liftbacks

Cars with hatches

Liftbacks are a style of automobile with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area, combining the sloped roofline of a sedan with the practicality of a hatchback.

The term distinguishes cars where the rear glass and body panel lift as a single unit from traditional trunk designs.

Liftbacks became popular in the 1970s and 1980s as automakers sought to offer sporty styling with increased cargo versatility.

The liftback design gives you more room for groceries than a regular sedan.

bodytype

fastback

Sedan with sloped rear

silhouette · sleek · profile · tailgate · compact · sporty · notchback · design · styling · shape

access

cargo

Transported goods

storage · practicality · loading · versatility · space · groceries · hauling · capacity · convenience · fold-down

models

Civic

Economy sedan brand

  • Mazda6Japanese midsize car model
  • StingerPortable surface-to-air missile
  • KiaSouth Korean vehicle manufacturer

Hyundai · Honda · Toyota · midsize

Opposites
rear closure mechanism

liftbacksnotchbacks

Cars with trunk steps

sedans · saloons · coupes · hardtops

Family

liftback

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G