Automobile body types can be classified from multiple dimensions. By purpose, they are mainly divided into passenger vehicles (including sedans, MPVs, and buses) and trucks (including pickups and cargo trucks). By structural features, they include hardtop cars, convertibles (divided into soft-top and hard-top), SUVs (including urban and off-road types), and commercial vans. For size classes, there are compact models (with a wheelbase of approximately 2500-2700mm) such as the Perodua Myvi, midsize models (2700-2900mm) such as the Honda Civic, and luxury models (over 2900mm) such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. In addition, the drivetrain configuration (front-wheel drive/rear-wheel drive/all-wheel drive) and seating layout (such as 5-seat SUVs or 7-seat MPVs) also affect the vehicle's market positioning. For example, the Proton X50 is a compact front-wheel drive SUV, while the Toyota Hilux is a body-on-frame all-wheel drive pickup. These classification standards help consumers choose the right vehicle based on space requirements, road condition adaptability, and budget (e.g., compact cars typically range from 50,000 to 150,000 ringgit).
