Bodystyles: Dwelling-Based Terminology

"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind) 06/08/2016 at 20:55 • Filed to: Bodystyles

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I always thought that American’s would probably like wagons more if they were known as “estates” here like they are across the creek. I also think saloon sounds super classy. I’m talking fresh scone compared to our poptart use of “sedan.” Well, why not have a neat term for all bodystyles if they work so well, right?!

Here are my proposals:

Cabriolet - Patio

Targa/Spider - Veranda

Coupe - Studio

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Repleted Sedan - Saloon

Wagon - Estate

Family Van - Demesne

Hatchback - Aerary

Liftback - Alcove

Shooting Brake - Chalet

Liftback CUV - Latrine

Hatchback CUV - Domicile

SUV - Acreage

Pickup Truck - Ranch

Just something a bit different for you to ponder over. I know if I told someone that the Chevy Sonic was available as an Aerary or the Kia Sedona is a sexy Demesne they would think those vehicles were something worth checking out, which is true!

To account for the “Outbacking” trend that is hitting sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons (namely the S60 Cross Country and V60 Cross Country), you would use the same dwelling based bodystyle identifiers with the term “Country” in front of them. So your V60 Cross Country would be a “Country Estate.” If Ferrrari decided to lift the GTC4Lusso, then it would be a “Country Chalet.”

What do you think? Sounds like money to me!

S65 > Wobbles the Mind 06/08/2016 at 21:02

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I Lol’d At “ Liftback CUV- Latrine”

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Wobbles the Mind 06/08/2016 at 21:04

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Patio could be Brise soleil

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Wobbles the Mind 06/08/2016 at 22:08

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Latrine was a nice touch.

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > Wobbles the Mind 06/08/2016 at 22:50

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Liftback CUV = Latrine

Awesome.

not for canada - australian in disguise > Wobbles the Mind 06/08/2016 at 23:18

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Well, Vauxhall/Opel already has the Country Tourer, so you might be onto something with the whole “Country” thing.

Sidenote: We need the Country Tourer as a submodel of the Regal. Surely they want a slice of that sweet sweet Outback/Volvo Cross Country/Allroad market?

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > Wobbles the Mind 06/08/2016 at 23:22

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Also, I am totally going to start using the “Latrine” terminology when I see one. Let’s see who I can convince that this is just an accepted industry term.

Wobbles the Mind > NotUnlessRoundIsFunny 06/08/2016 at 23:26

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LaTrine (like Rhine). Heck just capitalizing that T makes it legit as fuuuu!

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > Wobbles the Mind 06/08/2016 at 23:30

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New for 1988: The Chrysler LeBaron LaTrine by Maserati.

Sam > Wobbles the Mind 06/09/2016 at 01:51

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The problem with saloon is that it already has a well defined meaning in America-

Nauraushaun > Wobbles the Mind 06/09/2016 at 06:35

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Saloon always makes me think of some big fat awful American car. I’ve no idea why. Australians don’t use the word.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > Wobbles the Mind 06/09/2016 at 14:08

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Anything we can call a “Commode”?