notchback

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Recent Examples of notchback 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 cars were the only notchback ‘Stangs that the company built until the next year, when Shelby, apparently smitten with the green-colored coupe, commissioned a faithful replica (along with a triple-black version called, unsurprisingly, the Black Hornet). Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 June 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 Little Red and a later car, unofficially known as the Green Hornet, were the only two Shelby GT 500 notchback coupes of their era, each sporting a snazzy vinyl roof. Gary Gastelu, Fox News, 17 Aug. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notchback
Noun
  • This is the new Cayenne Turbo Coupe, a fastback, dual-motor, upgraded version of Porsche’s electric SUV.
    Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
  • The two-door, which was built by Shelby American, was based on the fastback version of the first-gen ’Stang and paired a more powerful engine and other performance upgrades with a paint scheme inspired by the AC Cobra.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • Axial flux motors The four-door hatchback will launch in two variants, as usual a 55 and a 63.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
  • Chevy's affordable electric hatchback starts at just $27,600 and has amassed a large following before its initial discontinuation.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • On April 7, Ford completed further testing and found that the Bronco 3-door hardtops made before December 2021 may lead to so much splitting or cracking that parts of the outer skin can come off, potentially causing crashes.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 19 May 2026
  • This hardtop gazebo has a spacious open layout, elegant sliding doors, and breathable mesh windows that block out the sun and keep you cool on hot days.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Mayor Sam Cunningham, who rode in a convertible near the front of the parade, said the city, which was built by people from a variety of communities, has a tradition of welcoming all comers.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
  • In March, the South Florida man who bears a resemblance to Jeffrey Epstein broke the Internet after a video of him driving in a convertible went viral.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • Positioned somewhere between a traditional saloon, estate and SUV coupé, the 408 remains one of the more unconventional choices in the family car market — and arguably one of the most interesting.
    Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
  • Strain up into a coupe or cocktail class, and garnish with a chili slice.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 23 May 2026
Noun
  • Davis and other state officials attempted to circle the wagons.
    Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 28 May 2026
  • The Avs began the season on a Stanley Cup-or-bust wagon.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • After the collision, the safety system on Grossman’s Mercedes SUV disabled the vehicle, which came to a stop one-third of a mile down the road.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
  • The 2026 Toyota Prius is a great hatchback for drivers who won't need all the interior or cargo space of a sedan or SUV model.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • Flowering woody shrubs that bloom on new wood tolerate or thrive on fairly aggressive pruning, while those that bloom on old wood require more careful, restrained pruning.
    Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 29 May 2026
  • Summer flowering woody plants (crepe myrtle, beautyberry, glossy abelia, nandina) should be pruned before spring growth begins.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 May 2026

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“Notchback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notchback. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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