Car model

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Chevrolet models sold in 1928.

Body styles available for the Ford Focus model: sedan, station wagon and hatchback.

A car model (or automobile model or model of car) is the name used by a manufacturer to market
a range of similar cars. The way that car manufacturers group their product range into models varies
between manufacturers.
A model may also be referred to as a nameplate, specifically when referring to the product from the
point of view of the manufacturer, especially a model over time. For example, the Chevrolet
Suburban is the oldest automobile nameplate in continuous production, dating to 1934 (1935 model
year), while the Chrysler New Yorker was (until its demise in 1996) the oldest North American car
nameplate. "Nameplate" is also sometimes used more loosely, however, to refer to a brand or
division of larger company (e.g., GMC), rather than a specific model.
 Contents

 1Common characteristics
 2Regional variations
 3Trim level
 4Model years
 5See also
 6References

Common characteristics[edit]
Without any equipment, upholstery and exterior trim is usually determined by the trim level, the car
model often defines the styling theme and platform that is used.[1][2][3][4] The model also defines the
body style(s) and engine choice(s).[5]
Some models have only one body style (e.g. the Mazda 2 hatchback),[6] while other models are
produced in several body styles (e.g. the Audi A3, which has been produced in hatchback, sedan
and convertible body styles).[7] Similarly, some models have a single engine/powertrain specification
available (eg the Chevrolet Volt), while other models have multiple powertrains available (eg
the Ford Mustang, which has been produced with inline-4, V6 and V8 engines).[8]
In some cases, a manufacturer has marketed a body style as a separate model — for example
the Volkswagen Jetta and the BMW 4 Series, which are based on the Volkswagen Golf and BMW 3
Series platforms respectively.[9][10]

 BMW 3 Series (E36) body styles

sedan

coupe

 convertible


 wagon

hatchback

Regional variations[edit]
The same car model may be sold by the automaker in different countries under different model
names. Examples include Mitsubishi Pajero / Montero,[11][12] Mazda MX-5 / Miata,[13] Volkswagen Golf /
Rabbit[14] and Ford Everest / Endeavour.[15][16]

Trim level[edit]
Main article: Trim level (automobile)
For a particular model, the trim level identifies the level of equipment or special features. For
example, the Acura MDX has 11 different trim levels, each with different combinations
of drivetrains (All Wheel Drive or Four Wheel Drive) and technology/entertainment packages. [17]

Model years[edit]
Main article: Model year § Automobiles
The model year (MY) is a manner of indicating the version of a car that has been produced and
changed over multiple years. In the U.S. automotive industry, it is common for the model year of a
car to indicate the year after the vehicle is released for sale, as many models are released in the
months preceding the model year.[18]

See also[edit]
 Automotive industry
 Badge engineering
 Facelift (automotive)
 Marque
 Model year
 Ship class

References[edit]
1. ^ "2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback – Driven
Review". www.topspeed.com. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
2. ^ "2017 Honda Civic Hatchback First Drive: Incremental Business or
Next Big Thing". www.motortrend.com. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
3. ^ "2019 Kia Cerato hatch styling revealed". www.whichcar.com.
Retrieved 4 April 2018.
4. ^ "Mazda to Unveil Updated Mazda6 Wagon at Geneva Motor
Show". www.mazda.com. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
 5. ^ "Trim levels 101: All about trims, styles, options and
packages". www.edmunds.com. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
6. ^ "Mazda 2 review (2018)". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 4 April2018.
7. ^ "2017 Audi A3 Hatchback". www.topspeed.com. Retrieved 4
April2018.
8. ^ "2018 Ford Mustang". www.caranddriver.com. Retrieved 4
April2018.
9. ^ "2019 Volkswagen Jetta Preview". www.thecarconnection.com.
Retrieved 4 April 2018.
10. ^ "2018 BMW 4 Series Convertible Review". www.topspeed.com.
Retrieved 4 April 2018.
11. ^ "Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero". www.hemmings.com.
12. ^ "Mitsubishi Montero/Pajero SUV Redesign Delayed, PHEV
Possible". www.motortrend.com. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
13. ^ "2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata may be getting 181
hp". www.autoblog.com. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
14. ^ "2007 Volkswagen Rabbit". www.caranddriver.com. Retrieved 4
April 2018.
15. ^ "Ford Endeavour facelift spied in Thailand". www.autocarindia.com.
Retrieved 4 April 2018.
16. ^ "2018 Ford Endeavour/2018 Ford Everest (facelift) spied testing for
the first time". www.indianautosblog.com. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
17. ^ "2019 Acura MDX Configurations". cars.usnews.com. U.S. News
Best Cars. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
18. ^ Fink, Greg. "America's Next Top Model Year, or: Why New-Car
Model Years Aren't in Sync with the Calendar". caranddriver.com. Car
and Driver. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
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