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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.
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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 graceful notchback slant of the huge tailgate, long overhangs, and expansive rear windows seem at total odds with the shorter hood and narrow wheelbase.
—Clifford Atiyeh, Car and Driver, 14 May 2022
Convertible, notchback coupe, and Speedster models were added through the years.
—Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 3 Mar. 2022
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
By the late ’80s, the notchback Mustang GTs and LXs had evolved into a pretty potent package for the era.
—Davey G. Johnson, Car and Driver, 3 Nov. 2017
The Grand Sport uses a long notchback-emulating liftgate to give it a sedanlike side profile, but the whole rear glass lifts with the decklid.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 6 July 2017
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 graceful notchback slant of the huge tailgate, long overhangs, and expansive rear windows seem at total odds with the shorter hood and narrow wheelbase.
—Clifford Atiyeh, Car and Driver, 14 May 2022
Convertible, notchback coupe, and Speedster models were added through the years.
—Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 3 Mar. 2022
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
By the late ’80s, the notchback Mustang GTs and LXs had evolved into a pretty potent package for the era.
—Davey G. Johnson, Car and Driver, 3 Nov. 2017
The Grand Sport uses a long notchback-emulating liftgate to give it a sedanlike side profile, but the whole rear glass lifts with the decklid.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 6 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notchback
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Polestar 1, a sleek hybrid sedan based on Volvo parts, made a splash in 2017 and was followed by Polestar 2, an entry-level, all-electric high-riding fastback that debuted at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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The sporty fastback appeared that August as a 1965 model, rounding out the lineup.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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Notably, each Blank Slate prototype was seen in a different configuration: one as a pickup, another as an SUV, and another as a compact hatchback.—
Utkarsh Sood,
New Atlas,
13 May 2025
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The name was previously used for a compact electric hatchback that was discontinued in 2022.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
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For people who find grass too rarefied, there are six clay courts and two cushioned hardtop courts.—
Thomas Swick,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2025
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Photo : Mecum Auctions This example also has a removable hardtop roof.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
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The white limousine convertible featured an elevated platform for the pontiff, wider doors than the original model and retractable back steps.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Such high prices haven’t dissuaded buyers though, as all 18 examples (plus 16 convertibles) of Bentley Batur sold out some time ago and are currently in production.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Then in 1965 Ford introduced the Mustang, a dedicated two-door coupe with a base six-cylinder engine and optional V8.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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It became associated with expensive grand touring cars in the 1950s and 1960s, and with the fictional James Bond character following his use of an Aston Martin DB5 coupe in the 1964 film Goldfinger.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Saturday locations are the corner of Wilson Street and Water Street, the corner of Wilson Street and Prairie Street, 750 Main St. at Mallory Street, and a roaming wagon in 14th Colony/Cherry Park, according to Batavia Lions Club officials.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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That vision traces back to a quiet hallway three decades ago, to a boy in a red wagon and a family surrounded by care and courage.—
Jordan French,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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An image showed Cardi B speaking to Diggs, who was behind the wheel of an SUV.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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The Honda had severe front-end damage consistent with having crashed into the SUV, the complaint says.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
13 May 2025
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Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade Soil Type: Organically rich and moist Soil pH: Neutral Learn More Bougainvillea Few woody vines are more colorful than bougainvillea.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 May 2025
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Picked up notes of amber, warmer spices, and woody elements.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
12 May 2025
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“Notchback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notchback. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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