this mean? Well, it's obvious that the small car market has cooled down. Mazda opted not to bring the 2 back. Ford canceled the Fiesta. Subcompact sales are down. We've been seeing this happen for months now as the economy picks up and fuel prices stay fairly low. While both of these are good things, it has affected the amount of small car choices. Hey, it is what it is. Thankfully, there are still quite a few subcompact options out there, but who knows what the next year or so will bring. Will other automakers decide not to reinvest in A- and B-segment vehicles? Will more companies opt out of the subcompact segment?
5 comments:
You can blame the lack of interest in subcompacts because of America's love affair with big iron AND 3 plus years of cheap fuel. All of that will change overnight if fuel prices spike...it's a knee jerk reaction when at that time small fuel efficient rides will become more popular than sliced bread. Regarding the new Nissan Kicks...125HP and no AWD option won't cut it...maybe Nissan will add that in the near future for this vehicle.
I have Chevy spark but always wanted V40. I and my family are environmentalists. We can not stand to those 6 - 8 cylinder cars. Hope people like us increases, thus the market grows bigger.
I also have a Nissan and have the same opinion as you that the small car market has cooled down. It will be true that more companies will come within next few years.
All models are great
Subcompact models are great, I own one of them
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