In British English, the word van refers to vehicles that carry goods only, either on roads or on rails. What would be called a "minivan" in American English is called a "people-carrier", "MPV" or multi-purpose vehicle, and larger passenger vehicles are called "minibuses".
Minivan (sometimes called simply a van) is a car classification for vehicles designed to transport passengers in the rear seating row(s), with reconfigurable seats in two or three rows. The equivalent classification in Europe is MPV (multi-purpose vehicle).
A sport utility vehicle (SUV) is a car classification that combines elements of road-going passenger cars with features from off-road vehicles, such as raised ground clearance and four-wheel drive.
A hatchback is called a liftback when the opening area is very sloped and is lifted up to open. If you're looking for more cargo room than a traditional sedan can provide, a four-door hatchback may be a better fit for you.
4WD: 4×4, also known as four-wheel drive or 4WD, is a system where the engine powers all four wheels evenly. This type of system is excellent for heavy-duty hauling and other work activities, which is why you'll typically find it on a pickup truck. You've usually got two 4WD options for your East St.
Vans typically have either an open-back cargo area behind the front seats, or multiple rows of seats, and are primarily used for transporting cargo or passengers. Minivans are more family-focused, with most all having three rows of seats, and better size for everyday use.
Small vans – or city vans as they're often called – need to be compact in length to fit into tight parking spaces, but feature plenty of rear storage and a hefty payload allowance, allowing you to move anything you might need.
The British term people mover is also used in Australian English to describe a passenger van. The American usage of "van" which describes a cargo box trailer or semi-trailer is used rarely, if ever, in Australia.
The truth is, lorry in American English is truck. The British lorry is almost the same as the American truck, and the two words have morphed into synonyms of each other.
Because an MPV is tall and wide, you can usually pack in more stuff than would fit into an estate or SUV of similar size. Some MPVs are as spacious as a van when all of their back seats are removed or folded and some are even sold as vans – minus the back windows and various other features.
A minivan is a smaller version of a conventional passenger van. It's less boxy but still designed to transport passengers in the rear. Minivans aren't typically known for their sleek and sexy designs.
In the United Kingdom, the word "minibus" is used to describe any full-sized passenger-carrying van or panel truck. Minibuses have a seating capacity of between 12 and 30 seats. Larger minibuses may be called midibuses.
Minivans typically have a lower seat and ride height, making it easier for kids or people with mobility challenges to get in and out. With some SUVs, you may need to step onto a running board to get in and out.
If you can't tell the difference between a campervan and a caravan you may need to pop to a well-known high street optician for an eye test. Put simply, a caravan doesn't have an engine and you tow it behind your car, while a campervan does have an engine and is an 'all-in-one' vehicle you can drive and live in.
A campervan, also referred to as a camper, caravanette, motorhome or RV (recreational vehicle) in North America, is a self-propelled vehicle that provides both transport and sleeping accommodation.
An XLWB or extra LWB van is simply an extra large van with a further increase in base between the front and rear wheels of the vehicle. Some of the popular models include the Citroen Relay XLWB and Ford Transit XLWB.
Certainly the vast majority of Americans refer to motor-cars as “cars”, although they're well aware that they're also called automobiles or “autos”. People who work in the automotive business are more likely to use the word “automobile”, and people are more likely to refer to more upscale motor-cars as automobiles.
AWD provides enhanced traction and stability in various scenarios, while 4WD excels in off-road environments. On the other hand, FWD offers improved fuel efficiency and affordability for everyday driving.
Legendary quattro all-wheel drive with ultra technology proactively switches to all-wheel drive in specific driving circumstances—offering additional grip before it's needed, and efficiency when it's not.
