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2 Vehicle types vocabulary

Automotive industry essential vocabulary

Common types of vehicles found in the automobile industry.

sedan – a passenger car in a three-box configuration with separate compartments for engine, passenger, and cargo.

hatchback – a car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to a cargo area.

station wagon, also known as estate car in the UK – a car body style with a two-box design and a large cargo area shared with the passenger area.

SUV (sport utility vehicle) – a rugged vehicle similar to a station wagon but built on a light truck chassis.

crossover – a vehicle built on a car platform combining features of an SUV with those of a passenger car.

coupe – a car with a fixed-roof body style usually with two doors.

convertible – a car with a roof structure that can retract or be removed for open-air driving.

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tractor – a powerful motor vehicle used chiefly on farms for hauling equipment and trailers.

microcar – the smallest category of cars, designed primarily for urban use.

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