What is a D-class car?
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D refers to D-class cars, which are large luxury sedans. Common large luxury sedans include the BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and Audi A8. Car classifications include A-class, B-class, C-class, and D-class. A-class cars are compact cars, B-class are mid-size cars, C-class are mid-to-large size cars, and D-class are large luxury cars. Common A-class cars include the Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Sagitar, Toyota Levin, Volkswagen Lavida, Volkswagen Bora, and Chevrolet Cavalier. Common B-class cars include the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4, and Cadillac ATS. Common C-class cars include the BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Audi A6. Common D-class cars include the BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and Audi A8. SUVs also have various classifications, including small SUVs, compact SUVs, mid-size SUVs, mid-to-large size SUVs, and large SUVs. Generally, the higher the car class, the larger the body size and the higher the price. Large luxury cars typically have higher engine displacement, higher maintenance costs, and higher operating costs. Most D-class cars are imported, with prices generally exceeding one million RMB, making them unaffordable for average consumers. Most consumers opt for A-class cars, which are cheaper to maintain, have lower operating costs, and are more affordable.
Having driven for so many years, I'm quite familiar with this issue. D usually refers to the Drive gear in an automatic transmission. When you shift the gear lever to D in the driver's seat, the car starts moving forward, which is quite convenient. Don't underestimate it—if the gear isn't functioning properly, like getting stuck in P or shifting sluggishly, it might be due to dirty transmission fluid or a faulty sensor. I recommend that beginners learn more about the functions of different gears, such as R for Reverse, N for Neutral, and always parking in P to lock the transmission. Checking the transmission during car maintenance is crucial, and regular oil changes can extend its lifespan, preventing breakdowns on the road.
