What type of car is a microcar?

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KayleeLee
07/30/25 7:12am
Microcars belong to the A00 class within the A-segment. These vehicles typically have a wheelbase ranging between 2 meters to 2.2 meters (some models may fall outside this range), with engine displacements generally below 1 liter. A-segment cars: A-segment cars feature wheelbases from 2.5 meters to 2.7 meters and engine displacements ranging from 1.5 liters to 2.0 liters. A-segment cars are the most widely used family vehicles in China. B-segment cars: B-segment mid-size cars have wheelbases between 2.7 meters to 2.9 meters. Their engine displacements range from 1.8 liters to 2.5 liters. The B-segment car market has gradually become the main battlefield for domestic automobile manufacturers. C-segment cars: C-segment premium passenger vehicles have wheelbases from 2.8 meters to 3.0 meters, with engine displacements between 2.3 liters to 3.0 liters.
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