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How does the motoring industry define vehicle classes in terms of size?
We regularly read at the launch of a new car ‘largest in class’. Am I being cynical or is the car simply not the smallest in the class above? Does the motor industry have standards for this or is this just marketing spin?
Asked on 21 March 2011 by SW, Cockermouth
Answered by
Honest John
A is small: Hyundai i10, Ford Ka, Citroen C1, etc. B is a bit bigger: Hyundai i20, Ford Fiesta, Citroen C3, etc. C is mid-size: Hyundai i30, Ford Focus, Citroen C4, etc. D is family-size: Hyundai i40, Ford Mondeo, Citroen C5, etc.
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