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.
Sedan with sloped rear
- slopingAngled from horizontal
- rooflineUpper building contour
- aerodynamicMinimizing drag through shape
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
sleek · profile · tailgate · compact · sporty · notchback · design · styling
Transported goods
- trunkMain stem or storage
- openingGap or start
- luggageTraveler's packed containers
- storageSpace for keeping goods
practicality · loading · versatility · space · groceries · hauling · capacity · convenience
fastback
Sedan with sloped rear
- slopingAngled from horizontal
- rooflineUpper building contour
- aerodynamicMinimizing drag through shape
silhouette · sleek · profile · tailgate · compact · sporty · notchback · design · styling · shape
cargo
Transported goods
storage · practicality · loading · versatility · space · groceries · hauling · capacity · convenience · fold-down
Civic
Economy sedan brand