Several categories of cars - Cars are generally categorized based on the design of body shape and type of machine used. Several categories of cars that are generally known around the world include:
1. Sedan
Sedan is the type most familiar and easily recognizable from its shape. For the sedan category, divided into several types based on size, among others:
- Small Size Sedan (Toyota Vios, Honda City, Suzuki Baleno, BMW 3 series)
- Mid Size Sedan (Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Mitsubishi Lancer, BMW 5 series)
- Big Size Sedan (Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Teana, BMW series 7)
As for the sedan category based on quality and price of the sedan can be divided into:
- Standard (Toyota Vios, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Camry)
- Luxury (BMW 3 series, 5, 7)
- Premium class (Rolls Royce, Maybach, Bentley)
Some car manufacturers are also sometimes added a few variants of sedan that has a body like the above categories but with the engine upgrade to class couple (for standard categories such as the Honda Civic Type R, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X) and the supercar (such as the Lexus IS- F Luxury category, the BMW M5, Audi RS6)
2. Hatchback
Hatchback actually still have the same base with the sedan, only difference Hatchback has no baggage like the back of the sedan. Examples for this example is the category Hatchback: Toyota Yaris, Suzuki Swift, Honda Jazz. For this type Hatchback there are also types that have been upgraded, called Hot Hatch (eg Mini Cooper S).
3. Estate
Not much different with Hatchback, Estate also actually still have the same base sedan. They differ only on the dimension of the estate that is longer than the sedan. As for its shape, more resembling Estate Hatchback which has no baggage in the rear. An example is the Chevrolet Estate Estate category. While the examples in the category of estate which have been upgraded such as the Audi RS6 Avant, Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, BMW M5.
4. Coupe
Coupe is a vehicle that accidentally made only for a limited market, which is devoted to them, the lovers of speed. Character is shaped like a sedan, with only 2 doors and usually only with 2 seats, although there is also a Coupe that has 4 seats. Coupe consists of two models, namely pure Coupe (such as the Nissan GT-R, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche) and sedan-based coupe that is still (such as in the BMW series 6). While the category can be divided into three namely: Luxury Coupe (For example Mercedes Benz CL Class, Bentley Continental GT, Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe), Sport Coupe (for example the Nissan GT-R, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche) and Standard Coupe (Nissan Skyline For example, BMW 3 series Coupe)
5. Cabriolet
This vehicle also has the same base with the Sedan, Coupe and Hatchback. Only difference this vehicle has a roof that opens. To be able to see the base we need to know what type of car first because this vehicle has a variation that is quite diverse. For example, based sedan (Audi A4 Cabrio), based Hatchback (Mini Cooper S cabrio), based Coupe (BMW Z4). As for this vehicle category can be divided into 3 namely Luxury Cabriolet (Bentley Azure, Rolls Royce 100EX), Sport Cabriolet (Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche), and Standard Cabriolet (Toyota Camry Solara, BMW 3 series Cabriolet). As for the type of roof can be divided into 2 types: Hard Top and Soft Top. Hard Top is the roof material is made of hard materials such as cars in general, only the roof could be folded. While the Soft Top is a material made of material similar roof sheeting.
6. MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle)
MPV can be spelled a multifunctional vehicle. Somewhat more passenger capacity, and can be used with a variety of purposes. Middle-class family in general enjoyed this kind car because it uses a different kind. This vehicle can be classified into 2 types, namely standard MPV (Citroen C4 Picasso, Mazda MPV, Toyota Innova) and Van (Dodge Caravan, Toyota Sienna, Peugeot 807). For this type of van is usually the middle door is designed with a sliding model.
7. SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle)
This car is a car all conditions. Known for its toughness to be operated on all terrain and conditions. In general, this type of car can be divided into 2 luxury SUV (Land Rover, BMW, Mercedes Benz) and Standard SUV (Honda CRV, Nissan Xtrail, Toyota Fortuner)
8. Pick Up
This car was created to function more as a means of conveyance of goods on all-terrain that combines strength and agility with the characteristic form of an open basin in the rear. In general, this type of car can be divided into 2 single cabin (Toyota Hilux Single Cabin 4x2) and Double Cabin (Toyota Hilux Double Cabin 4x4)
