Vehicle Segmentation Vehicle segmentation can be done in various ways on the basis of its length, weight, cost, passenger

capacity, engine size etc. However there are certain European as well Indian standards listed out for segmentation of vehicle which has to be followed for uniformity and to avoid the ambiguity (they are shown in the chart below). Indian classification of vehicles is done on the basis of length for passenger vehicles and on basis of seating capacity and price for MUVs and SUVs. The Classification is defined by SIAM (society of Indian automobile manufacturers)which is referred by every automotive firm to classify their vehicles to maintain uniformity of classification Sedan A Sedan is a 3-box kind of structure which has separate compartments for passenger, engine and luggage. It usually has four doors and 1 for boot. It is usually between 4 to 5- seater Coupe It is a sporty variant of sedan and 4 seats in sedan are usually reduced to 2for a sporty look and curve. Hatchback It comes in small or medium car segments and it is of 2-box type structure with one compartment for engine and other for passenger and luggage. Rear door is provided which is usually hinged upwards and has to be lifted upwards for opening. SUV It is an abbreviation for sports utility vehicle. It can be used on off-roads too. It generally has capacity of at least 5 people and can extend up to 8 or more. It has comparatively more ground clearance than sedan. MPV Multi Utility Vehicle or MUV class represents large bodied vehicles with at least 6 adult passengers capacity. Minivan is a type of automobile similar in shape to a van, designed for personal use. Minivans are typically either two-box or one box. Sports Car An automobile equipped for racing, especially an aerodynamically shape done-passenger or twopassenger vehicle having a low center of gravity. Steering and suspension are designed for precise control at high speeds