Compact executive car


A compact executive car is a premium car larger than a premium compact and smaller than an executive car. Compact executive car is a UK term and a part of the D-segment in the European car classification.
They may have performance and comfort features, and thus are often viewed as status symbols; a high percentage of the "executive cars" market share consists of corporate-owned cars, or vehicles provided by a firm for the business and sometimes private use of an employee.

United States

The "compact executive car" description is not often used in the United States, but it describes certain models imported from Europe.
The Cadillac ATS has been described as a compact executive car.

United Kingdom

The 1971 Triumph Dolomite is an early compact executive car.
Jaguar's first compact executive car was the 2001 Jaguar X-Type. Sales, however, were disappointing. The X-type was replaced by the Jaguar XE in 2014, competing in the same sector.

Italy

Alfa Romeo's models 75 and 155 are considered compact executive cars in the United Kingdom. Also the 1996 Alfa Romeo 156 has been considered such. This was followed by the Alfa Romeo 159 in 2004, which was built until 2011. After five years, Alfa Romeo returned to the sector in 2016 with the Giulia.
An early compact executive car from Lancia is the 1972 Lancia Beta. The Beta morphed into the Lancia Trevi, which was produced from 1980-1984. Following an absence from the segment for five years, Lancia returned in 1989 when the Lancia Dedra replaced the smaller Lancia Prisma. The Dedra was replaced by the Lancia Lybra, which was produced from 1998-2005.

Germany

The 1983 Mercedes-Benz W201 range was the first compact executive car from Mercedes-Benz. In 1993, the W201 was replaced by the Mercedes-Benz C-Class range. The C-Class is currently in its fourth generation and has been produced in saloon/sedan, estate/wagon, coupé, convertible and hatchback body styles.

France

Citroën offers a compact executive with its DS 5 hatchback.

Sweden

The Volvo S60 as well as its estate version Volvo V60 are considered to be compact executive cars.

Japan

An early compact executive car produced in Japan was the 1988 Mazda Persona / Eunos 300. The first Japanese compact executive car to be successful in overseas markets is the 1998 Lexus IS / Toyota Altezza.
Other Japanese compact executive cars include the Infiniti Q50, Acura TLX and Mazda Xedos 6.

South Korea

Compact executive cars produced in South Korea include the 2017 Genesis G70 and Kia Stinger.