Car Body Names in English

Sedan

• A sedan is a car with a closed body and a trunk that is separate from the passenger compartment.
• Sedans are typically classified by their size, with compact, mid-size, and full-size sedans being the most common.
• Some popular sedan models include the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Chevrolet Malibu.

Coupe

• A coupe is a car with a closed body and a sloping roofline that extends to the rear of the car.
• Coupes typically have two doors and a smaller trunk than sedans.
• Some popular coupe models include the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Corvette, and BMW 4 Series.

Hatchback

• A hatchback is a car with a sloping roofline and a rear door that opens upwards.
• Hatchbacks typically have more cargo space than sedans or coupes.
• Some popular hatchback models include the Volkswagen Golf, Honda Civic, and Toyota Yaris.

SUV

• An SUV (sport utility vehicle) is a car that combines the features of a sedan or hatchback with those of a truck.
• SUVs typically have a higher ground clearance than sedans or hatchbacks, and they often come with four-wheel drive.
• Some popular SUV models include the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Chevrolet Equinox.

Crossover

• A crossover is a car that combines the features of an SUV with those of a hatchback.
• Crossovers typically have a lower ground clearance than SUVs, and they often come with only two-wheel drive.
• Some popular crossover models include the Honda HR-V, Toyota CH-R, and Subaru Crosstrek.

Van

• A van is a car with a large, boxy body that is used for transporting people or cargo.
• Vans typically have a higher roof than sedans or hatchbacks, and they often come with sliding rear doors.
• Some popular van models include the Ford Transit, Chevrolet Express, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.

Truck

• A truck is a car with an open bed that is used for transporting goods.
• Trucks typically have a higher ground clearance than sedans or hatchbacks, and they often come with four-wheel drive.
• Some popular truck models include the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, and Ram 1500.

Convertible

• A convertible is a car with a removable roof.
• Convertibles typically have two doors, and they often come with a soft top or a hard top.
• Some popular convertible models include the Mazda MX-5 Miata, BMW Z4, and Chevrolet Camaro.

Other Car Body Types

• Station wagon
• Limousine
• Hearse
• Pickup truck
• Dump truck
• Fire truck
• Ambulance
• School bus