What does 'Barebones Car' mean?

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MarleyLee
07/30/25 6:05am
Barebones car refers to the base model with minimal configurations. Vehicles typically come in standard, low, mid, and high trim levels, which respectively indicate: 1. Low trim: Generally means simplified configuration, lacking features like leather seats, power windows, and many electronic control functions; 2. Standard trim: Includes basic electric controls such as power windows, power steering, and air conditioning; 3. Mid trim: Slightly more advanced than standard, featuring all standard functions plus additional elements like airbags, sunroof, leather seats, power seats, and seat heating; 4. High trim: The highest configuration among these, often considered the flagship version of the model.
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