Thesaurus results for HATCHBACK

hatchback

noun

Definition of hatchback

as in SUV

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Recent Examples of hatchback The video shows the state trooper performing a tactical vehicle intervention, also known as a PIT maneuver, on a fleeing Infiniti hatchback. — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026 Over the six months through July, Geely’s Xingyuan hatchback led China’s car market with nearly 197,500 sales. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Geely ranks first Among the 10 most popular car models sold in China in the six months through July, Geely’s Xingyuan electric hatchback was the bestseller with nearly 197,500 units sold. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026 In Irkutsk, Russia, a man is seen leaning into the open window of a hatchback and repeatedly hitting another motorist. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hatchback

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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

Definition of SUV

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

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

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

This is the Torcal, a fastback SUV with more torque than any Bentley before it.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
There are about three times as many C40 coupes available as the XC40 Recharge, but quite a lot of people prefer the looks of the fastback, so this is no bad thing.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of fastback

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

Sullivan was driving a Pontiac Montana minivan carrying his wife, son, and daughter, along with one of his daughter’s teammates and her father.

— Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
The woman driving the minivan died from injuries suffered in the crash, and two other women in the vehicle suffered serious injuries, ABC 10 reported.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of minivan

Noun

Leapmotor, meanwhile, maintained rapid growth, with deliveries topping 100,000 cars a month since July.

— Matthew Tan,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
By merging the two failing car companies, Marchionne created the seventh-largest vehicle manufacturer in the world, increasing Fiat’s value more than tenfold.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

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