Safety & Information: Vehicle Configurations: Body designs

Sedan	A sedan can also be referred to as a saloon or convertible.
Station wagon	A station wagon, or estate car, has a large rear door and a large baggage capacity.
Coupe	A 2-door coupe, or sports car, normally has a more rigid structure than a sedan or saloon.
Hatch-back	A hatchback is a versatile vehicle, similar to a sedan but with some of the benefits of a station wagon.
Pick-up/utility	A pick-up truck or utility can carry heavier loads and has stronger suspension.
Light vehicle vans	Vans are designed for maximum cargo space, and are generally based on light vehicle configurations.
General goods transport vehicles	Goods vehicles are specifically designed to carry various types of cargo.
Buses & coaches	Buses and coaches are passenger carrying vehicles - buses for commuter transport, coaches for longer distance travel.
Convertible	A convertible is an automobile built with a folding, retracting, or removable roof.
Truck	Trucks are commercial goods-carrying vehicles. They can be small and relatively light, or massive and powerful vehicles that can tow multiple heavy trailers.
Vehicle closures	A vehicle body contains many openings apart from the vehicle doors. All of these openings have to be secured and may require a remote switch or lever to be activated.

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