Automotive Fundamental -Vehicle Body Style

What are the names to each different body style?

NOTE: It is important to be familiar with vehicle body style for communication purpose

CARS:

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COUPE - Two Doors with Trunk

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SPORTS CAR - Two Doors High Performance.

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SEDAN - Four Doors with Trunk

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HATCHBACK - Full rear door with window.

• Hatchback can be 2 or 4 doors

• Some people may call it 5-Doors car

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STATION WAGON - Extended rear end

with third side window

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CONVERTIBLE - Removable Top

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PICKUP TRUCKS:

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Two Doors with One Side Window

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Two Doors with extended cab. One and half side windows. Some may include small door.

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Four Doors with Two side windows.

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SUV & VAN:

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SUV - (stands for Sports Utility Vehicle)

Four Doors Full Sized All Wheel Drive

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CROSSOVER - mixed breed of SUV & Hatchback. May be two or four wheel drive.

• Replaces traditional Station Wagon

• Many people calls it SUV

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VAN - Maximizes Storage

Maximizes People (Full of Windows)

Maximizes Storage (Less Windows)

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