Bodystyle
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000668
The specific configuration of a vehicle's body, defining its overall shape, passenger capacity, and intended use. This classification includes types such as sedan, coupe, hatchback, SUV, and pickup truck, each with distinct characteristics. For example, a sedan typically features a three-box design with separate compartments for engine, passengers, and cargo.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000668 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Automotive |
| See also | Car body |
| Translations | German: Karosseriebauart; Spanish: estilo de carrocería; French: bodystyle |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-IND-000668",
"term": "Bodystyle",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "The specific configuration of a vehicle's body, defining its overall shape, passenger capacity, and intended use. This classification includes types such as sedan, coupe, hatchback, SUV, and pickup truck, each with distinct characteristics. For example, a sedan typically features a three-box design with separate compartments for engine, passengers, and cargo.",
"subject": "Automotive",
"see_also": [
"car body"
],
"translations": {
"de": "Karosseriebauart",
"es": "estilo de carrocería",
"fr": "bodystyle"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/bodystyle/"
}
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