hatchback

Rear-door vehicle

A hatchback is a car with a rear door that swings upward, providing access to a cargo area that shares space with the passenger compartment.

The design offers more flexible storage than a traditional sedan trunk: She folded down the back seats of her hatchback to fit the furniture.

Hatchbacks are typically compact and fuel-efficient.

bodystyle

sedan

Enclosed passenger car

liftback · notchback · crossover · subcompact · compact · supermini · three-door

liftgate

tailgate

Rear vehicle hatch

struts · handle · latch · release · taillights · bumper · glass · hinges

cargo

trunk

Main stem or storage

groceries · gear · suitcases · load · capacity · tie-downs · shopping · stowage · versatility · practicality

compact

maneuverable

Capable of being steered

affordable · commuter · nimble · zippy · budget-friendly · urban · practical · efficient · entry-level · runaround

Categories
Opposites
rear body style

hatchbacksedan

Enclosed passenger car

saloon · notchback · coupe · fastback · station wagon

vehicle size/category

hatchbackfull-size sedan

Large four-door passenger vehicle

luxury sedan · limousine · SUV · pickup truck · minivan

Family

hatchbacks

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G