However as most of Indian road conditions are hot, hard top sedans are preferred more. In India also there are quite a number of convertible cars available and till date it’s the most demanded design for the customers looking for modification in their cars. Operating of a button is good enough for folding or putting back the roof linings.Ĭonvertibles are more frequently used in cold countries wherein weather temperature is quite less and also roads have lesser dusty conditions.It’s purely a preferred choice for persons with passion of using stylish cars and the feel of air in hair when driving vehicle. In modern vehicles the metal roof lines with design of folding part by part and eventually rest on/in trunk part of the vehicle. In earlier vehicles leather material were used. Electro mechanical devices are used for step by step folding of the roof lines. Generally it’s available in high end luxury vehicles.
Sport car body design series#
Vehicles like Toyota Fortuner, Honda C-RV, Mitsubishi Outlander, Montero, Ford Endeavour, BMW X1 and Audi Q series are all classified under SUV but belong to higher price category.Ĭonvertible cars are the cars whose roof line can be removed or refitted as required. Vehicle like Mahindra Scorpio, XUV 500 and Tata Safari Storme are classified under SUV because of their design and ability to use in all road conditions. Vehicles such as Mahindra Bolero, Xylo, Tata Sumo, Force Trax and Toyota Innova are classified under MUV only. SUV’s have features suited for long drives,good technology for suspensions, and so on.The main point about SUV is the importance given to fit and finish (both interior and exterior) and drive quality. SUV are vehicles designed to use in all road conditions, ranging from highways to cross country roads.In this type, importance is given for all factors such as usage of advanced technology for engine, gearbox, differential, 4WD option, interior space. Best example for MUV would be a Mahindra Bolero or a Tata Sumo, Force Motors Trax. Generally, there is compromise on comfortand features in MUV’s versus SUVs. The body is built on chassis frame and can carry large amounts of luggage. There would be flexible seating options ranging from 7, 8, 9 and 10 so on. MUV vehicles are designed to create utility. Some of the important car body styles are as mentioned below.Īlthough the MUV (Multi Utility Vehicle) and SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) sport similar designs, the two are significantly different. However, getting more specific, one realizes that there are several acronyms driven, confusion creating aspects of body types.For example, what is the actual difference between a MUV and a SUV? Is there any difference between an MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) and an MUV (Multi Utility Vehicle)? What is Compact Sports Utility Vehicle? These are the kind of questions that can delay a customers buying decision.In this article we make an effort to briefly explain different car body styles.Ĭar body types is a broad subject to deal with and the names given also vary from country to country.The names aregiven depending upon design, utility, technology used and customization.In this article we mainly deal with the names used in India. There are several such need gaps the Indian customer seeks to fulfil by buying a body type that suits him.
A car to do the home to office and back, 5 times a week in city traffic might need a smaller sized car.
For instance, if a car is for a family of more than 5 people then it demands a large car. On paper, it appears to be a relatively simple factor for a customer. One important factor that impacts this decision is the type of car body. If it is a second hand purchase, one may even look at age of the car, number of owners and mileage.
There are several factors to consider – price, family size, fuel type, mileage.
Each person has extremely specific needs. Buying a car can be a tiring process, especially if it’s for the first time.