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 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
  • 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
  • Once again, the fastback Coupe becomes the more-fashionable choice, while trading nearly 20 percent of the standard model’s rear cargo space and a touch of rear headroom.
    Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • Then the employee got into the hatchback and drove away, leaving the customer grinning at the gleaming SUV—all before Jon’s light turned green.
    Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 3 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • This potent track weapon is based on the brand's CC850 from 2022, and is built as a two-seater with a removable hardtop.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Our first car is Jason and Lucia's convertible, which can have the top up or down.
    Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Four people were in a 2009 BMW coupe convertible that hit a tree, police said.
    Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The sleek, gold-colored coupé impressed with a futuristic design, but baffled onlookers with its cramped two-seat interior, lack of a charging port, and a dubious, far-too-good-to-be-true $30,000 price tag.
    Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Rewind to 1953, and commercial artist Harry Birdsall fantasized about building a luxury convertible coupe in Harley Earl’s style, but one that could actually be purchased.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • It was named after a type of covered wagon that used to transport American settlers westward to the new frontier during the 19th century.
    Tariq Malik, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The Outback is a midsize SUV that has the utility of a wagon.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • That makes the potential financial exposure worth considering for owners of larger vehicles, particularly those with higher mileage or who rely on their truck or SUV for work or daily transportation.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Rodriguez, whom police didn’t identify by name, suffered multiple gunshot wounds and crashed into an unmarked gray SUV.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The Bath & Body Works Lavender and Jasmine fragrance, of course, features the floral herb, as well as rosewood and sage, giving it warm, woody, and peppery vibes with a hint of rose.
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026
  • That’s because the scent leads with a masculine-leaning opening of almond blossom, pink pepper, and neroli, before softening to its woody vanilla base.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

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“Notchback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notchback. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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