The decision for one of these bodies is determined by the needs, style and budget of the user.
For years the car market has offered two basic body types: sedan or hatchback. The latter is perhaps, historically speaking, the one of the biggest impact in the market over time.
In the seventies the hatchback body became popular in the country with Renault 4 and 6 having great sales success. This design was also successful with Chevrolet Sprint, Corsa and Spark, Renault Twingo, Fiat 147, among others.
The decision for one of these bodies is determined by user needs. The size of the trunk and interior space is the big differentiator and the factors that weigh the most in the decision. In the background, but no less important, is design lineas well as equipment.
Another factor to consider between these two cabin lines is price. In some brands hatchback is more expensive than sedan for the infotainment package or in terms of safety (airbag and driver assistance).
hatchback overview
Almost all manufacturers have models with this body in their portfolios. This is generally based on sedan versionbut with more designs sporty and modern.
In most cases it serves as entry into brands and is particularly aimed at the youth audience due to its practicality, design and cost-benefit ratio.
Thanks to its slightly shorter dimensions, it allows greater maneuverability especially when parked in tight spaces. Although it is not right, equipment sometimes it is bigger than in version sedan and it depends more on what the market dictates and what the customers are looking for.
sedan features
It is characterized by having one more elegant and classica larger interior space and more load capacity in the luggage. It is known as three volumes because of the special trunk.
It is considered the ideal vehicle for long trips for families, due to great comfort and the interior space they offer. In some cases their engines are more powerful.
sedan or hatchback in the market
The sedan offer is available in different segments. In entering up to 70 million, Renault Logan, Nissan Versa, Hyundai Accent, Y Volkswagen Voyage.
A step higher (more than 70 million) is Kia Rio, Mazda 2 and 3, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla and Yaris, Volkswagen Jetta Y virtues among others. In the segment of more than 100 million, brands such as Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Subaru.
Regarding hatchback up to 70 million is Chevrolet onyx Y The joy, Fiat Mobi Y Argo, Kia Picanto, Nissan March, Renault Kwid Y Sandero, Volkswagen’s Goal Y Suzuki Swift.
More than 70 million are part of Chevrolet Onix Premier, Kia Rio, Mazda2 Sport, Hyundai HB20 Gravity, Renault Stepway Y VW Polo. While for more than 100 million we find models like Audi A3 Sportback, BMW 118 whether Mercedes-Benz A180.
What does the body market look like? sedans and hatchbacks It varies in prices, brands and equipment. This will depend on you as the user type and model best suits your style, budget and needs.
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