How to distinguish popular car models in Vietnam
(Baonghean.vn) - When buying a car for the first time, many people will be confused by the names of car lines such as Sedan, SUV, Crossover, MPV... Learn how to distinguish because this basic car knowledge will help you choose the most suitable car.
1. Sedan
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Sedan is the most popular car line today. Basically, a sedan is understood as a 4-door car, low chassis under 20cm, closed roof and has 4 or 5 seats, with components such as the front of the car (hood), the rear of the car, the body of the car, the luggage compartment (trunk) separately, in which the hood and trunk are lower than the roof of the passenger compartment.
Most car manufacturers have their own sedan models, and because this is a 4-5 seater car, it is suitable for many customers, from small families, singles, students, office workers to successful businessmen.
Popular sedan models are Toyota Camry/Altis/Vios, BMW 328i, Mercedes C/E/S, Audi A4/A6/A8...
2. SUV – sports utility vehicle
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SUV stands for Sport Utility Vehicle; these vehicles have a luggage compartment connected to the passenger compartment, high chassis, very suitable for traveling on rough and bad roads. Most SUVs use 4×4 2-wheel drive to increase engine power. SUVs usually have 5 to 7 seats, suitable for families and young customers who like strong sports cars.
Some popular SUV models in Vietnam are Ford Escape, Ford Everest, Toyota Land Cruiser, luxury car manufacturers also have many high-end SUV models, for example BMW X5, Acura MDX, Audi Q7...
3. MPV - multi-purpose vehicle
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MPV (Multi Purposes Vehicle) is often known as a multi-purpose vehicle, suitable for many user needs. MPVs have the advantages of SUVs such as spacious interior for 7-8 people; large transport and carrying capacity; flexible rows of seats that can be folded to increase storage space.
The most noticeable point to distinguish from SUVs is that MPVs have lower chassis, longer body; MPVs often use automatic engines to simplify driving.
The popular MPV models on the road areToyota Innova, Mitsubishi Grandis, Madza Premacy, Toyota Previa…
4. Hatchback - the car for everyone
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Hatchback is a small or medium sized car, used for individuals or families with the need to carry more luggage. Accordingly, the rear of the car does not extend into the trunk like a sedan but cuts straight at the back row, creating a new door. In addition to this design, the rear row of seats can also be folded down to create a large space for storing things.
Some car models have hatchback versions such as Hyundai Grand i10, Ford Fiesta, Toyota Yaris, Mercedes A-class...
5. Pick-up - pickup truck
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Pick-up is known as a combination of a small truck and a family car; designed like a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), the seating compartment has 5 seats (including the driver's seat); has an additional cargo box in the back, completely separate from the passenger compartment, can carry oversized goods that other multi-purpose vehicles cannot handle.
Chassis similar to truck, designed to suit many terrains. Transports moderate weight goods (from 500 - 700kg). Can be fitted with an additional roof.
Pick-ups are very popular such as:Toyota Hilux, Isuzu D-Max, Nissan Navara, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton…
6. Mini van - passenger vehicle
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Mini van is a passenger car with a spacious interior and luggage compartment. On the outside, this car looks very similar to MPVs. The side doors are sometimes sliding doors to facilitate operation in narrow spaces. In Vietnam, compact cars such as Kia Morning or GM Spark, Matiz are also classified in the same category as mini vans.
Some typical mini van models include: Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, Kia Carnival...
7. Coupe - 2 or 4 door sports car
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Similar to sedans, coupes are a closed-top car model that is also very popular today, but the number of doors on a coupe is usually only 2 (coupe means pair, pair, roughly understood as a 2-door car), but the number of seats in the car can still be 4 or 5 and is not necessarily limited to just 2 seats.
8. Convertible - convertible car with flexible roof
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Convertible is a general term for coupes that can be opened to become a "convertible" as is still used in Vietnam. This type of car can still be closed with a soft top made of fabric or a hard top that can be folded away when the rear trunk lid is opened.
Another commonly used form of convertible is the roadster, usually reserved for the open top of a high-performance sports car or supercar such as the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster. In Europe, the term Cabriolet is often used, but the definition is similar to convertible.