Thesaurus results for FASTBACK

fastback

noun

Definition of fastback

as in hardtop

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Recent Examples of fastback The former is a sportier, swoopier two-row variant of the Volvo EX90 while the latter is a high-riding fastback crossover with a hatch with no rear window. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 25 June 2026 The plan is for every vehicle coming off the line to be the same to reduce complexity, before the addition of any features or different covers/tops such as fastback or squared-off to look similar to a Jeep Wrangler SUV. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 24 June 2026 And there is no SUV on the planet that can compare with the beauty of the Mercedes wagen, not even 4-door coupé fastback SUVs. — Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2026 Ford offers nine Mustang trims including fastback and convertible models. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fastback

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Noun

The Elegante used a heavy retractable hardtop operated by an elaborate electro-hydraulic mechanism, with the entire operation taking roughly two minutes.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026
Built on a 1953 Cadillac Series 62 chassis, fit with a 331 ci V-8, this all-aluminum two-seater features a retractable hardtop, a wraparound windshield, a Lucite steering wheel, and Liberace levels of gold-plating.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of hardtop

Noun

The black convertible has just five miles on the odometer and has never been registered.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026
Its riveted, rounded-corner Traveler box trailer featured the unique distinction of working as a convertible, using a retractable fabric roof panel to open its cabin to the sky above.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of convertible

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There was also a Civic hatchback built as a Dodge Charger from the 1970s as recently as 2023.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026
Its first hatchback was still a three-door, though, and slightly more practical for carrying cargo rather than humans in the rear.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of hatchback

Noun

Things got even worse when the first images of the slab-sided and pastel-shaded Type 00 coupe concept leaked.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026
Lots of the brand’s enviable glassware is 20% off for Prime Day, meaning now is the time to scoop up an artistic coupe set or a modern salad bowl while the getting is good.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of coupe

Noun

Rare notchback four-door sedans lack the cargo capacity and standout shape of the two- and four-door hatches.

— Brett Berk, Car and Driver, 4 Sep. 2023
The coupe-like roofline swoops low over the cockpit without pausing for a notchback trunk, allowing for a big liftgate in the rear.

— Jason Fogelson, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2021

Definition of notchback

Noun

Between them was a wagon overflowing with T-shirts in an assortment of colors.

— Matt Martell, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026
The 15 people who remained in the wagon were all ejected, while the driver was pinned underneath the tractor and dragged several yards, the sheriff's office said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of wagon

Noun

With its British Racing Green exterior and black ragtop, the nearly 60-year-old Jaguar is often cited as the most beautiful car ever made.

— James Raia, Mercury News, 28 Dec. 2025
As Bronson Pinchot’s hapless character, Elliot, is speeding in his ragtop Porsche with a girl bent over his lap along a 15 mph curve on Mulholland Drive, cop lights go off behind him.

— Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025

Definition of ragtop

Noun

Ford only has one hybrid midsize pickup, the Maverick, and discontinued its hybrid Escape SUV.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
The growth in deliveries comes as the company continues a ramp-up in production of its entry-level Rivian R2 SUV that launched earlier this year as a smaller, less expensive sibling to its flagship R1 SUV.

— Michael Wayland, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

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