Detroit's automakers are finding it hard to dislodge the Asians from the top ranks of the compact sedan segment, according to a comparison test by Kelley Blue Book, the car pricing experts.
The compacts available in the United States are all significantly better, more fuel-efficient and more pleasant to drive than they were even five years ago, said KBB analyst Jack Nerad.
In a test of comparably equipped Hyundai Elantra, Honda Civic, Ford Focus and Chevrolet Cruze sedans, the Civic and Elantra tied for first place, the Focus was third and Cruze fourth.
"If this were a beauty contest, or a price war, the 2011 Hyundai Elantra would win it hands down," KBB said Wednesday.
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