Hatchback

• Hatchbacks feature a rear door, swinging upwards and providing

convenient access to cargo space. Three and five-door options are
available. The size of hatchback cars may vary form tiny city cars to large
liftbacks. In most cases hatchbacks are powered by economical engines,
but hot hatches are also available.
• This type of cars is most popular in Europe, where the parking space is
extremely limited, and fuel prices are very high. Also, hatchbacks are
very practical as the second row seats can be folded down, creating a
solid cargo space with convenient access through the rear
door. Volkswagen Golf, Focus and Mini are the examples of this car type.
Sedan

• Sedan is a type of car body that features three-box layout, with separate
engine compartment, passenger cabin and cargo trunk. Sedans are
purposed for people transportation and are not particularly suited for
cargo carriage as their trunks typically feature a narrow opening and
limited space. At the same time, sedans generally have some advantage
in comfort over other car types courtesy of isolated cabin, often offering
better soundproofing.
Wagon

• Typically built on sedan platform, state wagon is basically an extended

hatchback, featuring a larger cargo space. Wagons provide the same
cabin space as sedans, although may feature an increased head space
for rear seat passengers courtesy of extended roof.
• At the same time, wagons may provide huge trunk space, easily
accessible through rear door. Upon folding down the rear seat row,
wagons may offer transportation ability similar to that of vans. Famous
wagons include Volvo XC70, Volkswagen Passant Wagon, Audi A4 Avant.
 Crossover
• Crossover is a new car body type that combines the traits of
true SUVs and regular hatchbacks. Typically built or car
platforms, crossovers usually feature an increased ground
clearance, larger wheels.
• They may also be equipped with plastic body parts to give an
off-road image. Although crossovers may feature four-wheel
drive system, they are mainly built for public roads. Popular
crossovers include Toyota RAV4, Acura MDX and Renault
Captur.
SUV
• Terms SUV and crossover are often confused as these body types have
a lot in common, namely increased ground clearance, large wheels,
aggressive exterior design. However, SUVs provide better off-road
abilities as they are typically built on sturdy chassis, often borrowed
from light trucks, have four-wheel drive and brutal design.
• Designed for rough off-road use, today they often serve
representative function, never leaving public roads. Jeep Cherokee,
Range Rover and Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero are the examples of
SUVs.
Truck
• Trucks are utility vehicles typically used for commercial purposes.
They feature a passenger cabin, either two-door or four-door, and an
open cargo space with low sides and loading gate at the back. They
are generally equipped with all-wheel drive system and provide
outstanding off road performance and towing capabilities.
• Trucks are extremely popular in the United States, Middle East and
other regions with the need for rural activity. The most popular trucks
include Ford F-150, which has been the best-selling vehicle in the USA
since 1982, Toyota Hilux/Tacoma, Chevrolet Silverado.