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Different Types of Cars You Should Know

Of all the cars out there, let's find out which type of car is the best for you.
Batul Nafisa Baxamusa
Choose Your Beast!
Hard to choose, ain't it?
Finding the perfect car for your use is difficult. Especially when the choices in the market are aplenty.
The diversity in cars makes it difficult to choose one. You may need one with a spacious interior, or a smaller car for easy parking. Some look for speed and few need luxury.

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There are 7 major types of cars available in the global market. Let's find you the car of your dreams by sharing details on the types of cars on road.
7 Major Types of Cars
Hatchback
Hatchbacks, ideal for families, offer rear-hinged doors for easy cargo loading and foldable 2nd-row seats. With compact, sporty designs, they come in various sizes, from small to large liftbacks.
Some examples are Kia Rio, Ford Fiesta, Gran Turismo, Volkswagen Golf, Hyundai Grand i10, Audi A7 Sportback, Aston Martin Rapide S, and Porsche Panamera etc.

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Sedan
The sedan offers comfortable interiors for passengers with less cargo space. It's a 4-door car with a traditional boot area, accommodating 4-5 passengers comfortably.
Sedans come in luxury, executive, full-size, mid-size, and sports categories. Examples include Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Chevrolet Malibu, BMW 5-Series, Honda City, and Honda Accord.
Station Wagon
A wagon combines sedan and hatchback features, providing extra length and boot space, alongside comfortable passenger room. Plus, cargo can be placed on the roof.
Popular wagons include Audi A4 Avant, Volkswagen Passat Wagon, Volvo XC7, Volkswagen Passat Estate, Skoda Octavia Estate, and Volvo V60.
SUV
Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) is an off-road car. It is a 4-wheel drive, sturdy chassis, and an excellent rough road grip.

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Popular SUVs include Mahindra Scorpio, Honda CR-V, Mitsubishi Montero, Mitsubishi Pajero, Range Rover, Jeep Cherokee, Land Rover Discovery Sport, and Renault Duster.
Coupe
A coupe, from the French for "chopped off," is often mistaken for a sedan. However, it's a 2-door car with a hatchback, offering limited rear seat space and ideal for two people.

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Coupes boast sporty designs and high-performance engines. Models include Audi A5, Jaguar F-Type Coupe, Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, Ford Mustang, BMW 3 Series, Honda Civic Coupe, Porsche Boxster, etc.
MPV
Minivans or MPVs offer ample space for passengers and cargo, with versatile rear seats that fold, remove, or slide.

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MPVs, popular family cars, offer robust power on the road. Examples include Maruti Suzuki Omni, Toyota Innova, Datsun GO+, Volkswagen Type 2, Dodge Caravan, Renault Scenic, Toyota Sienna, Maruti Suzuki Eeco.
PickUp Truck
A pickup truck, typically 2- or 4-door, suits travelers or those hauling cargo. They come in mid-size, full-size, and heavy-duty options.

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Popular pickups include Nissan Frontier, Dodge Ram 2500, Nissan Titan, Ford F-250, Ford F-150, and Tata Xenon.
The market is full of choices when it comes to cars. Finding the right one that suits your needs is the key. Think carefully what suits your budget and if you will be able to afford the aftercare.
These are some of the popular types of cars around the world. So, which car is your style?