Sport compact

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Sport compact examples

Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 (1988–1994)

Dodge Neon SRT-4 (2003–2005)

Hyundai Veloster N (2019–2022)

Sport compact is a United States marketing classification for a high-performance version of a compact or a subcompact car. There is no precise definition, and the description is applied to various models for promotional purposes.

Cars began to be marketed as sport compacts in the mid-1980s to describe the option packages on American-built coupes. Since then, it has also been used for standalone sports car models and cars imported from Europe and Asia.

The European equivalent is a hot hatch. However, sport compacts are not limited to hatchback body styles.