Meanwhile, in a small hatchback car, the rear window is incorporated into the boot. The boot hinges upwards, meaning the whole rear end of the car opens. Hatchbacks therefore have a much bigger opening, making them far easier to load with luggage or any kind of cargo. While they’re ...
If a driver tries to turn the key in the ignition when the car is already running, the car will give off a horrible grinding noise. The noise is due to the flywheel, which is connected to the crankshaft and drives the crankshaft at startup. The engine’s idling RPM is much faster tha...
In automotive design, it's all about proportions. Since mass-produced cars first emerged in the early 1900s, an often-overlooked measurement that influences a vehicle's aesthetic appeal and function is the "dash-to-axle" ratio. This metric helps determine a car's overall proportions and drivab...
If there’s one thing the A-Class has nailed, it’s the visual appeal of its interior. It’s eye-catching and more in keeping with what you’d expect to find in aluxury carthan a hatchback family hatchback, thanks to lashings of gloss-black plastic, faux leather and metal inserts. ...
If you have just bought your first semi-automatic, it is important that you understand what a semi-automatic is and how it differs from other vehicles. Read on and find out what a semi automatic car is, how they differ from automatic vehicles, and how to drive one. ...
• Taller body – Perhaps the most distinguishing physical feature of SUVs is their tall body. Unlike smaller hatchbacks or saloon cars, all SUVs sport a tall body and raised suspension, which means they sit much higher off the ground. • Boot space – Large boot space is often consi...
C/D SAYS:Toyota has turned its Gazoo Racing performance division loose to apply the tuner treatment to the Corolla hatchback—and the result is a 300-hp mini monster.Learn More EXPAND ALL MODEL YEARS Toyota GR Corolla Model Years View 2025 GR Corolla Details ...
Toyota president Akio Toyoda declared in May 2018 that he has “chosen to reinvent Toyota from a car-making company into a mobility company that delivers services connected. Toyota introduced the all-new Crown and Corolla Sport (hatchback) in June 2018, both of which come standard with an on...
+Lots of in-car storage space +Big boot Weaknesses -Tight rear seat space Front space For what is a fairly small car, front space in the Renault Clio is generous, with plenty of head and leg room for drivers well over 6ft. It’s quite wide too, meaning there’s little danger of cla...
You might also draw a Venn diagram to help decide which of two cars to purchase. The Venn diagram below shows the features that are exclusive to each car and the features that both cars have. We see that Car A is a sedan that's powered by gasoline and gets 20 miles per gallon, whil...