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The current regulations state that a kei car is a vehicle less than 3.4 m (11.2 ft) long, 1.48 m (4.9 ft) wide, 2 m (6.6 ft) high, with a maximum engine displacement of 660 cc (40 cu in) and maximum power of 64 PS (47 kW; 63 hp).
Ultra-luxury car 222.04 in (5.640 m) [15] 2000-2002 Ford Motor Company: Lincoln Continental: 4-door sedan Full-size luxury car: 221.40 in (5.624 m) 2016-2020 Ford Motor Company: Lincoln Town Car L: 4-door sedan Full-size luxury car: 221.40 in (5.624 m) [16] 2001-2011 Ford Motor Company: Mercury Grand Marquis GSL: 4-door sedan Full-size car
In Europe, the third-largest category for passenger cars is called D-segment or large family car. In the United States, the equivalent term is mid-size or intermediate cars. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines a mid-size car as having a combined passenger and cargo volume of 110–119 cu ft (3.1–3.4 m 3).
Full-size car—also known as large car—is a vehicle size class which originated in the United States and is used for cars larger than mid-size cars. It is the largest size class for cars. In the United Kingdom, this class is referred to as the executive car, [1] while in Europe, it is known as E-segment or F-segment. [2]
Recently there has been some controversy about most UK parking spaces being too small to fit modern cars, which have grown significantly since standards were set decades ago. A new standard size of 2.6 meters wide (8.5 ft) and 5 meters long (16.4 ft) has been proposed. [8] [9]
The European segments are not based on size or weight criteria. [7] In practice, B-segment cars have been described as having a length of approximately 3.7–4.2 m (146–165 in), and may vary depending on the body styles, markets, and era. [8] [9] [10] In some cases, the same car may be differently positioned depending on the market. [9]
In comparison, the share of subcompact cars fell to 2.4 percent of the U.S. market in 2018 from 5.4 percent in 2010, while compact cars declined to 9.9 percent from 12.4 percent in the same period. [4] In 2019, the Hyundai Kona became the first subcompact crossover SUV to win the North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. [30]
Mid-size—also known as intermediate—is a vehicle size class which originated in the United States and is used for cars larger than compact cars and smaller than full-size cars. [1] " Large family car" is a UK term and a part of the D-segment in the European car classification.