Monday, 12 May 2014

AUTOMOBILE-Size and usage-based vehicle classification systems worldwide

Size and usage-based vehicle classification systems worldwide





This is a summary table listing several different methods of vehicle classification.
Vehicle Classification
Not Well Defined / VernacularDefined by Law or RegulationExamples
Market Segment (American English)Market Segment (British English)US EPAType[12]US EPA Size Class[13]Euro NCAPStructural Category[14]Euro NCAP Class (1997 - 2009)Euro Market Segment[15]
MicrocarMicrocar, Bubble carCarN/AQuadricycleA-segment mini carsBond BugIsettaMega CityREVAi/G-Wiz
Subcompact carCity carMinicompactPassenger carSuperminiFord KaMitsubishi i-MiEVSmart FortwoToyota AygoFiat 500
SuperminiSubcompactB-segment small carsFord FiestaKia RioOpel CorsaPeugeot 207,Volkswagen Polo
Compact carSmall family carCompactSmall family carC-segment medium carsChevrolet CruzeFord FocusHonda CivicMazda3Toyota Corolla
Mid-size carLarge family carMid-sizeLarge family carD-segment large carsChevrolet MalibuFord FusionHyundai SonataIKCO Samand
Entry-level luxury carCompact executive carN/AAcura TSXAlfa Romeo 159Audi A4BMW 3 Series,Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Full-size carExecutive carLargeExecutiveE-segment executive carsChevrolet ImpalaChrysler 300Ford TaurusHyundai GrandeurHolden CommodoreToyota Avalon
Mid-size luxury carN/ACadillac CTSLexus GSLincoln MKZVolvo S80
Full-size luxury carLuxury carN/AF-segment luxury carsAudi A8BMW 7 SeriesLexus LSMercedes-Benz S-Class,Porsche PanameraTesla Model S
Grand tourerGrand tourerN/AS-segment sports coupésJensen InterceptorFerrari FFJaguar XKMaserati GranTurismo
SupercarSupercarN/ABugatti VeyronLaFerrariLamborghini AventadorPagani Zonda
ConvertibleConvertibleN/ABMW 6 SeriesChevrolet CamaroMercedes CLKVolvo C70Volkswagen Eos
RoadsterRoadsterTwo-seaterRoadster sportsAudi TTBMW Z4Lotus EliseMazda MX-5Porsche Boxster
Mini MPVTruckMinivanMPVSmall MPVM-segment multi purpose carsCitroen C3 PicassoFord B-MaxOpel MerivaRenault ModusRenault Kangoo
MPVCompact MPVVW TouranFord C-MaxRenault ScenicOpel Zafira,Chevrolet Orlando
MinivanLarge MPVLarge MPVChrysler Town and CountryFord GalaxyPeugeot 807,Renault EspaceSEAT Alhambra
Cargo vanVanCargo vanFord Transit ConnectChevrolet Express 1500 CargoFord E350 Van
Passenger vanMinibusPassenger vanChevrolet Express 1500 PassengerFord E350 Wagon
Mini SUVMini 4x4Small Sport Utility VehicleOff-roaderSmall Off-Road 4x4J-segment sport utility cars (including off-road vehicles)Daihatsu TeriosFord EcosportJeep WranglerMitsubishi Pajero iOSuzuki Jimny
Compact SUVCompact SUVChevrolet EquinoxFord EscapeHonda CR-VJeep Liberty,Kia Sportage
Mid-size SUVLarge 4x4Standard Sport Utility VehicleLarge Off-Road 4x4Ford EdgeJeep Grand CherokeeVolkswagen Touareg,Volvo XC90
Full-size SUVCadillac Escalade ESVChevrolet SuburbanFord Explorer,Range RoverToyota Land Cruiser
Mini pickup truckPick-upSmall Pickup TruckPickupPick-upChevrolet MontanaFiat StradaVolkswagen Saveiro
Mid-size pickup truckFord RangerChevrolet ColoradoMitsubishi Triton/L200,Nissan Navara
Full-size pickup truckStandard Pickup TruckDodge RamFord F-150GMC SierraNissan TitanToyota Tundra
Heavy Duty pickup truckChevrolet SilveradoRam Heavy DutyFord Super Duty
Special purpose vehicleSpecial purpose vehicleLincoln MKT Livery

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