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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

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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

Definition of fastback

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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
It's based on the company's MQB platform, which underpins the T-Cross subcompact SUV and the Polo hatchback.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of hatchback

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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
While riding in a hardtop Jeep on a popular scenic route, Going-to-the-Sun Road, a rock came through the roof and struck Schowengerdt on the head as his wife sat beside him, the GoFundMe said.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026

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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
The coupe earns 22 miles per gallon in the city and 33 miles per gallon on the highway.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of coupe

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Autumn eats and beers are on the menu at restaurants and breweries around the city, and nearby farms host weekend events with corn mazes, wagon rides, and other family fun.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Subaru has completely abandoned the Outback's swoopy wagon profile for something taller, boxier, and more conventionally SUV-shaped.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of wagon

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The full-size prototype, installed on Hongqi’s EHS7 electric SUV, can reportedly produce up to 300 watts of power under sufficient sunlight and generate around 400 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
One of them was this Torcal prototype, which was being used to shuttle journalists (your author included) around to give them a taste of the company’s first electric SUV.

— Byron Hurd, The Drive, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of SUV

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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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