hatchbacks
Lift-gate compact vehicles
Hatchbacks are cars with a rear door that swings upward, providing access to a cargo area that shares space with the passenger compartment.
The design trades trunk separation for flexibility—fold down the back seats and you have room for furniture or bicycles.
Compact and fuel-efficient, hatchbacks are popular in urban environments: I can parallel park my hatchback anywhere.
Compact vehicle for urban driving
- compactTightly packed together
- maneuverableCapable of being steered
- parkingLeaving a vehicle temporarily
- urbanPertaining to cities
nimble · commuter · tight spaces · parallel parking · visibility · turning radius · congestion · narrow streets
Enclosed passenger car
- coupeTwo-door fixed-roof car
- station wagonCar with extended cargo
- SUVRugged passenger vehicle
- crossoverGenre-blending work or transition
minivan · convertible · wagon · liftback · fastback · three-door · tailgate · roofline
Main stem or storage
- bootHigh shoe or startup
- luggageTraveler's packed containers
- storageSpace for keeping goods
- capacityMaximum amount containable
tailgate · groceries · suitcases · gear · accessibility · cubby · versatility · loading
Consumes minimal energy traveling
- affordableReasonably priced
- budget-friendlyLow in cost
- cost-effectiveGiving good return cheaply
- low-maintenanceRequiring little care
practical · thrifty · value · inexpensive · entry-level · economical · sensible · reliable
city car
Compact vehicle for urban driving
- compactTightly packed together
- maneuverableCapable of being steered
- parkingLeaving a vehicle temporarily
urban · nimble · commuter · tight spaces · parallel parking · visibility · turning radius · congestion · narrow streets · city driving
sedan
Enclosed passenger car
- coupeTwo-door fixed-roof car
- station wagonCar with extended cargo
- SUVRugged passenger vehicle
crossover · minivan · convertible · wagon · liftback · fastback · three-door · tailgate · roofline · subcompact
trunk
Main stem or storage
capacity · tailgate · groceries · suitcases · gear · accessibility · cubby · versatility · loading · haulage
fuel-efficient
Consumes minimal energy traveling
- affordableReasonably priced
- budget-friendlyLow in cost
- cost-effectiveGiving good return cheaply
low-maintenance · practical · thrifty · value · inexpensive · entry-level · economical · sensible · reliable · resale
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