There is a world of choice in today’s car market, with more than 400 different models and many types of cars available. Understanding all of this can be difficult. The first thing you need to know is that “cars” means “passenger cars of all kinds”. To keep it simple, we’ve broken all of these vehicle choices into nine main categories covering all the basic types of used cars in Dubai, from coupes to full sedans to crossover SUVs.
The easiest way to define a vehicle is by its looks. What is the first thing you notice when you see a vehicle coming towards you on the road? its shape. This is called the “body style”. Is it big and edgy? Low and slim? How many doors does it have? Body style is the easiest way to categorize a vehicle.
Cars come in all shapes and sizes. If you look around the road while driving, you will notice a wide variety of body types. But how exactly can you distinguish one from the other? The list below categorizes the most well-known ones so that you can be well informed the next time you plan to buy a new or used cars for sale in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Limousine
It is a passenger car in which the engine is covered by a hood and a separate trunk at the rear. It comes in both frugal compact designs and larger versions that offer more luxury.
Hatchback
Sports cars and coupes are high on every car enthusiast’s bucket list, but when it comes to everyday reality, many opt for a hatchback instead. Hatchbacks can be described as three-door or five-door automobiles equipped with a rear door that swings up to increase cargo space. In these cars there is a separate cabin for the engine, while passenger and cargo compartments are together. Exactly, these body types do not have an extra rear end that is filled on the outside and are also said to have the two box dimensions.
Most probably, hatchbacks have rear seats that fold flat to increase cargo space. Not only the back seat can be folded up, but also the seat in the back seat. Along with styling and roominess, their resale value is excellent. Every minivan, compact SUV and crossover is technically a hatchback. These large and well-appointed hatchbacks are perfect city cars as they are easy to drive and easy to park.
Hatchbacks are the perfect blend of comfort, performance, handling and safety. Some of the most popular hatchbacks traveling around the world are Toyota Vitz, Honda Fit, Nissan March, Suzuki Swift, Mazda Demio, VW Golf, Honda Civic, and Toyota Yaris.
SUV
It stands for Sports Utility Vehicle and is a larger car that is usually higher off the ground. Designed for both on- and off-road driving experience, the SUV is often four-wheel drive. The SUV is ideal for accommodating large families and typically has around 8 seating configurations.
At the end of the 20th century, SUVs started to gain popularity. SUVs, large cabins, safety and higher ride height attract buyers. These vehicles have a separate engine compartment, although the passenger and luggage compartments are closed together. Some compact SUVs even offer decent gas mileage.
In fact, if you have a large family or usually transport a lot of cargo, then an SUV is the ideal vehicle and also available as used cars in Dubai. Some examples of SUVs are Toyota Land Cruiser, Dodge Durango, Land Rover Range Rover.
MPV
It stands for multi-purpose vehicles. A van-like car specially designed to accommodate larger groups of people, usually supplied in box form.
Coupé:
As a sporty version of a sedan, the coupe often has 2 doors, front folding seats and a comparatively smaller body. Built for speed and agility, the coupe is perfect for accommodating a few passengers. These cars have a traditional trunk or a sloping back with an attached rear hatch opening upwards.
The term coupe is a perennial favorite of the body shape in automotive circles. It was first used on 19th-century carriages where the rear-facing seats had been removed or cut out. During the 20th century the term came to refer to various closely coupled automobiles. Technically, a coupe is a hardtop car designed with a rear interior volume of less than 33 cubic feet.
Coupé offers reasonably comfortable seating but not suitable for families due to limited seating. Some popular coupes on the market are Ford Mustang, Nissan Fairlady Z, Toyota 86, Mazda RX8, BMW 4 Series.
Convertible
The defining feature of a convertible is its retractable roof, allowing its passengers to enjoy the open-air experience. Often equipped with exquisite luxury equipment, the convertible is a favorite for long journeys.
Crossovers
Crossovers or Cross Utility Vehicles (CUV) are generally tall cars and SUVs based on a passenger car platform for improved drivability, comfort and fuel economy. They are available with front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The first real attempt at a crossover vehicle was made by the Willys-Overland Jeepster.
To get a better foothold in the market, Willys builds a passenger car with the styling and ruggedness of a jeep. While the car was not a sales success, it introduced the basic principle of what a crossover should look like.
Like SUVs, the crossover offers appealing qualities like an upright seating position, spacious interiors, large cargo capacity, high ground clearance, smooth driving, better handling and improved fuel economy. So, in general, crossovers look like small SUVs, but they drive like regular cars. Their characteristics are usually derived from passenger cars, mostly station wagons and hatchbacks.
Since crossovers offer useful attributes of many types of vehicles, they are becoming more and more popular among people. Some popular crossovers in today’s marketplace are Mazda CX-5, Nissan Rogue, Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, Mitsubishi Pajero.
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Now that you know what each body type looks like, get ready to choose your next car. Go through this content which gives you many options for each car type. Buying used cars for sale in Dubai, United Arab Emirates couldn’t be easier.
