fastback
noun
fast·back
ˈfas(t)-ˌbak 
: an automobile with a roof having a long curving downward slope to the rear
also
: the back of such an automobile
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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.
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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.
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Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The model line also comprises a four-door sedan, a wagon, and the very desirable coupe, whose fastback design is often compared to the contemporary Aston Martin DBS.
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Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
This is the new Cayenne Turbo Coupe, a fastback, dual-motor, upgraded version of Porsche’s electric SUV.
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Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
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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
The model line also comprises a four-door sedan, a wagon, and the very desirable coupe, whose fastback design is often compared to the contemporary Aston Martin DBS.
—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
This is the new Cayenne Turbo Coupe, a fastback, dual-motor, upgraded version of Porsche’s electric SUV.
—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
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“Fastback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fastback. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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fastback
noun
fast·back
ˈfas(t)-ˌbak
1
: an automobile roof with a long curving downward slope to the rear
2
: an automobile having a fastback
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