Passenger cars are represented by a wide range of models, differing in price, purpose, comfort class and other parameters. The characteristics of the car and the requirements for it leave a serious imprint on the types of car bodies. The body of the machine determines its appearance and acts as the main supporting structure, therefore, depending on the requirements, the appearance of the part also changes.

In some model lines, the main supporting structure is the chassis and frame.

The body is the main detail that determines:

• appearance;
• volume (for both passengers and cargo);
• the number of passengers;
• aerodynamic performance.

The detail largely determines the further layout, and therefore the behavior of the car on the road. Therefore, the most common classification of passenger cars by body type.

There are 3 main types of passenger car bodies:

1. one-volume.
2. two-volume.
3. three-volume.

The number of volumes of a part are isolated blocks.

Three-volume

They are characterized by a separate engine compartment and luggage compartment. The advantage is easy access to parts, which made the design classic. However, it offers little room for modification. Popular types of three-volume models are as follows:

• convertible, roadster, brogam and targa.

Sedan

Distinctive features of the body structure of a sedan passenger car are a clearly protruding luggage and engine compartment, 4 doors and 2 rows of seats. The roof height of the entire cabin is the same. There is no lift door behind the car. This layout is convenient for passenger transportation, which made it popular. Many manufacturers divide the sedan into subclasses. One of these is the class of the elongated machine (marking L). Usually elongated parts are found in business class sedans. These include town cars - sedans with an increased roof height.

There are also two-door sedans. A distinctive feature of the car is the presence of two rows of seats, for example - "Zaporozhets".

Coupe

Feature - two elongated doors. Usually the car body is equipped with two seats, but in some cases the rear part is equipped with two additional passenger seats. Unlike the two-door sedan, these seats are awkward and not designed for long journeys. The shape of the roof of the coupe is always sloping, with a slope backward, which improves the aerodynamic characteristics of the car.

Cars of this type belong to the sports class, therefore, they are mainly presented in a high price category. They are equipped with a high power engine, reinforced suspension and low ground clearance for improved driving performance. These cars are very elegant, which also adds to their prestige.

Open top car

These cars are especially popular in countries with hot climates. A car without a roof is an original and prestigious solution. These classes also include convertible top models. These types of devices include:

• landau;
• phaeton;
• roadster;
• brougham.

The convertible body is a classic type of cars without a roof or with a folding device. Designed on the basis of "Coupe", less often - "Sedan", has a frame structure of this type. Most often, this class of cars is equipped with a soft folding roof.

Phaeton body class is a car with a soft folding roof. The difference from the convertible is the complete absence of a frame structure above the cabin. Due to this, the side door windows in such machines are removable. Phaetons are the most open cars. Classic phaetons are roofless government cars with three rows of seats intended primarily for parades. Currently, roofless versions are not available on an extended wheelbase.

The word "phaeton" in the automotive industry also focuses on the luxury of the car and the increased space inside the car. Thus, Volkswagen Phaeton, launched in 2002, is a classic sedan in terms of body type.

The roadster body is open, on a shortened base with two doors. Such cars are also distinguished by collapsible side windows or their complete absence, a soft roof. A roofless roadster is called a spider. Historically, roadsters, in addition to the main comfortable seats, were equipped with an additional folding one, popularly called "mother-in-law's place". Modern roadsters are often represented by sports cars, including the Lada Revolution.

A type of roadster equipped with a rigid arch behind the seats is called a targa. Cars also have removable side windows and do not have side frame structures, but more often they are equipped with a rigid removable or folding roof.

Pickup

Pickup cars are three-volume. The main feature of the models is an open trunk. They are designed not only for driving, but also for transporting large volumes of goods.

Initially, pickup trucks were distributed in North America among farmers and ordinary people, later spread throughout Europe and around the world. A modern pickup truck is a comfortable car based on an SUV. There are both two-door and four-door cars with a comfortable cab.

The features of pickups are:

• high power;
• high cross-country ability;
• large engine displacement;
• spacious, comfortable cabin.

Limousine

This type of car is designed for the executive class and has an increased level of comfort, the body type is created on the basis of the sedan concept. The design of the limousine is a passenger car on an extended base with a mandatory partition between the driver and passengers. Equipped with 2 or even 3 rows of seats, 4 doors. It is the rigid partition that distinguishes this class from the elongated sedan.

Classic limousines were created on the basis of a sedan, however, now there are cars based on SUVs. Limousines are quite rare, which makes them even more spectacular.

Two-volume

Bodies of this type are distinguished by a separate, separate engine and passenger compartment. The cargo part of the car is merged into one space with the passenger. This allows an increase in the cargo area or interior without increasing the length of the wheelbase. Finding the passenger and cargo parts of the car in the same space gives the car designers more room to maneuver. Popular types of two-volume models include:

• hatchback;
• crossover;

Station wagon

The station wagon is a utility vehicle. This type of car got its name due to its multipurpose use. Combi cars have 3 or 5 doors, 2 rows of seats with a large volume. In most models, the rear seats fold down, increasing the trunk to an enormous size. At the beginning of the new century, station wagons are the market leaders, overtaking sedans in sales.

One of the subtypes of the station wagon is the shooting break body. These are two-door premium cars with a straight roof, developed on the basis of sports cars.

Hatchback

The hatchback body type resembles a station wagon, but has a sloping roof. These cars are often called fastbacks. Hatchbacks are often designed as light vehicles with a large boot. They are great for urban conditions, perfectly cope with the transportation of passengers and goods. They are made in the form of three- or five-door cars. Examples of domestic hatchbacks are VAZ-2108 and VAZ-2109.

Liftback

The liftback body is the middle option between a hatchback and a sedan. In appearance, the body resembles a sedan or coupe, but structurally more similar to a hatchback. The trunk of such a car is opened with a hatch, leans back with a rear window. Soft partitions are installed between the trunk and rear seats. If necessary, they are removed, after which the machine is ready for transportation of oversized cargo.

SUV

Cars of this class are similar to station wagons, but have a large size and high ground clearance. A distinctive feature is a powerful frame that makes the body more durable. These cars are designed for off-road driving, therefore, they have high cross-country ability. Almost all of them have a powerful engine and four-wheel drive, sometimes with a differential lock. Popularly, SUVs, and sometimes other cars similar in appearance, are called jeeps.

The creators of off-road vehicles have come to the conclusion that reducing the weight of the car can increase its running characteristics. This is how an SUV without a body - a buggy - appeared.

Crossover

This type of body is quite similar to an SUV, but significantly lighter. Cars of this class are a hybrid between a station wagon and an SUV: a variant of a city car adapted for off-road driving. It also has a high ground clearance, but does not have frames and locks. It differs from an SUV in a higher comfort class, while the cross-country ability is an order of magnitude lower.

A variety of crossovers is the SUV class. It is an oversized station wagon with a high seating position, high ground clearance and high ground clearance. These types have a simplified four-wheel drive. SUV (like most crossovers) is a hybrid of a station wagon and an SUV.

Van

This body is fully adapted for the transportation of goods. Vans are a transitional option between cars and trucks. Equipped with an extensive high cargo area with a large rear door, no windows. In some cases, they are performed as a deep modernization of the car body device ("Moskvich" -412 "pie"), but more often as a separate structure. Part of modern vans are single-volume vehicles. Some of them have a specific purpose, such as accommodating special devices, medical equipment, or a refrigerator.

One-volume

Bodies of this type have no protruding parts and represent an all-metal structure. The engine and luggage compartments are merged with the car into one unit. Most buses belong to this class. Among passenger cars, they are represented by the youngest classes:

• compact MPV.

Minivan

The minivan body is a single-volume structure with a length of at least 4.5 meters. This car combines the comfort of a station wagon and the capacity of a van. The large volume allows for a third row of seats and makes them ideal family cars. By the type of body, the minivan resembles a minibus with the difference that it can accommodate no more than 8 seats.

Compact MPV

The compact van is a smaller version of the minivan. Often accommodates 3 rows of seats. At the same time, it differs in a smaller interior and trunk volume, but it wins in maneuverability.

Microvan

This variety is often referred to as a hatchback. For the most part, the characteristics of the cars are similar to the one-volume cars of this class. A distinctive feature is the large height of the passenger section, which provides comfort for those in the cabin, which is especially pleasant on long journeys.

Trucks

The body type of a truck is two-volume (KAMAZ) or three-volume (KRAZ). However, this is not a defining feature. The main gradation of bodies is the type of cargo compartment. They are divided into:

• onboard;
• dump trucks;
• scows;
• tilt;
• cisterns;
• platforms;
• bodies for special purposes.

The lines between car classes are gradually blurring. More and more machine models appear on the market, combining the characteristics of certain classes. This makes it possible to create universal cars that meet the needs of drivers and passengers.

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Let's be honest, two-door cars look much better than sedans. Many would agree with this, but would also add that cars are coupes and cost a lot more than sedans. There is some truth in this, but in order to become the owner of a stylish coupe, you do not have to rob a bank, since even in this segment there are inexpensive models that even a middle manager will be able to afford.

We have a list of the 10 most affordable and affordable two-door cars starting at just under $ 26,000. We had to draw a strict line and exclude hatchback cars such as the Scion tC or. Nevertheless, the list is still varied and you will find many coupés of large and small sizes. Each of them has an attractive appearance and can provide dynamic driving.

ten . SUBARU BRZ PREMIUM. PRICE $ 25 495

At a low starting price, the Subaru BRZ offers excellent handling but little power. Starting at $ 25,495 and pushing the Dodge Challenger out of 10th place in our top, the car has only 200 horsepowerprovided by the four-cylinder in-line boxer engine. The BRZ is lightweight, making it equally powerful on the road and on the track. Thanks to its rear wheel drive, the BRZ is a perfectly balanced car, although who can argue that it also has a very attractive appearance? The base BRZ is good enough but doesn't offer much of what the sister model FR-S has to offer. However, you will find HID headlights, touchscreen radio with navigation, and LED daytime running lights as standard. We have previously covered this model in the materials: "" and "", so if you want to get acquainted with it in more detail, you are welcome.

nine . SCION FR-S. PRICE $ 25,255

The famous Subaru BRZ twin brother costs just a few hundred US dollars less and has fewer features. It is the perfect choice for those drivers looking for more driving fun than anything else. The Scion FR-S features an optimal vehicle suspension package that makes driving more fun than driving a Subaru. This is another reason besides cost that makes Scion more attractive to potential buyers.

8 . NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE. PRICE $ 25 230

The next inexpensive coupe is the Nissan Altima, which many have forgotten, and in vain, Nissan still sells this car. It costs a little less than the Scion, and for $ 25,230 the buyer gets a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 175 horsepower. Thanks to the Nissan Xtronic CVT system, the Altima is a fairly economical car in terms of fuel, and invests in 10 liters per 100 kilometers when driving in the city and 7.3 liters per 100 kilometers when driving on the highway. Not bad for a car in desperate need of an upgrade. Rumor has it that Nissan will discontinue production of the Altima Coupe, which is not surprising given the model's low sales.

7. HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE 2.0 T. PRICE $ 24,250

Those looking for a rear-wheel drive car that delivers the same driving pleasure as the Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S, those looking for more power from a car for less money, take a closer look at the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Not only is this car cheaper than the Scion FR-S, but it also has 74 more horsepower than its rival. The base Genesis coupe lacks a limited slip differential, which means this car loses out in handling compared to the Toyobaru twins, but in a straight line, the Genesis can really do well.

6. HONDA ACCORD LX-S. PRICE $ 23 350

Yes, it really is, for $ 23,350 you can become the owner of a coupe with efficient fuel consumption... The name of this car is Honda Accord Coupe. The car boasts not only its price, but also a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 185 horsepower. All-wheel drive AccordCoupe shows a combined fuel consumption of 8.4 liters per 100 kilometers... In addition, as for a coupe, the Accord is a fairly roomy car, it can comfortably accommodate not only the passengers of the front car seats, but also the rear ones.

five . CHEVROLET CAMARO LS. PRICE $ 23 345

For five dollars less than a Honda Accord, you could be the proud owner of a 323-horsepower Chevrolet Camaro. With its limited slip differential, the Camaro is the best sports car to drive, but it is slightly heavier than its siblings and is in the shadow of the Camaro SS and ZL1. Nevertheless, thanks to the sensational blockbuster about robots from another planet, this inexpensive coupe is easily recognizable, every teenager would like to become the proud owner of Bumblebee. It is worth noting that the car commands respect not only of the younger generation, but also of people of a fairly mature age. You can read about the newer Chevrolet Camaro model on the pages of our car magazine.

4 . FORD MUSTANG. PRICE $ 22 200

The last muscle car in our top 10 is a V-6-powered Ford Mustang that sends 305 ponies to the rear axle. If you can live with the lack of independent rear suspension, the Mustang is a surprisingly attractive vehicle that also delivers superior quality for just $ 22,000. While other Mustangs are powered by V-8s or turbocharged engines, this car's engine will give you the pleasure of driving the iconic American vehicle that won't hit your pocket.

3. HONDA CIVIC LX. PRICE $ 17,965

While our list contains quite a few thrilling rear-wheel drive muscle cars and sports cars, our last three coupes are nowhere near as performance-oriented. At number three we present, with a starting price of $ 17,965. With a 1.8-liter engine, the compact coupe boasts 140 horsepower and 128 Nm of torque. These numbers may not sound impressive at all, but Honda has some really impressive fuel consumption figures - 8.4 liters per 100 kilometers in city driving and 6 liters per 100 kilometers when driving on the highway. The new Civic Coupe received the same updates in 2013 as the sedans, which means the new model has better interior quality, decent soundproofing and a good list of standard car options that also include a rearview camera and Bluetooth.

2. HYUNDAI ELANTRA COUPE. PRICE $ 17,595

The recently unveiled Hyundai Elantra is a contender for leadership in the compact coupe segment, which has been dominated by Honda for years. In essence, this is the same Elantra, which has two fewer doors. However, the coupé model is much more attractive, primarily due to the smoother exterior lines and thoughtful elements of automotive design. The 1.8-liter engine with 148 horsepower helps the Elantra achieve an attractive fuel economy, 8.4 liters per 100 km in the city and 6.2 liters per 100 km on the highway. I would like to note that fog lights are included in the basic configuration of the Hyundai Elantra coupe.

1 . FORTE KOUP EX. PRICE $ 17 400

Number one among the most affordable coupes is the two-door version of the Kia Forte. The model is almost $ 200 cheaper than the Hyundai Elantra coupe, but has a more aggressive appearance. Those, who is looking for the most affordable coupemust act quickly as the new Forte Koup is on its way. An updated coupe model was presented, but so far there has been no confirmation that the new model will have the same low price. Citing the fact that the car is now equipped with an all-new engine and a wider base package, which now includes LED headlights and an infotainment system, we can safely expect a price increase.

Fans of passable vehicles need to pay attention to the special class of jeeps related to all-wheel drive cars. These three-door SUVs are among the most capable off-road vehicles. They are appreciated not only for their appearance, but also for some technical characteristics. For example, many of these jeeps have a short wheelbase, so they can get out of any trouble using their own strength.

Advantages and disadvantages of three-door jeeps

To begin with, you should consider the advantages of three-door SUVs relative to their five-door "brothers". They are not very different in size from each other. Although there is a difference, it is minimal. The interior is identical, the only thing is that the 2nd row of seats can be presented a little shorter. The advantages of such a car:

1. The advantages, without a doubt, include the presence of a rigid body, because this is a very important indicator in terms of safety. Three-door crossovers have a high body stiffness.
2. Reduced noise in the cabin. Although this advantage is not obvious, comfort loves subtle nuances.
3. If we talk about the cost of these cars, then in comparison with five-door cars, 3-door SUVs have a price 5-10% lower. It all depends on the class of the car.

To equate these cars with the detachment of "family cars" language will not turn. They are designed mainly for young people, for whom a sporty character plays a certain role, and passengers, if they do, are very rare.

Approximate prices for three-door SUVs

What kind of 3-door SUVs can you buy in car dealerships now? There are 8 models that are still in serial production. Not a lot, however, among them there are real experts in their field:

• Range Rover Evoque (since 2011) - price from 1,699,000 rubles;
• Land Cruiser J15 (since 2009) - price from 3,299,000 rubles;
• Jeep Wrangler JK (since 2007) - price from 1,759,000 rubles;
• Suzuki Grand Vitara II (since 2005) - price from 979,000 rubles;
• Suzuki Jimny (since 1998) - price from 769,000 rubles;
• Lada Niva (since 1977) - price from 399,000 rubles;
• Nissan Patrol (since 1987) - price from 1,599,000 rubles.

The best three-door SUVs and crossovers

Thanks to the wide range of three-door crossovers, the very best of them can be identified and characterized.

The Jeep Wrangler is considered the best SUV according to many automotive publishers. The American SUV can surprise with its grip on the road and many other useful and important technical features.

Wrangler belongs to the class of 3-door cars, has a short wheelbase, huge ground clearance and excellent wheels for overcoming various obstacles.

The main advantages of a car include the following:

• excellent stability and passability;
• a very high concentration of equipment that is required off-road;
• good gearboxes and engines;
• you can order a car with a soft or hard folding roof;
• the assembly of a car and each individual element is carried out at a high level.

The presented three-door SUV conquered lovers of passable equipment, however, the cost of over a million rubles does not allow everyone to buy such a vehicle.

The famous Russian proverb “small but daring” seemed to be made up for this small jeep. Despite their small size, Japanese 3-door SUVs can surprise with resistance to a wide variety of tests and excellent cross-country ability.

Jimny has excellent technical characteristics. The main advantages of its design include the following:

• excellent suspension solutions - it is stable and soft when traveling over rough terrain;
• engine volume of 1.3 liters, as a result of which it perfectly pulls a light SUV, if you do not overload it too much;
• the three-door crossover has a high ground clearance, it is possible to change the wheels to a larger diameter.

Equipping Suzuki Jimny with various off-road accessories is not difficult.

In addition, potential buyers will be pleased with the price. This is one of the most affordable cars in a fairly narrow and specific segment.

A couple of years ago in Korea, three-door crossovers were discontinued under the name Korando. The Russian plant TagAZ has made attempts to establish the production of the presented SUVs at its own facilities.

So the owl got the name TagAZ Tager, which is considered the only 3-door car that competes with more expensive jeeps. The main advantages of the Russian-Korean car include:

• interesting design;
• there is good off-road equipment;
• low cost - about 600 thousand rubles, depending on the configuration;
• good interior and quite high-quality assembly.

When looking at the review of the presented jeep, you can understand that it really claims to take a leading place in the class of three-door cars. However, getting to know better reveals certain disadvantages in the Tager design.

The presented car belongs to the category of "old", as it has already left its under the logo SsangYong.

Lada 4 × 4

The traditional Russian car, which became one of the first civilian all-wheel drive vehicles in the USSR, is the familiar Niva. At the moment, this jeep is already called Lada 4 × 4, is produced on the AvtoVAZ conveyor and is steadily decreasing its popularity among hunters.

Looking at the 1985 car and today's cars, you will not find any differences. The car has some problems:

• the technical characteristics of outdated equipment do not make it possible to compete with market leaders;
• insufficient information and video on the Internet due to the decrease in popularity and interest in the car;
• taking into account the old technical equipment and very archaic design, the price is quite high for the car.

Soon, AvtoVAZ plans to completely change the car, giving it a certain novelty. The SUV will still be a three-door, but it will completely change its technical characteristics, taking as a basis the technology of the American direction of General Motors.

Taking into account the already established partnership of automotive corporations from America and Russia, such a possibility seems quite real.

Three-door SUVs are a great option for those who love a comfortable and fast ride. In addition, such cars feel great off-road, as they have a shortened base. And if you are a novice driver, then buying a three-door SUV is the most suitable option.

An article about three-door cars - features of such models, the reasons why they are losing popularity. At the end of the article - a video about three-door SUVs.

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First Volkswagen, then Kia and Opel, and now the Range Rover are moving away from 3-door models due to their extremely low demand among consumers around the world. Why are motorists cool to these cars? What is the future of the "three-door"?

It should be noted right away that the Russians, unlike the Europeans, have never particularly liked three-door models. And therefore, they all the more willingly followed new trends and moved en masse to crossovers and SUVs, without pity leaving even the most popular three-door cars in the past - Kia Ceed and Volkswagen Golf.

European and Russian experts associate such a drop in demand not only with fashion trends in the automotive world, but also with significant price nuances. Three-doors are often positioned by manufacturers as sports models, and therefore have a higher cost compared to five-door cars. However, there is a paradox here:

• lovers of really aggressive, fast driving prefer powerful sports cars, which typical three-doors are not;
• the dimensions of the three-door and the interior decoration of the passenger compartment in almost all models are similar to the full-fledged five-door versions, but they provide less comfort to rear passengers, especially during boarding.

Thus, such machines to some extent cause confusion with their impracticality when comparing their capabilities with the price tag. Sedans and hatchbacks are the best value for money that makes them so popular with drivers.

Although three-doors should be given their due - they held out on the market for a long time. The maximum demand for them was observed in 2009 and mainly among European consumers, where almost 2.5 million or 17% of the market share of such models were sold. But the drivers quickly "played enough" and already from next year a gradual but steady decline began - to 6% in 2017, which is less than a million units sold.

Experts say that one of the main reasons for this situation is the financial crisis that erupted in Europe from 2009 to 2013. Consumers, spending their finances more rationally, switched their attention from bright design to efficiency and functionality, which three-door cars just cannot boast of.

By the way, there were times when models with two or three doors were produced just in order to reduce the cost of the car. There was such a practice among our compatriots, who, back in the days of the Soviet Union, acquired a reliable and universal transport for their whole life, which turned out to be VAZ-2108, VAZ-2121 or Tavria. Then the three-door body type was considered the absolute norm and a symbol of budget and utility.

But the era of crossovers came, all as one made in a five-door version, which finally hit the segment of less practical body types. If there is a Land Rover or a Jeep in a three-door version, then it not only causes bewilderment, but also negative from its cost for "exclusivity". Rare specimens are in demand among fans of trophy extreme, as the shortened version, thanks to its optimized geometric overhangs, gains greater cross-country ability, maneuverability and lightness.

But if once, in the 90s, every second dreamed of a three-door Mitsubishi Pajero or Chevrolet Tahoe as a symbol of freedom, speed and wild times, then for several years frame SUVs have been presented exclusively in full-fledged versions, and nothing portends their return. "Younger" brothers to the markets.

The three-door models that continued to exist, as a rule, had a relatively stable demand due to the fact that they were simply not produced in a different body, like, for example, the Fiat 500 or Volkswagen Beetle, Opel Adam or Ford Ka. But these representatives cannot be called mass cars, since due to their focus on young car enthusiasts and active driving, they occupy the niche category. Often, they are paired with a manufacturer of convertibles of catchy design and bright colors, thereby making the owner of such an instance noticeable on the road among similar sedans.

Given the initially low interest of Russian motorists in three-door cars, now it is almost impossible to find them in the domestic car market. Moreover, with fairly stable sales of Peugeot 107 and 208, Opel Astra and Corsa, as well as Suzuki Swift, the most popular three-door was and remains the usual domestic "eight", later known as Lada Samara 113.

Experts explain such features of the Russian car market by preferences for more practical or representative cars than conditionally sports, but such unclaimed copies in the secondary market. Dealers quite reasonably place their bets on the invariably demanded hatchbacks, sedans and crossovers, and it does not matter which assembly - domestic or imported.

The so-called niche models simply bring a certain variety to the market, but without the expectation of impressive profits and sales. Therefore, if in Europe now three-doors are still presented in large quantities, then in Russia you can only find premium brands - Smart, Mini, DS 3.

Together with the entire Opel brand, one of the most successful models, the Opel Astra GTC, left the market, which was actively purchased by young drivers. Citroen representatives also speak about the DS 3 model, the target audience age of which does not exceed 40 years.

Thus, we can conclude that despite the premium quality of this type of car, they are preferred by young, active peoplefor whom exclusivity, sportiness and the ability to stand out on the road are important. In addition, due to the absence of rear doors, the structure has increased rigidity, which is especially important for safety while driving. In addition, the owners noted the excellent sound insulation of such compact models compared to similar, but five-door copies.

So, you can count on a low but stable demand among this contingent of car owners... In the context of Russia, dealers will only have to wait until the next generation of drivers grows up, whose needs are satisfied by the three-door. But later the owners will face the difficulties of selling their vehicle, since many people need a car for family, not individual use.

The domestic car market should be called only developing - futuristic sports cars, hybrid cars and even not outstanding, but expensive three-way cars will not soon become popular here. Our compatriots from year to year choose sedans, hatchbacks and SUVs, on which you can go even fishing, even to the country.

In addition, according to statistics, Russian families still have one car each, and therefore family, five-door, budget cars are the undisputed leaders. And taking into account the current requirements for the mandatory equipping of the vehicle with the ERA-GLONASS system with the appropriate certification, it becomes all the more clear why unprofitable three-door models are leaving the market.

The assessment of specialists is also not on the side of this type of body - they see their future only in the premium segment, which puts style and individuality first.

Even Mini, whose models have consistently remained the most popular among the entire range of the manufacturer, began to recede into the background. Given the latest trends and preferences, it becomes clear that the Countryman will have much more success, already attracting attention with the largest dimensions for the Mini brand.

Following the competitor, Range Rover is discontinuing the three-door Evoque in favor of a five-door model and a convertible. Get rid of compact cars and Volkswagen (represented by Polo and the once mega-popular Golf), Kia (Ceed), Opel (Astra), Renault (Clio), Nissan (Micra). Perhaps compact models will still have a second youth, but for now they have to give up their place in the automotive market.

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