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Choosing the right bodystyle


Choosing a body shape is a question of both practicality and style. There are seven options: saloon, hatchback, estate, MPV (or multi-purpose vehicle), coupe, cabrio or off-roader, also known as SUV (or Sports Utility Vehicle)
  • Saloons have a separate boot, which means that loads are hidden from view. On smaller cars (up to Astra size), saloons are out of fashion and may be worth less than a hatchback when you come to resell them.
  • Hatchbacks are characterised by a tailgate that lifts up from the bumper and includes the rear window. On smaller cars, they are now the rule rather than the exception, but on executive cars they have no appeal at all.
  • Estates offer a larger load space by extending the roof to the rear of the car. Originally the most practical mainstream design, estates are now quite fashionable and are often designed to look a bit sporting, which means they might not have as much room as you expect.
  • MPVs are a completely different category. There are now three different types of MPV: full size models like the Vauxhall Zafira, small MPVs like the Meriva, and utility MPVs or "vans with windows." The number of seats varies from five to seven (or occasionally eight) depending on the model.
  • Off roaders started life as genuine farm vehicles like the Frontera. Now usually designed more for tarmac, they look butch but are far easier to drive. The big news in this sector is "crossover" vehicles which is part off roader, part MPV and part estate.
  • Coupes have always had their place in the market, but recently have been losing out to the growing popularity of convertibles.
  • Convertibles are a big success story at present, especially as many are becoming available with folding metal roofs that turn them into coupes as well (e.g. Astra convertible).
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