economy car
Cheap, efficient automobile
An economy car is a small, inexpensive automobile designed to minimize purchase price and operating costs.
Economy cars prioritize fuel efficiency over power, space, or luxury features.
The category emerged in response to fuel crises and includes subcompacts and compacts marketed to budget-conscious buyers: She drove an economy car through college.
Smallest car classification
- superminiSmall car class
- hatchbackCar with rear swing-door
- smallLimited in size
- maneuverabilityEase of controlled movement
parking · urban · wheelbase · nimble · narrow · lightweight · space-saving
Car with rear swing-door
- sedanEnclosed passenger car
- manual transmissionDriver-operated gear selector
- front-wheel drivePowertrain layout favoring forward axle
- four-cylinderEngine with four pistons
dashboard · steering · gearshift · cloth seats · drum brakes · steel wheels
Low in cost
- inexpensiveLow in cost
- low-costRequiring little money
- valueImportance or price
- savingsAccumulated money kept
bargain · cost-effective · entry-level · affordable · reasonable · thrifty · frugal · discount
Consistently performing as expected
- commuterOne who travels regularly
- low-maintenanceRequiring little care
- functionalAble to operate correctly
- utilitarianPrioritizing function over beauty
durable · sensible · everyday · dependable · workhorse · versatile · sturdy · robust
Consumes minimal energy traveling
- hybridThing of mixed parentage
- electricPowered by current
- aerodynamicMinimizing drag through shape
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
diesel · regenerative braking · turbocharged · energy-efficient · emissions · carbon footprint · eco-friendly · sustainability
Japanese small hatchback
- Kia RioKorean entry-level automobile
- Ford FiestaSmall American-branded hatchback
subcompact
Smallest car classification
maneuverability · parking · urban · wheelbase · nimble · narrow · lightweight · space-saving
hatchback
Car with rear swing-door
- sedanEnclosed passenger car
- manual transmissionDriver-operated gear selector
- front-wheel drivePowertrain layout favoring forward axle
four-cylinder · dashboard · steering · gearshift · cloth seats · drum brakes · steel wheels
budget-friendly
Low in cost
- inexpensiveLow in cost
- low-costRequiring little money
- valueImportance or price
savings · bargain · cost-effective · entry-level · affordable · reasonable · thrifty · frugal · discount · base model
reliable
Consistently performing as expected
- commuterOne who travels regularly
- low-maintenanceRequiring little care
- functionalAble to operate correctly
utilitarian · durable · sensible · everyday · dependable · workhorse · versatile · sturdy · robust · convenient
fuel-efficient
Consumes minimal energy traveling
- hybridThing of mixed parentage
- electricPowered by current
- aerodynamicMinimizing drag through shape
lightweight · diesel · regenerative braking · turbocharged · energy-efficient · emissions · carbon footprint · eco-friendly · sustainability · clean energy
Honda Fit
Japanese small hatchback
- Kia RioKorean entry-level automobile
- Ford FiestaSmall American-branded hatchback
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Expensive, high-end automobile
luxury sedan · luxury vehicle · executive car · limousine · Rolls-Royce
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Rugged passenger vehicle
minivan · stretch limousine · land yacht · Cadillac Escalade · Chevrolet Suburban
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High-performance driving machine
supercar · muscle car · performance car · Ferrari · Lamborghini
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