Get To Know Your Car Better: A Beginner's Guide To Automotive Terms

Welcome to the Beginner's Guide to Automotive Terms, where we'll explore the fundamental concepts that every aspiring car enthusiast should know. Whether you're a first-time buyer, looking to lease a car, or simply curious about the world of automobiles, this comprehensive guide will break down essential terms and concepts. Let’s get started.

Basic Car Terms

Use Case

Cars are broadly classified into two use cases: Personal Transport and Commercial Transport

Cars for personal use are generally equipped with a lot of features and seats to accommodate more people depending on the segment. In terms of price, personal-use cars are more expensive than commercial vehicles.

Cars in the commercial sector have a bare-bones approach to the build and features. These haulers generally have fewer seats and more cargo space to move stuff around. As a result, they cost less than personal vehicles.

Segments

Automotive segments categorize vehicles based on their body styles and sizes, with SUVs, hatchbacks, and sedans being the most common of the entire portfolio.?

• A hatchback is generally a small car with room for a maximum of 5 people including the driver. It also offers decent boot space making it ideal for an everyday car.
• Sedans offer more space than hatchbacks, but only in terms of boot space. However, the seating capacity remains the same.
• SUV stands for Sports Utility Vehicle. These vehicles are generally large with off-road capabilities to go over any terrain mud, road, snow, sand, etc. It also offers more space than a hatchback or a sedan with three-row seating.
• MPV stands for Multi-Purpose Vehicle and is also commonly known as people carriers in the personal vehicle segment. They can take in a maximum number of passengers and offer great practicality with ample storage space. MPVs are ideal as family cars.

Trim & Options

Lease A Car

Warranty & Service

Different Fuel Types

Technical Car Terms

Engine & Transmission

Hybrid Cars

Brake

Exhaust

Car Driving Terms

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