Large Cars

The Large Cars Market segment includes family passenger cars of an average footprint around 4.30m² (46 ft²), an average mass around 1640kg (3620lbs) and a passenger/cargo volume between 3.1 m3 and 3.4 m³ (110 ft³ and 119 ft³). In United States, Large Cars are also known as Mid-size cars as models.

• European Car Segment: D (Large Cars)
• US Car Segment: Mid-size Cars
• Chinese Car Segment: Category B
• Also known as: Large Family Cars, Intermediate Cars, Compact Executive Cars, Entry-level Luxury Cars

Background:
The Large Cars Market grew out of the Medium Cars market as manufacturers’ response to consumers’ desire for larger, affordable vehicles around the middle of the twentieth century. This class was a subject to many redefinitions influenced by regulations, making its borders fluent in regard to models size.

Example Models: AUDI A4, BMW 3 Series, Citroën C5, Ford Mondeo, Honda Accord, Mazda 6, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Opel Insignia, Opel Zafira, Peugeot 407, Renault Laguna Hatch, Saap 9-3, Škoda Superb, Subaru Forester, Subaru Outback, Toyota Avensis, Volkswagen Passat.