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Hatchback:
A hatchback has two or four doors with a tailgate that is hinged above the rear window. The tailgate runs from the roof to the top of the rear bumper. The rear window and the boot lid form one piece. If the car has doors and a tailgate, it is called a three-door or five-door.
Sedan:
A sedan has four doors and a separate boot that is accessible via the boot lid. The boot lid runs from the top of the bumper to the rear window. The hinge point is located under the rear window.
Station:
Estate cars are often based on sedan and hatchback models. Estate cars have two or four doors and a tailgate. The tailgate is almost vertical. They have a large loading space, which makes them better suited for transporting goods than sedans and hatchbacks.
Manufacturers often give their own name to an estate, such as: touring, avant, estate.
Convertible:
A convertible is a car with a folding or retractable top. Sometimes a convertible also has a roll bar (fixed roof bar). The roll bar makes a convertible safer. Due to the absence of the roof structure, the floor is made stronger. This way the body retains its rigidity. The weight is therefore often slightly higher than when the same vehicle is built as a coupé.
Coupé:
A coupé has two or four doors and a roof that often slopes downwards. As a result, there is less space in the back seat, if present. A coupé can also be configured as a “two-seater”.
MPV:
MPV is an abbreviation for: Multi Purpose Vehicles. In general, MPVs are very spacious cars. They are higher and longer than sedans and estate cars. An MPV is always equipped with four doors, or a combination of doors and sliding door(s), and of course a tailgate.
Off-road vehicle:
Off-road vehicles are suitable for various purposes. They can drive on almost any terrain because they have a high-quality chassis and are often equipped with four-wheel drive. Nowadays, off-road vehicles are built very comfortably and are therefore used more for leisure activities.
