If we analyze the inventions which have made a massive impact on humanity, we will rate automobiles as of the top 10 advancements and inventions.
Cars have numerous different models and as time goes by there are new additions to the club. There are at least 500 different car models across the globe in different car manufacturing brands. Car models could be different but they are from a particular set of shapes and body types. Most of the cars that exist fit in these car shapes and car body types.
When someone decides to purchase a car, they have to throw unlimited options and make the choice for the perfect fit. When they narrow down their choice to a particular type of car, as per the shape and body type, it gets easier.
The Car shapes and body types are reinvented for a particular purpose and irrelevant or inaccurate for some purposes, for example, driving a race car on an off-road track will not be a good idea. Similarly, if someone drives a sedan for an off-roading trip, they might find themselves stuck in the sand somewhere.
In this blog post, we will address the different types of car shapes and car bodies.
Sedan - Car Body Type
Sedan cars can accommodate almost 4-5 passengers and they have 4 doors. Sedans are one of the longest-existing car designs. Sedan cars come along with a larger trunk that can store a good quantity of luggage. They come with a closed roof. However, some modern cars have a small opening on the rooftop of a sedan car. If you notice the most popular cars in Dubai, most of these are sedans.
Some examples of sedan cars
- Hyundai Accent
- Kia Rio
- Honda Civic
- Nissan Altima
- Hyundai Elantra N
- Mazda 3
- Toyota Camry
Hatchback - Car Body Type
An easier way to express hatchback cars is that they are compact versions of sedan cars. They’ve less space compared to a sedan car. A Hatchback car has a door on the rear end. This door opens in a flip-up manner and gives access to the cargo section of the vehicle. Whereas in sedan cars, you can open a traditional trunk.
Some examples of Hatchback Cars
- Volkswagen Golf
- Kia Rio
- Audi A7
- Kia Stinger
SUV - Car Body Type
The SUV car stands for Sports Utility Vehicle. The SUV cars have seating for passengers up to 7, 8, 9, and 10 so on. The specialty of an SUV is that they are engineered to support the best and worst road conditions. You can experience the thrill of driving an SUV on a highway or you can witness its powerful engine in off-roading adventures. In fact, some of the best off-roading cars are SUVs.
MUVs are similar to SUVs and they stand for Multi Utility Vehicle.
Some examples of SUV Cars
- Hyundai Kona,
- Nissan Patrol
- Landrover
- Ford Expedition
- Chevrolet Tahoe
Sports Car
Sports cars or race cars are specifically designed to give you thrilling, high performance, and accurate handling at high speed. They are the hottest-looking cars, if you keep staring at a sports car for a while, you will be bound to take it for a ride and if you take them out for a ride, you will be bound to fall in love with them. Most sports cars have two doors and two-seaters. But there are sports cars with 4 doors and passenger seats for 4 people.
Some examples of Sports Cars:
- Audi R8
- Mercedes-AMG GT
- Bugatti Veyron
- Honda S2000
- Nissan GT-R
- Lamborghini Aventador.
- Porsche 911
Coupe - Car Body Type
Coupe cars are sedan cars with two doors and passenger seats for 2 people. These cars have big trunks for carrying cargo and the roof is closed. There are some sports cars that are categorised as coupe because of the design, for example, the Porsche Boxster and Chevrolet Corvette.
Most of the coupe cars are expensive, High-performance cars and luxurious cars. Coupe cars are most common in Europe.
Some examples of the Coupe Car
- Ford Mustang
- Audi A5
- Chevrolet Corvette
- Porsche Boxster
Station Wagon
Station wagons are when sedans meet SUVs and hatchbacks. They are designed like a sedan in the front and in the rear, they have a hatchback-like door to access the trunk. Their capacity to hold passengers is more than a sedan, like 6 to 8. And, there is ample space to keep luggage.
Although it is worth mentioning that Station Wagons are very few on the roads today.
Some examples of Station Wagon Cars
- Audi A6 Allroad
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain
- Volvo V90 Cross Country
- Volvo V60
- Audi RS6 Avant
Convertible - Car type
Convertible cars are one of the most desirable and beautiful cars. Convertible cars are the best fit for long road trips along the path of nature and good roads.
Inconvertible cars, the roof of the car could be removed and attached as required. Some of the cars need a manual change of roof and others have this automated. Most modern cars have this automation in convertible cars. Like the coupe, most convertible cars have two doors and are two-seaters. But there are enough convertible cars with four-seat passengers. There are convertible cars for every category of car, like a sedan with convertibles, an SUV with convertibles, and hatchbacks with the convertible.
Some examples of Convertible Cars
- Fiat 124 Spider.
- Volkswagen Beetle.
- Chevrolet Camaro.
- BMW Z4.
- Audi A5.
- Fiat 500.
Mini Van - Car Body type
Vans and minivan cars are best suited for large families and carry large cargo smoothly. They have spacious interiors and moreover, the seats in the back could be detached. This creates a huge space for carrying essentials in your car, you could even take a minivan for a trip to the mountains and attach your tent with the van and sleep in the minivan. A minivan could comfortably accommodate 6, 7, or 8, or even more passengers.
Some examples of Minivan Cars
- Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
- Chrysler Town and Country
- Dodge Grand Caravan
- Toyota Sienna
- Honda Odyssey
Pickup Trucks
Pick-up trucks have similar components and elements as an SUV, but there is a huge area for cargo in the back. There is a cab for passengers in the front, for two or four passengers and the rest is open for cargo.
Pickup trucks are generally used for commercial transportation. And they have a powerful engine, so sometimes you might even see them in off-roading ventures.
Some examples of Pickup trucks Car
Muscle Car
As the name muscle suggests, muscle cars are powerful and high performance cars. They are purchased and driven for sheer pleasure of mind blowing performance. Muscle cars have the capacity to go from 0 to 60 miles in an hour within a matter of a few seconds. Their vintage design makes them even more desirable.
Some examples of Muscle Car
- Shelby Mustang GT-350
- Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
- Dodge Challenger Hellcat
- Oldsmobile Rocket 88
Super Car
Super cars are the better and higher end version of the sports cars. Super cars are optimized for high speed and high performance. From all the cars we have discussed, including coupe, sports cars or station wagons, super cars have the maximum ability in terms of speed and acceleration. Super cars are designed for 2 passengers.
A couple of examples are Buggati Chiron, Ferrari, etc.
Some examples of Super Car
- Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
- McLaren F1
- Ferrari Enzo
- Maserati MC12
Limousine
Limousines, as called as Limo as a luxurious car model that are especially designed. The floor area of the car is increased to accommodate multiple passengers. There are limousines based on different car shapes we are discussing in this blog. For instance, there is a sedan based limousine, SUV based Limousine and there is classic vintage limousine. The number of passenger seat in a limousine completely depends of the manufacturer of the car.
Some examples of Limousine cars:
- Chrysler 300 Limousine
- Porsche Cayenne Limousine
- Toyota Century Royal
- Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf
Monster Trucks
Monster trucks are the larger version of the pickup trucks. They are way above the ground level. Monster trucks have modified suspensions and huge tyres which elevate the entire car body.
Most monster trucks have the capacity to hold 2 passengers, but the new design includes seating for four passengers as well. Riding a monster truck is an adventure in itself. The ride gets even more fun on the right trails especially suited for the monster trucks. Hence you will spot monster trucks by the popular off roading adventure hubs across the globe.
Some examples of Monster truck cars:
- Grave Digger
- Jurassic Attack
- Dragon’s Breath
- Batman
Jeep (Jeep type)
Jeep is a combination of a Multi-utility vehicle (MUV) and Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) and has a strong and powerful engine. Some Jeep engines are as powerful as truck engines. American brand Jeep is dedicated to manufacturing world-class Jeeps and other car brands follow the design as well. Jeep is well suited for off-road terrains and they also rock it on good flat highways.
Some examples of Jeep Car
- Jeep Renegade
- Jeep Wrangler
- Jeep Willys
Roadster
Roadster cars are the combination of the sports cars, convertible and coupe cars. Roadster cars have two doors and open roof with a sporty look.
Roadster cars are manufactured for high performance and speed. They have seating for 2. Some roadster cars have folding roofs made of fabric or metal materials. These cars are also referred to as spider or spyder cars.
Some examples of Roadster Cars
- Mazda MX-5,,
- Jaguar F-TYPE,
- Mercedes SLC
- Fiat 124 Spider
- Audi TT Roadster
Wrap Up: Beginners Guide to Car Shapes and Car Body Types
These are just the basic car shapes and car body types. There are more car body types as per manufacturers and there are new innovations and advancements everyday.
Here is a quick recap of the different car shapes and car body types we discussed in this blog:
- Sedan
- Hatchbacks
- SUV
- Sports Car
- Coupe
- Station Wagon
- Convertible Cars
- Mini Vans
- Pick Up Truck
- Super Cars
- Muscle Cars
- Limousine
- Monster Truck
- Jeep
- Roadster Cars
The most common one is the sedan. This type of car has four doors and typically seat five passengers. It is a popular car choice for families and commuters because it is affordable and practical.
Aerodynamics is the study of how air moves around objects. It is important in the design of car body types because it can help to reduce drag. Drag is the force that opposes the motion of an object through the air.
The fastest cars in the world are typically sports cars with powerful engines and sleek designs. The most popular body types for these types of cars are coupes and convertibles, as they offer the perfect blend of style and performance.
However, there are also a number of sedans and SUVs that are able to reach high speeds, thanks to their powerful engines and advanced aerodynamics. The fastest cars in the world are those that combine the right mix of power, weight, and aerodynamics.
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