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2009-09-22T14:27:11Z

Crossover SUV

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	=== Crossover SUV ===		=== Crossover SUV ===
	{{main\|Crossover (automobile)}}		{{main\|Crossover (automobile)}}
	~~[[Image:2004-2006 Chrysler Pacifica Touring.jpg\|thumb\|right\|[[Chrysler Pacifica]] Touring]]~~
	Crossover SUVs are derived from an [[automobile platform]] using a [[monocoque]] construction with light off-road capability and lower ground clearance than SUVs. They may be styled similar to conventional "off-roaders", or may be look similar to an estate car or [[station wagon]].		Crossover SUVs are derived from an [[automobile platform]] using a [[monocoque]] construction with light off-road capability and lower ground clearance than SUVs. They may be styled similar to conventional "off-roaders", or may be look similar to an estate car or [[station wagon]].

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	Examples of grand tourers:		Examples of grand tourers:
	* [[Aston Martin DB9]]		* [[Aston Martin DB9]]
	* [[~~Lexus_SC400#First_generation_(1992-2001)~~\|Lexus SC300/400]]		* [[Lexus SC\|Lexus SC300/400]]
	* [[Ferrari 612 Scaglietti]]		* [[Ferrari 612 Scaglietti]]
	* [[Maserati GranTurismo]]		* [[Maserati GranTurismo]]

	=== Supercar ===		=== Supercar ===
	~~[[Image:Lamborghini Gallardo silver.jpg\|thumb\|Lamborghini Gallardo]]~~
	{{main\|Supercar}}		{{main\|Supercar}}
	Supercars are ultra-high performance cars, typically very expensive, luxurious and exceptionally fast. Supercars typically contain cutting-edge technology and are usually assembled by hand. They may also be [[halo car]]s, for either their own marque, or a related marque within a larger automotive group.		Supercars are ultra-high performance cars, typically very expensive, luxurious and exceptionally fast. Supercars typically contain cutting-edge technology and are usually assembled by hand. They may also be [[halo car]]s, for either their own marque, or a related marque within a larger automotive group.
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	Examples of American pony cars (and some automotive journalists state that "Pony Cars are an expressly American creation")<ref>[http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080227/OPINION03/802270317 Roy, Rex. "Car culture: A child's Pony Car education essential" The Detroit News, February 27, 2008], retrieved on 2008-06-30.</ref>:		Examples of American pony cars (and some automotive journalists state that "Pony Cars are an expressly American creation")<ref>[http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080227/OPINION03/802270317 Roy, Rex. "Car culture: A child's Pony Car education essential" The Detroit News, February 27, 2008], retrieved on 2008-06-30.</ref>:
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	=== Sport utility vehicle ===		=== Sport utility vehicle ===
	{{main\|Sport utility vehicle}}		{{main\|Sport utility vehicle}}
	~~[[Image:Jeep-Commander.jpg\|thumb\|right\|[[Jeep Commander]]]]~~
	Sport utility vehicles are [[off-road vehicle]]s with four-wheel drive and true off-road capability. They most often feature high ground clearance and an upright, boxy body design.		Sport utility vehicles are [[off-road vehicle]]s with four-wheel drive and true off-road capability. They most often feature high ground clearance and an upright, boxy body design.

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	Examples of crossover SUVs:		Examples of crossover SUVs:
	* [[~~Audi allroad quattro\|~~Audi A6 allroad]]		* [[Audi A6 allroad]]
	* [[Chevrolet Equinox]]		* [[Chevrolet Equinox]]
	* [[Toyota RAV4]]		* [[Toyota RAV4]]
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	Being taller than a family car improves visibility for the driver (while reducing visibility for other road users) and may help access for the elderly or disabled. They also offer more seats and increased load capacity than hatchbacks or estate cars.		Being taller than a family car improves visibility for the driver (while reducing visibility for other road users) and may help access for the elderly or disabled. They also offer more seats and increased load capacity than hatchbacks or estate cars.

	~~[[Image:Citroen.xsara.bristol.750pix.jpg\|thumb\|Citroën Xsara Picasso]]~~
	Examples of mini MPVs:		Examples of mini MPVs:
	* [[Daihatsu Grand Move]]		* [[Daihatsu Grand Move]]
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	Both categories are equivalent to the EuroNCAP class "Small MPVs".		Both categories are equivalent to the EuroNCAP class "Small MPVs".

	~~[[Image:GCaravan97.JPG\|thumb\|Dodge Grand Caravan]]~~
	Examples of large MPVs / minivans:		Examples of large MPVs / minivans:
	* [[Chrysler Voyager]]		* [[Chrysler Voyager]]
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	== Van, camper, RV, minibus etc. ==		== Van, camper, RV, minibus etc. ==
	{{main\|Van}}		{{main\|Van}}
	~~[[Image:Dodge Ram Van.JPG\|right\|thumb\|American conversion van]]~~
	~~[[Image:ConversionVan-Interior.JPG\|right\|thumb\|Interior of above conversion van, showing large interior area (Seating removed for clarity)]]~~
	In some countries, the term "van" can refer to a small ''panel van'' based on a passenger car design (often the estate model / station wagon); it also refers to light trucks, which themselves are sometimes based on SUVs or MPVs. (But note that those retaining seats and windows, while being larger and more utilitarian than MPVs, may be called "[[minibus]]es".) The term is also used in the term "camper van" (or just "camper") — equivalent to a North American [[recreational vehicle]] (RV).		In some countries, the term "van" can refer to a small ''panel van'' based on a passenger car design (often the estate model / station wagon); it also refers to light trucks, which themselves are sometimes based on SUVs or MPVs. (But note that those retaining seats and windows, while being larger and more utilitarian than MPVs, may be called "[[minibus]]es".) The term is also used in the term "camper van" (or just "camper") — equivalent to a North American [[recreational vehicle]] (RV).

Red marquis: /* Grand tourer */

2009-09-22T14:24:37Z

Grand tourer

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	=== Grand tourer ===		=== Grand tourer ===
	~~[[Image:Jaguar.xk8.car.750pix.jpg\|thumb\|Jaguar XK8]]~~
	{{main\|Grand tourer}}		{{main\|Grand tourer}}
	Larger, more powerful and heavier than sports cars, these vehicles typically have a [[FR layout]] and seating for four passengers ([[2+2 ~~(car body style)\|2+2]]~~). These are more expensive than sports cars but not as expensive as supercars. Some grand tourers are hand-built.		Larger, more powerful and heavier than sports cars, these vehicles typically have a [[FR layout]] and seating for four passengers (2+2). These are more expensive than sports cars but not as expensive as supercars. Some grand tourers are hand-built.

	Examples of grand tourers:		Examples of grand tourers:

Red marquis: /* Sports car */

2009-09-22T14:24:18Z

Sports car

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	=== Sports car ===		=== Sports car ===
	~~[[Image:Honda NSX red.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A Honda NSX]]~~
	{{main\|Sports car}}		{{main\|Sports car}}
	This small lightweight class combines performance and handling. Often inspired by racing vehicles, this class ranges from sporty vehicles such as the [[Mazda Miata\|Mazda Miata/MX-5]] to derivatives of true racing thoroughbreds such as the [[Lotus Elise]].		This small lightweight class combines performance and handling. Often inspired by racing vehicles, this class ranges from sporty vehicles such as the [[Mazda Miata\|Mazda Miata/MX-5]] to derivatives of true racing thoroughbreds such as the [[Lotus Elise]].

Red marquis: /* Sports saloon / sports sedan */

2009-09-22T14:24:09Z

Sports saloon / sports sedan

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	Examples of sports saloons/sedans:		Examples of sports saloons/sedans:
	* [[BMW M5]]		* [[BMW M5]]
	* [[Dodge Charger ~~(LX)#SRT-8~~\|Dodge Charger SRT-8]]		* [[Dodge Charger\|Dodge Charger SRT-8]]
	* [[Ford Mondeo\|Ford Mondeo ST200]]		* [[Ford Mondeo\|Ford Mondeo ST200]]

Red marquis: /* Executive car/mid-luxury car */

2009-09-22T14:22:51Z

Executive car/mid-luxury car

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	* [[Audi A6]]		* [[Audi A6]]
	* [[Jaguar XF]]		* [[Jaguar XF]]
	* [[Mercedes-Benz E Class]]		* [[Mercedes-Benz E-Class]]

	This category is equivalent to the EuroNCAP class "Executive Cars".		This category is equivalent to the EuroNCAP class "Executive Cars".

Red marquis: /* Full-size car/large car */

2009-09-22T14:22:29Z

Full-size car/large car

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	Examples of full-size cars:		Examples of full-size cars:
	* [[Chrysler 300]]/[[Dodge Charger ~~(LX)~~\|Dodge Charger]]		* [[Chrysler 300]]/[[Dodge Charger\|Dodge Charger]]
	* [[Ford Crown Victoria]]		* [[Ford Crown Victoria]]
	* [[Toyota Avalon]]		* [[Toyota Avalon]]

Red marquis: /* Supermini/subcompact car */

2009-09-22T14:20:07Z

Supermini/subcompact car

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	=== Supermini/subcompact car ===		=== Supermini/subcompact car ===
	~~[[Image:FordFiestaMkIV silver.jpg\|thumb\|Ford Fiesta (1995-1999 model)]]~~
	{{main\|Supermini car\|Subcompact car}}		{{main\|Supermini car\|Subcompact car}}
	This class is known as '''supermini''' in Europe, '''subcompact''' in North America. Superminis have three, four or five doors and are designed to seat four passengers comfortably. Current supermini hatchbacks are approximately 3900 mm long, while saloons and estate cars are around 4200 mm long.		This class is known as '''supermini''' in Europe, '''subcompact''' in North America. Superminis have three, four or five doors and are designed to seat four passengers comfortably. Current supermini hatchbacks are approximately 3900 mm long, while saloons and estate cars are around 4200 mm long.

Red marquis: /* Microcar */

2009-09-22T14:18:39Z

Microcar

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	== Microcar ==		== Microcar ==
	~~[[Image:Smart.car.bristol.750pix.jpg\|thumb\|Smart ForTwo]]~~
	{{main\|Microcar\|Bubble car}}		{{main\|Microcar\|Bubble car}}
	Straddling the boundary between car and motorbike, these vehicles have engines under 1.0 litre, typically seat only two passengers, and are sometimes unorthodox in construction. Some microcars are three-wheelers, while the majority have four wheels. Microcars were popular in post-war Europe, where their appearance led them to be called "[[Bubble car]]s". A descendant of the microcar is the modern [[Smart Fortwo]].		Straddling the boundary between car and motorbike, these vehicles have engines under 1.0 litre, typically seat only two passengers, and are sometimes unorthodox in construction. Some microcars are three-wheelers, while the majority have four wheels. Microcars were popular in post-war Europe, where their appearance led them to be called "[[Bubble car]]s". A descendant of the microcar is the modern [[Smart Fortwo]].

Red marquis at 14:17, 22 September 2009

2009-09-22T14:17:52Z

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