No, they sell the golf which is about a foot longer. I'd still call it a compact hatchback. Chevy makes the Aveo. You can still buy a Smart car here. The mi

No, they sell the golf which is about a foot longer. I'd still call it a compact hatchback. Chevy makes the Aveo. You can still buy a Smart car here. The mini is quite popular. There is absolutely a segment for compact cars in the US, it's just nowhere near as large because most people spend time on the highway and don't feel as safe being surrounded by larger cars and OTR trucks.