What Type of Vehicle Does a Small Sedan Belong To?
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Small sedans belong to the basic passenger car category under passenger vehicles. This type of vehicle must not exceed 6 meters in length and cannot be used for commercial purposes. Passenger vehicles are further subdivided into basic passenger cars (sedans), multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs), sport utility vehicles (SUVs), specialized passenger vehicles, and crossover passenger vehicles. The concept of passenger vehicles is equivalent to sedans under the old standards, but their statistical scope differs from sedans. This distinction mainly lies in excluding certain non-sedan models from the old standards, such as the GL8, Odyssey, and Cherokee, from the basic passenger car category, while including "quasi-sedans" originally classified under light buses in the basic passenger car statistics. Passenger vehicles encompass sedans, micro buses, and light buses with no more than 9 seats. Multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs), a term introduced by the industry in recent years, integrate the functions of sedans, station wagons, and vans. Every seat in an MPV can be adjusted and combined in various ways, with front seats capable of rotating 180 degrees. Sport utility vehicles (SUVs), originating in the United States, are designed to carry both passengers and cargo, with a broad range of travel applications and typically featuring four-wheel drive. Specialized passenger vehicles are designed to transport passengers or goods while performing specific functions, equipped with specialized bodies or devices necessary for their intended purposes. Crossover passenger vehicles refer to other passenger vehicles that cannot be classified into the above categories.
