A-segment

Fiat 500
Mini

The A-segment is a car classification defined by the European Commission[1] as the first segment in the European market car classification (mini cars). It is a significant niche in Europe with 10.4% market share in 2015.[2]

In recent years, the segment opened to premium cars with success, like the Mini and the Fiat 500. Vauxhall/Opel entered the segment with a premium model, the Adam, in the autumn of 2013. Vauxhall/Opel have had a presence in the A-segment since the launch of its Agila in 2000.[3]

The New York Times[4] described the segment in 2012, saying "today’s small cars actually span three main segments in the global vehicle market". A-segment cars (currently only 0.8% of US market[5]) are dominated by European models Mini and Fiat 500.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "REGULATION (EEC) No 4064/89 - MERGER PROCEDURE" (PDF). Office for Official Publications of the European Communities L-2985 Luxembourg.
  2. ↑ "European car sales analysis March 2015 – models". left-lane.com.
  3. ↑ "Lightning-fast start for Opel ADAM: Over 20,000 orders and counting". Opel Media.
  4. ↑ "Taking the 'Cheap' Out of the Small Car". The New York Times, September 9, 2012, Phil Patton.
  5. ↑ "August 2012 YTD - Top 262 Best-Selling Vehicles In America - Every Vehicle Ranked". GOOD CAR BAD CAR Website.
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