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Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unverifiable material may be challenged and removed. | Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. Not all car types are sold in all countries and names for the same vehicle can differ by region. The following are commonly used classifications. Where applicable, the relevant EuroNCAP classifications are shown. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ...
EuroNCAP, the European New Car Assessment Programme, is a safety assessment programme for automobiles supported by several European governments, many major manufacturers and motoring organisations across the world. ...
For other uses, see American English (disambiguation). ...
British English (BrE, BE, en-GB) is the broad term used to distinguish the forms of the English language used in the United Kingdom from forms used elsewhere in the Anglophone world. ...
EuroNCAP, the European New Car Assessment Programme, is a safety assessment programme for automobiles supported by several European governments, many major manufacturers and motoring organisations across the world. ...
A Messerschmitt KR200. ...
A Messerschmitt KR200. ...
A microcar is a particularly and extremely small automobile. ...
The Fortwo is the original smart model, launched in 1998 as City Coupe. ...
The Fiat Panda, a 1980s city car A current model Toyota Aygo city car A city car (or urban car) is a small, moderately powered automobile intended for use in urban areas. ...
The Fiat Panda, a 1980s city car A current model Toyota Aygo city car A city car (or urban car) is a small, moderately powered automobile intended for use in urban areas. ...
The Renault Twingo is a city car built by French automaker Renault, officially presented at the 1992 Mondial de lAutomobile and going on sale in early 1993. ...
AMC Gremlin A subcompact car is an automobile in a vehicle size class smaller than a compact car but larger than a city car (and known as superminis in Europe). ...
1996 Volkswagen Polo, a popular modern European supermini A supermini is a European hatchback car category. ...
A subcompact car is an automobile in a vehicle size class smaller than a compact car but larger than a city car (and known as superminis in Europe). ...
The Hyundai Accent (sold in some regions as the Verna) is a subcompact car produced by Hyundai in South Korea, India, Russia, Pakistan, Turkey, and Iran. ...
The Rambler American introduced in the late 1950s was an early compact car. ...
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1952 Nash Rambler 2-door station wagon 1963 Oldsmobile F-85 convertible 1966 Rambler American 4-door sedan, the most popular body type 1978 AMC Concord 4-door sedan, a new luxury compact Compact car is a largely North American term denoting an automobile smaller than a mid-size car...
Ford Focus is the name of a series of compact/small family cars made by the Ford Motor Company and sold in most Ford markets worldwide. ...
A mid-size car, frequently referred to as an intermediate, is an automobile with a size between that of a compact and a full-size or standard-size car. ...
A Ford Mondeo, a large family car. ...
A Ford Mondeo, a large family car. ...
The Volkswagen Passat is a family car built by Volkswagen AG (VW), produced in various forms since 1973. ...
A 2002 Lincoln Town Car, an example of a flagship luxury sedan A luxury vehicle is a vehicle which provides a great abundance of ease and comfort. ...
Alfa Romeo 159, a compact executive car mainly sold in Europe Infiniti G35, an entry-level luxury car for sale in North America and Japan Compact executive car (British English, Mittelklasse in German) or entry-level luxury car (American English) is a car classification which respectively describes large family cars...
The Audi A4 is a compact executive car produced by the German automaker Audi since 1994. ...
2001 BMW 750iL The Ford Falcon, a popular Australian full-size car A full-size car is a marketing term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car. ...
Executive car is a British term used generally to describe an automobile larger than a large family car, but which is not a high-end or ultra luxury car, a multi-purpose vehicle or a sport utility vehicle. ...
Executive car is a British term used generally to describe an automobile larger than a large family car, but which is not a high-end or ultra luxury car, a multi-purpose vehicle or a sport utility vehicle. ...
The Chrysler 300 is a full-size entry-level luxury vehicle designed by Ralph Gilles. ...
A mid-size car, frequently referred to as an intermediate, is an automobile with a size between that of a compact and a full-size or standard-size car. ...
A contemporary Lincoln Town Car, an example of the traditional luxury car design. ...
The BMW 5 Series is a mid-size luxury car / executive car manufactured by BMW since 1972. ...
A full-size car is term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car, usually having a wheelbase greater than 2. ...
A contemporary Lincoln Town Car, an example of the traditional luxury car design. ...
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a series of large luxury flagship sedans produced by Mercedes-Benz, now a division of Daimler AG. The S-Class, a product of nine lines of Mercedes-Benz models dating since the mid-1950s, is the worlds best-selling luxury flagship sedan. ...
1963 Jaguar E-Type, a classic sports car 1963 Chevrolet Corvette was based upon European sports cars A sports car is an automobile designed for performance driving. ...
Porsche 911 in hillclimb The Porsche 912 (pronounced as nine eleven) is a sports car made by Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany. ...
A grand tourer (Italian: Gran Turismo), (initialised GT), is a high-performance automobile designed for long-distance driving. ...
The Jaguar XK series (XK8 and XKR) is a grand tourer produced by British carmaker Jaguar since the 1997 model year. ...
For other uses, see Supercar (disambiguation). ...
The Ferrari F50 was a high-performance supercar made by Ferrari. ...
Saab 900 Convertible 1962 Rambler American 1981 AMC Eagle 4-WD convertible Convertible can also refer to a convertible security A convertible (sometimes called cabriolet in British English) is a car body style with a folding or retracting roof (aka soft top or top in USA, hood in UK). ...
Saab 900 Convertible 1962 Rambler American 1981 AMC Eagle 4-WD convertible Convertible can also refer to a convertible security A convertible (sometimes called cabriolet in British English) is a car body style with a folding or retracting roof (aka soft top or top in USA, hood in UK). ...
Back view Eos Highway 1 The Volkswagen Eos is a coupe convertible from Volkswagen produced from 2006. ...
1950 Jaguar XK120 roadster This article is about the car body style. ...
The BMW Z4 is a rear-wheel drive sports car by the German automaker BMW, known as the E85 in roadster form and E86 in coupe form. ...
A leisure activity vehicle is a small van, generally related to a supermini, with a second or even a third seat row, and a large, tall boot. ...
The Peugeot Partner is a small van from French motor company Peugeot. ...
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Minivan. ...
Chevrolet Meriva The Opel Meriva is a mini MPV based on the platform of the third generation Opel Corsa and sold under that name on all of the European markets with the exception of the UK, where it is called the Vauxhall Meriva. ...
Renault Mégane Scénic, the first car to be marketed as a compact MPV Opel Zafira, a seven-seater compact MPV A compact MPV is a car classification used in Europe to describe multi-purpose vehicle versions of small family cars (sometimes also referred to as compact cars), fitting...
The Mazda5(formerly called Mazda Premacy in some markets) is a compact MPV built by the Japanese manufacturer Mazda since 1999. ...
It has been suggested that Mini MPV be merged into this article or section. ...
A modern minivan - 2004 Chrysler Town & Country Typical early minivan (a Dodge Caravan) A minivan, people carrier, multi utility vehicle (MUV),or multi purpose vehicle (MPV) is a type of vehicle which has a body that resembles a van, but which has rear side doors, rear side windows, and interior...
The Toyota Previa, also known as the Toyota Estima (エスティマ) in Japan and the Toyota Tarago in Australia, is an MPV or multi-purpose vehicle (known as a minivan in North America) produced by Toyota Motor Corporation since 1990. ...
Mini SUV is a class of small sport utility vehicles which are more or less under 4,15 m long. ...
The Suzuki SX4 is a mini SUV developed by Japanese and Italian automakers Suzuki and Fiat and produced since 2006. ...
Subaru Forester, one of the first vehicles to be named a compact SUV Suzuki Grand Vitara, a modern compact SUV Compact SUV is a class of small sport utility vehicles with a length between 4. ...
The Honda CR-V is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by the Japanese automaker Honda since 1996. ...
A mid-size car, frequently referred to as an intermediate, is an automobile with a size between that of a compact and a full-size or standard-size car. ...
A crossover SUV (also called CUV for Crossover Utility Vehicle) or XUV (not to be confused with GMCs Envoy XUV) is an automobile with a sport utility vehicle appearance but is built upon a more economical and fuel-efficient unibody construction. ...
The BMW X5 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV sold by BMW since 1999. ...
A mid-size car, frequently referred to as an intermediate, is an automobile with a size between that of a compact and a full-size or standard-size car. ...
A fourth-generation (2006-) Ford Explorer, the best-selling mid-size SUV in the United States. ...
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a mid-size sport utility vehicle produced by the Jeep division of DaimlerChrysler. ...
A full-size car is term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car, usually having a wheelbase greater than 2. ...
A fourth-generation (2006-) Ford Explorer, the best-selling mid-size SUV in the United States. ...
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Microcar
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Main articles: Microcar and Bubble car Straddling the boundary between car and motorbike, these vehicles have engines under 1.0 liter, typically seat only two passengers and sometimes unorthodox in construction. Some microcars are three-wheelers, while the majority have four. Microcars can be associated with post-war Europe, where their appearance led them to be called Bubble cars. A contrast to the traditional microcar is the modern Smart Fortwo. 1999-registered Smart car. ...
1999-registered Smart car. ...
A Messerschmitt KR200. ...
A microcar is a particularly and extremely small automobile. ...
For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ...
A microcar is a particularly and extremely small automobile. ...
The Fortwo is the original smart model, launched in 1998 as City Coupe. ...
Examples of microcars:
Iso Isetta Turismo The Isetta was one of the most successful microcars produced in the post-WWII years—a time when cheap, short distance transportation was most needed. ...
The Messerschmitt KR175 (1953–1955) was the first version of the Fend Flitzer that was a full sized bubble car. ...
1969 Subaru 360 Deluxe Sedan The Subaru 360 was the first automobile mass produced by Fuji Heavy Industries in Japan. ...
Hatchbacks, sedans and station wagons -
Renault Megane hatchback, a proper hatchback which has shown huge success in Europe Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Hatchback is a term designating an automobile design, containing a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind the vehicle by...
A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ...
Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ...
City car -
Main articles: City car and Kei car A city car is a small automobile intended for use in urban areas. Unlike microcars, a city car's greater speed and occupant protection are safer in mixed traffic environments and weather conditions. While city cars can reach highway speeds, that is not their intended use. In Japan, city cars are called kei cars. Kei cars have to meet strict size and engine requirements: engines have a maximum displacement of 660 cc and the car's length must be under 3400 mm. The Fiat Panda, a 1980s city car A current model Toyota Aygo city car A city car (or urban car) is a small, moderately powered automobile intended for use in urban areas. ...
The Daihatsu Cuore, a popular and typical kei car. ...
Cities with at least a million inhabitants in 2006 An urban area is an area with an increased density of human-created structures in comparison to the areas surrounding it. ...
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The Daihatsu Cuore, a popular and typical kei car. ...
Examples of kei cars:
Examples of city cars: The Autozam AZ-1 was Mazdas most important keicar since the Mazda R360. ...
The Daihatsu Copen is a 2-door roadster with an aluminium retractable hardtop built by the Japanese car company Daihatsu. ...
The Honda Beat is a mid-engined two-seat convertible kei car produced from in May 1991 to February 1996. ...
Fiat Cinquecento Sporting The Fiat Cinquecento is a city car released by Fiat in late 1991 to replace the 126. ...
The Peugeot 107 is a city car produced by the French automaker Peugeot since summer 2005. ...
Supermini / Subcompact car -
This class is known as supermini in Europe, subcompact in North America. These vehicles are the smallest cars sold in the North American market. Superminis have three, four or five doors and are designed to seat four passengers comfortably. Current supermini hatchbacks are approximately 3900 mm long, while sedans and station wagons are around 4200 mm long. Image File history File links FordFiestaMkIV_silver. ...
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1996 Volkswagen Polo, a popular modern European supermini A supermini is a European hatchback car category. ...
AMC Gremlin A subcompact car is an automobile in a vehicle size class smaller than a compact car but larger than a city car (and known as superminis in Europe). ...
For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ...
North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ...
In Europe, the first superminis were the Fiat 500 of 1957 and the Austin Mini of 1959. Today, superminis are some of the best selling vehicles in Europe. For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ...
The Fiat 500 (the cinquecento from the Italian word for 500) is a car produced by the Fiat company of Italy between 1957 and 1975 (the Fiat 500 K alone was produced until 1977). ...
Year 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar). ...
For the new MINI, see MINI (BMW). ...
Year 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...
For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ...
In Australia, motoring press tends to distinguish between a light car such as the Daihatsu Charade or early models of the Holden Barina, and slightly larger models such as the Ford Fiesta which is considered to be a small car. As the general size of vehicles in this class has gradually increased, the category of light car has almost disappeared. The Daihatsu Charade was a subcompact car sold from 1977 to 2000. ...
The Holden Barina is an automobile produced by General Motors since 1985 and sold by the Australian automaker Holden. ...
The Ford Fiesta is a mid-class supermini car designed and built by the Ford Motor Company in Europe, and also manufactured in Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, China, India and South Africa. ...
Examples of superminis / subcompact cars:
This category is equivalent to the EuroNCAP class 'Superminis'. The Ford Fiesta is a mid-class supermini car designed and built by the Ford Motor Company in Europe, and also manufactured in Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, China, India and South Africa. ...
The Nissan Micra is a supermini produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan Motors since 1982. ...
Volkswagen Derby The Volkswagen Polo is a supermini manufactured by Volkswagen of Germany. ...
Small family car / Compact car -
Compact cars refer to the longest hatchbacks and sedans and station wagons with similar size. They are approximately 4250 mm long in case of hatchbacks and 4500 mm in the case of sedans and station wagons. Compact cars have room for five adults and usually have engines between 1.6 and 2.2 liters. These are the most popular vehicles in most developed countries. This article does not cite any references or sources. ...
The Rambler American introduced in the late 1950s was an early compact car. ...
Examples of hatchback small family cars / compact cars:
This category is equivalent to the EuroNCAP class 'Small Family Cars'. In Australia, this class is generally referred to as being Small-Medium sized cars. Ford Focus is the name of a series of compact/small family cars made by the Ford Motor Company and sold in most Ford markets worldwide. ...
The Toyota Corolla is a compact car produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota, which has become very popular throughout the world since the nameplate was first introduced in 1966. ...
The Volkswagen Golf (Mark 1 and Mark 5 badged as Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, Caribe in Mexico) is a compact car / small family car that Volkswagen manufactures. ...
Large family car / Mid-size car -
Main articles: Large family car and Mid-size car Mid-size cars have room for five adults and a large trunk. Engines are more powerful than compact cars and six-cylinder engines are more common than in smaller cars. Car sizes vary from region to region; in Europe, large family cars are rarely over 4700 mm long, while in North America and Australasia they may be well over 4800 mm. A Ford Mondeo, a large family car. ...
A mid-size car, frequently referred to as an intermediate, is an automobile with a size between that of a compact and a full-size or standard-size car. ...
Examples of large family cars / mid-size cars:
This category is equivalent to the EuroNCAP class 'Large Family Cars'. These are known in Australia as Medium sized cars. The Ford Mondeo is a large family car sold by the Ford Motor Company in various markets throughout the world. ...
Toyota Avensis, second generation. ...
The Volkswagen Passat is a family car built by Volkswagen AG (VW), produced in various forms since 1973. ...
Full-size car / Large car -
Main article: Full-size car These term is used most in North America and Australia where it refers to the largest sedans on the market. Full-size cars may be well over 5000 mm long and are the roomiest vehicles. ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1226x576, 642 KB) Summary 1998 - 2002 Lincoln Town Car Picture by Gerdbrendel for Wikipedia Town Car article Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ...
ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1226x576, 642 KB) Summary 1998 - 2002 Lincoln Town Car Picture by Gerdbrendel for Wikipedia Town Car article Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ...
2001 BMW 750iL The Ford Falcon, a popular Australian full-size car A full-size car is a marketing term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car. ...
North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ...
Examples of full-size cars:
The Buick Lucerne is a full-size car sold by the Buick division of General Motors that replaces the Park Avenue and the LeSabre in 2006. ...
The Chrysler 300 is a full-size entry-level luxury vehicle designed by Ralph Gilles. ...
The Toyota Avalon is a full-size car produced by Toyota in the United States. ...
Compact executive car / Entry-level luxury car -
These are luxurious equivalents to large family cars and compact cars. Powerful six- and eight-cylinder engines are common, but rear seat room and trunk space are more reduced than in "non-luxury" models since the extra room is needed to accommodate the larger engine. Alfa Romeo 159, a compact executive car mainly sold in Europe Infiniti G35, an entry-level luxury car for sale in North America and Japan Compact executive car (British English, Mittelklasse in German) or entry-level luxury car (American English) is a car classification which respectively describes large family cars...
Examples of compact executive cars / entry-level luxury cars:
This category is equivalent to the EuroNCAP class 'Large Family Cars'. The BMW 3 Series is an entry-level luxury car / compact executive car manufactured by the German automaker BMW since May 1975. ...
Altezza redirects here. ...
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a luxury compact car produced by the Mercedes Car Group division of Daimler. ...
EuroNCAP, the European New Car Assessment Programme, is a safety assessment programme for automobiles supported by several European governments, many major manufacturers and motoring organisations across the world. ...
Executive car / Mid-luxury car -
Main article: Executive car An executive car or mid-luxury car is larger than a compact executive car/entry-level luxury car. They are usually very roomy, powerful and luxurious, making them more expensive than "standard" sedans. Executive car is a British term used generally to describe an automobile larger than a large family car, but which is not a high-end or ultra luxury car, a multi-purpose vehicle or a sport utility vehicle. ...
Examples of executive cars / mid-luxury cars:
This category is equivalent to the EuroNCAP class 'Executive Cars'. The BMW 5 Series is a mid-size luxury car / executive car manufactured by BMW since 1972. ...
This article is about the modern S-Type. ...
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a mid-size luxury car / executive car sold by the Mercedes-Benz. ...
Full-size luxury car -
A full-size luxury car is typically a four-door sedan. These are the most powerful sedans, with eight and twelve-cylinder engines and have more equipment than smaller models. A luxury car is a relatively expensive car. ...
Examples of full-size luxury cars:
This category is equivalent to the EuroNCAP class 'Executive Cars'. The BMW 7 Series is a full-size luxury vehicle produced by the German automaker BMW. It replaced the New Six models in 1977. ...
The Lexus LS is a full-size luxury sedan that serves as the flagship of Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota. ...
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a series of large luxury flagship sedans produced by Mercedes-Benz, now a division of Daimler AG. The S-Class, a product of nine lines of Mercedes-Benz models dating since the mid-1950s, is the worlds best-selling luxury flagship sedan. ...
Sports cars and grand tourers
Hot hatch / sport compact -
A hot hatch or sport compact is a high-performance small car, usually a hatchback, based on standard superminis or small family cars with improved performance, handling and styling. Hot hatches are very popular in Europe. In North America, sport compacts are usually sold as sedans or coupés rather than hatchbacks. 1998 VW Golf Mk. ...
1998 VW Golf Mk. ...
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Sport compact. ...
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Hot hatch. ...
Car handling and vehicle handling is a description of the way wheeled vehicles perform transverse to their direction of motion, particularly during cornering and swerving. ...
For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ...
North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ...
Examples of sport compacts:
Examples of hot hatches: The Integra, sold as an Acura in North America, and as a Honda elsewhere, was a small, sporty vehicle sold both as a sedan and hatchback. ...
The Nissan Sentra is a small car made by automaker Nissan Motors and is generally a rebadged export version of the Japanese Nissan Sunny. ...
The Subaru Impreza WRX STI (formerly STi, officially changed in 2006)[1] is the highest standard-edition trim in the Subaru Impreza compact car line, produced by Japanese automaker Subaru. ...
The Citroën Saxo is a car built by Citroën from 1996 to 2003. ...
The Peugeot 205 is a supermini produced by the French car manufacturer Peugeot between 1983 and 1996. ...
The Volkswagen Golf (Mark 1 and Mark 5 badged as Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, Caribe in Mexico) is a compact car / small family car that Volkswagen manufactures. ...
Sports sedan / sports saloon -
Main article: Sports sedan These are high performance versions of sedans. Originally homologated for production based motorsports (touring cars) and like regular sedans, seats four or five people. A sports sedan is a type of sedan automobile that is designed to look and feel sporty. ...
Touring car racing is a general term for a number of distinct auto racing competitions in heavily-modified street cars. ...
Examples of sports sedans / saloons:
The Audi RS4 is a high-performance version of the Audi A4, a compact executive car produced by German automaker Audi. ...
The BMW M5 is the high-performance version of the BMW 5-Series automobile made by BMW M GmbH. M5 versions of the E28, E34, E39 and E60 5-Series have been made. ...
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a luxury compact car produced by the Mercedes Car Group division of Daimler. ...
Sports car -
This small lightweight class combines performance and handling. Often inspired by racing vehicles, this class ranges from sporty vehicles such as the Mazda Miata/MX-5 to derivatives of true racing thoroughbreds such as the Lotus Elise. Download high resolution version (2380x1170, 724 KB) A Honda NSX (marketed as an Acura NSX in the United States and Canada). ...
Download high resolution version (2380x1170, 724 KB) A Honda NSX (marketed as an Acura NSX in the United States and Canada). ...
1963 Jaguar E-Type, a classic sports car 1963 Chevrolet Corvette was based upon European sports cars A sports car is an automobile designed for performance driving. ...
The Mazda MX-5 is a popular sports car built by Mazda in Hiroshima, Japan. ...
The Lotus Elise is a roadster conceived in early 1994 and released in September 1996 by the English manufacturer Lotus Cars. ...
Examples of sports cars:
Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto. ...
The Austin-Healey 3000 was a sports car built from 1959 to 1967, by the Austin-Healey marque, and is the best known of the big Healey models. ...
The Mazda MX-5 is a popular sports car built by Mazda in Hiroshima, Japan. ...
Grand tourer -
Main article: Grand tourer Larger, more powerful and heavier than sports cars, these vehicles typically have a FR layout and seating for four passengers (2+2). These are more expensive than sports cars but not expensive as supercars. Some grand tourers are hand-built. The Jaguar XK8 was launched in 1996. ...
The Jaguar XK8 was launched in 1996. ...
Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1901x1018, 201 KB) en: A silver Lamborghini Gallardo Source: Upload on German WP: 01:24, 5. ...
Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1901x1018, 201 KB) en: A silver Lamborghini Gallardo Source: Upload on German WP: 01:24, 5. ...
A grand tourer (Italian: Gran Turismo), (initialised GT), is a high-performance automobile designed for long-distance driving. ...
Sketch of FR layout In automobile design, an FR, or front-engine, rear wheel drive means a layout where the engine is in the front of the vehicle and drive wheels at the rear. ...
2 plus 2 (2+2) The term 2 plus 2 (or 2+2) is a semi-slang phrase used to describe a car with seating for two passengers up front, plus two for occasional passengers in the rear. ...
Examples of grand tourers:
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé - front view Aston Martin DB9 Coupé - rear view The Aston Martin DB9 is a grand tourer launched by Aston Martin in 2004. ...
The Jaguar XK8 began production in 1996 (model year 1997) and was the first 8 cylinder vehicle produced by Jaguar, introducing the new Jaguar AJ-V8 engine. ...
2002 Maserati Spyder GT The Maserati Coupé and Spyder is a grand tourer produced by Italian automaker Maserati since 2002. ...
The Nissan 300ZX, also known as the Nissan Fairlady Z, is a sports car that was produced by Nissan. ...
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The Mazda RX-7 (also called the Ẽfini RX-7) is a sports car produced by the Japanese automaker Mazda from 1978 to 2002. ...
Supercar -
Supercars are ultra-high performance cars, typically very expensive, luxurious and exceptionally fast. Supercars typically contain cutting-edge technology and are usually assembled by hand. For other uses, see Supercar (disambiguation). ...
Examples of supercars:
“F40†redirects here. ...
Lamborghini Murciélago coupé Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 on display Lamborghini V12 engine, with the Murciélago roadster in the background The Lamborghini Murciélago is a supercar produced by a Italian automaker Automobili Lamborghini S.p. ...
The Porsche Carrera GT was a supercar manufactured by Porsche in Germany. ...
Muscle car -
The Muscle car term was coined in United States. Classic muscle cars appeared in the mid-1960s and disappeared because of the 1974 energy crisis and because of the Epa's air pollution test . Muscle cars became popular in Australia during the 1980s. These cars shoe-horned giant engines into mid-sized cars straight from the factory. Handling took a backseat to straight-line acceleration. The Pontiac GTO is a classic example of the muscle car. ...
The 1960s decade refers to the years from 1960 to 1969. ...
The 1980s refers to the years from 1980 to 1989. ...
Examples of American muscle cars:
Examples of Australian muscle cars: The Chevrolet Camaro is a pony car made in North America by the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors. ...
For other Ford Mustang models and concepts, see Ford Mustang Variants. ...
1965 Pontiac GTO convertible The Pontiac GTO was an automobile built by Pontiac from 1964 to 1974, and by General Motors Holden in Australia from 2004 to 2006. ...
This article is about the Australian car model. ...
The Monaro is a muscle car produced by Holden, the Australian branch of General Motors. ...
Main article: Valiant (automobile) The Valiant Charger was a short wheelbase Valiant coupe produced by Chrysler Australia from 1971, introduced with the VH model, through the 1973 VJ, up to the VK model in 1975. ...
Convertible -
Main articles: Cabriolet and Convertible Also called an open saloon, roadster or drop-head coupe, this type of car has a roof (fabric, vinyl, metal or glass) which can be folded away. Convertibles were very popular in hotter places before the advent of automotive air-conditioning. 2-seat convertible sports cars are commonly named roadster or spyder. A cabriolet was a light, two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with a folding calash top, seating two persons facing forwards, one of whom was the driver. ...
Saab 900 Convertible 1962 Rambler American 1981 AMC Eagle 4-WD convertible Convertible can also refer to a convertible security A convertible (sometimes called cabriolet in British English) is a car body style with a folding or retracting roof (aka soft top or top in USA, hood in UK). ...
The term air conditioning most commonly refers to the cooling and dehumidification of indoor air for thermal comfort. ...
1950 Jaguar XK120 roadster This article is about the car body style. ...
Spyder or Spider is a term for a convertible car body style. ...
Examples of convertibles:
Mercerdes-Benz SLK 200 (11/2004) The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is a small luxury 2-door roadster. ...
The Porsche Boxster is a mid-engined roadster built by Porsche. ...
The Volvo C70 is a compact car built by the Ford Motor Companys Volvo subsidiary. ...
Off-roaders
Sport utility vehicle -
Sport utility vehicles are off-road vehicles with a body-on-frame chassis, four-wheel drive and true off-road capability. SUVs can be troublesome in accidents. A high center of gravity gives SUVs means SUVs rollover more easily than automobiles. A fourth-generation (2006-) Ford Explorer, the best-selling mid-size SUV in the United States. ...
This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ...
Body-on-frame is an automobile construction technology. ...
Look up Chassis in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...
This article is about the class of vehicles. ...
Crash incompatibility, crash compatibility, vehicle incompatibility, and vehicle compatibility are terms in the automobile crash testing industry. ...
Examples of 4x4s / SUVs:
This category is equivalent to the EuroNCAP class 'Large Off-Roaders'. Facelifted Hyundai Santa Fe (US) The Hyundai Santa Fe is a mid-size crossover SUV based on the Hyundai Sonata platform. ...
The Discovery is a four wheel drive on-road and off-road vehicle from the British car maker Land Rover. ...
The Toyota Land Cruiser is a series of popular four-wheel drive vehicles produced by the Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corporation. ...
Crossover SUV -
Main article: Crossover SUV Crossover SUVs have a monocoque construction and lower ground clearance than SUVs. Some of them have traction control and adjustable suspension to improve off-road capabilities. A crossover SUV (also called CUV for Crossover Utility Vehicle) or XUV (not to be confused with GMCs Envoy XUV) is an automobile with a sport utility vehicle appearance but is built upon a more economical and fuel-efficient unibody construction. ...
Monocoque (French for single shell) is a construction technique that uses the external skin of an object to support some or most of the load on the structure. ...
Traction control systems, on current production vehicles, are typically (but not necessarily) electro-hydraulic systems designed to prevent loss of traction (and therefore the control of the vehicle) when excessive throttle or steering is applied by the driver. ...
Examples of crossover SUVs:
This category is equivalent to the EuroNCAP class 'Small Off-Roaders'. The Nissan Qashqai (Nissan Dualis in Japan, Nissan Rogue in the US, Nissan CCUV in China) is a compact crossover SUV to be released in early 2007 in Europe and Japan by the Japanese automaker Nissan. ...
An all-electric version of the RAV4, the RAV4 EV, is detailed on its own page. ...
The Volvo XC90 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Swedish automaker Volvo Cars since 2003. ...
Minivans / Multi-purpose vehicles -
Also known as people carriers, this class of cars resemble tall station wagons. Larger minivans may have seating for up to eight passengers. It has been suggested that Mini MPV be merged into this article or section. ...
Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ...
Being taller than a family car improves visibility for the driver (while reducing visibility for other road users) and may help access for the elderly or disabled. They also offer more seats and increased load capacity than hatchbacks or station wagons. Paul Kruger in his old age. ...
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Examples of mini MPVs: 2002 Citroen Xsara. ...
2002 Citroen Xsara. ...
Examples of compact MPVs: The Daihatsu Grand Move was a mini MPV produced by the Japanese carmaker Daihatsu between 1997 and 2002. ...
The Hyundai Matrix (known in Australia as the Lavita) is a 5-door 5-seater passenger car, in the body form of a minivan, sold mainly in Europe by Hyundai Motor Company. ...
The Nissan Note is a mini MPV produced by the Japanese manufacturer Nissan. ...
Both categories are equivalent to the EuroNCAP class 'Small MPVs'. The Chrysler PT Cruiser is a typically American retro-styled station wagon or hatchback built by Chrysler, launched in 2000 as the entry-level Chrysler. ...
The Fiat Multipla is the name given to two different automobiles manufactured by Fiat, the first from 1956 to 1965, and the second from 1998 to the present. ...
The Ford Focus C-MAX is a compact MPV designed by Ford for the European market and built since 2003. ...
Examples of large MPVs / minivans: 1997 Grand Caravan. ...
1997 Grand Caravan. ...
This category is equivalent to the EuroNCAP class 'MPVs'. The Chrysler Voyager is a minivan marketed by DaimlerChrysler. ...
See also the Ford Galaxie full-size car of the 1950s and 1960s The Ford Galaxy is a large MPV first introduced in 1995. ...
The Honda Odyssey is a minivan / large MPV produced by the Japanese automaker Honda since 1995. ...
Van -
In some countries, the term 'van' can refer to a small panel van based on a passenger car design (often the station wagon / estate model); it also refers to light trucks, which themselves are sometimes based on SUVs or MPVs. (But note that those retaining seats and windows, while being larger and more utilitarian than MPVs, may be called 'minibuses'.) The term is also used in the term 'camper van' — equivalent to a North American recreational vehicle. This article does not cite any references or sources. ...
Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1200x900, 411 KB) Summary 1996 Dodge Ram Van, Passenger conversion, 2500 series. ...
Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1200x900, 411 KB) Summary 1996 Dodge Ram Van, Passenger conversion, 2500 series. ...
Volkswagen minibus A minibus is a motor vehicle that is designed to carry fewer people than a full-size bus. ...
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In the United States, the term 'van' refers to vehicles that, like European minibuses, are even larger than large MPVs and are rarely seen being driven for domestic purposes — except for 'conversion vans'. These possess extremely large interior space and are often more intended for hauling cargo than people. Most vans use body-on-frame construction and are thus suitable for extensive modification and coachwork, known as conversion. Conversion vans are often quite luxurious, boasting comfortable seats, soft rides, built-in support for electronics such as television sets, and other amenities. The more elaborate conversion vans straddle the line between cars and recreational vehicles.
Examples of North American 'vans':
Examples of European 'vans': The Dodge Ram Van was a full-size van marketed under the Dodge brand by the Chrysler Corporation and later DaimlerChrysler. ...
The Ford E-Series, formerly named and also known as the Econoline or Club Wagon, is a line of full-size vans (both cargo and passenger) and truck chassis from the Ford Motor Company. ...
The Chevrolet Express (or E-Series) is a full-size van from General Motors. ...
The Fiat Ducato is a large van produced by Fiat. ...
The Ford Transit is a range of panel vans, minibuses and pickup trucks, produced by the Ford Motor Company in Europe. ...
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a big delivery van, chassis cab and minibus built by DaimlerChrysler by Düsseldorf and sold under its Mercedes-Benz, Dodge, and Freightliner brands. ...
See also The ACRISS Car Classification Code is a code used by many car rental companies, including Avis, Hertz, Alamo, Europcar and National[1], for classifying a certain category of vehicles. ...
“Car†and “Cars†redirect here. ...
Car safety is the avoidance of car accidents or the minimization of harmful effects of accidents, in particular as pertaining to human life and health. ...
The field of road safety is concerned with reducing the numbers or the consequences of vehicle crashes, by developing and implementing management systems ideally based in a multidisciplinary and holistic approach, with interrelated activities in a number of fields. ...
Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ...
This is a list of current automobile models by type. ...
North America Vehicle size classes in use in North America categorise automobiles by their relative lengths and volumes. ...
Commercial truck classification is done based on the vehicles Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. ...
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