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A car is one of the most popular modes of transportation. While cars are designed to meet transportation needs, there are quite a number of car types, and with each type of car comes different sizes and seating capacity, performance, and personalities. We have taken the liberty of coming up with this guide to help everyone understand the different car types available in the market, namely the sedan, sport utility vehicle (SUV), multi purpose vehicle (MPV), van, pick-up cars and hatchbacks.
What Is A Sedan Car?
Also known as a saloon car, a sedan car is a term used to describe cars with four doors and a separate boot at the back of the car to place your belongings. A sedan car can seat four to five people comfortably.
It’s suitable for everyday driving to and from work, running errands, and even interstate travelling. It’s one of the first few car types in the market, and is still the most popular choice for its affordable price range paired with decent performance and utility.
Some of the more popular sedan cars in Malaysia are the Toyota Vios, and Toyota Corolla and Toyota Camry.
What Is An SUV Car?
What is the meaning of SUV?
SUV stands for sport utility vehicle, and it’s a bigger and taller type of car that’s able to seat 4-6 people comfortably. There are also some SUVs that can seat up to 7 people.
Most of the time, SUVs come with flexible seating features such as sliding, reclining and one-touch tumble that can be used to create more space for items when needed. Therefore, an SUV is the go-to car type for people with big families. It also boasts great performance for long-distance driving or travelling.
Some of the more popular SUV cars in Malaysia are the Toyota Harrier, Toyota Rush, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Cross and Toyota Fortuner.
What Is An MPV Car?
MPV stands for multi purpose vehicle, and is often compared to an SUV.
What is the difference between SUV and MPV? In short, an MPV is more practical overall.
Being practical as a family car means larger interior space, boasting a more comfortable experience overall and more space for belongings. It can also comfortably seat up to 7 people, earning the moniker “7-seater” or “7-seater car”. Some of the more popular MPV cars in Malaysia are the Toyota Avanza, Toyota Vellfire, Toyota Alphard and Toyota Innova.
What Is A Van?
A van is a utility vehicle that’s popular among businesses, typically used to transport goods and people in small quantities.
Generally, there are two types of vans: a van with multiple passenger seats at the back (that can seat six to eight people) and a van with only front seats (and a large cargo space at the back).
Some vans have side doors while some have only rear doors, depending on the model. In Malaysia, vans are also used as a means to provide transportation for children going to school.
The Toyota Hiace is one of the most trusted names among businessmen, boasting a quality build and performance.
What Is A Pick-up?
A pick-up, or a pick-up truck, is a four-wheel drive utility vehicle that comes with an open cargo area at the back. It can seat four to five people comfortably and boasts a cargo space that can even be used to ferry large items such as furniture and motorcycles.
In Malaysia, pick-up trucks are often used by people offering moving services. Those who often travel across uphill routes will also prefer pick-up trucks for its stellar performance both on-road and off-road.
One of the most popular pick-up trucks in Malaysia is the Toyota Hilux.
What Is A Hatchback Car?
What is a hatchback? Its meaning, by definition, is a car with a door across the full width at the back end that opens upwards to provide easy access for loading.
In simpler terms, a hatchback car is a car without a specialised boot compartment for your belongings. Some sedan cars also have hatchback versions, such as the Toyota Yaris and the Toyota Vios.
Generally, hatchback vehicles are more compact, but if you require cargo space, it will come at the expense of the back row because the rear seats will be folded down or tumbled for more storage space.
You should be glad to know that here at Toyota, you can find all these types of cars in varying specifications and performance. Experience it for yourself through our online showroom now!
