One of the first steps in the car buying process is determining what vehicle you should actually buy. This may sound like a simple task at first, but once you begin thinking about it, you will realize just how complicated it can be. We recommend to start your selection process by figuring out your vehicle type. If you have already done so, you can jump to the next recommended step, which is vehicle research. If you are not sure which vehicle type would suit you best, here is what you need to take into account to make a concrete decision.
The first step toward choosing the right vehicle type is knowing which vehicle types actually exist and what their characteristics are. Below are some of the most common vehicle types in North America.
NOTE: Motorcycles and commercial vehicles like vans, limousines and hearses are excluded from this list.
A sedan is a passenger vehicle with four passenger doors and five seating spaces across two rows. The rear seats are usually spacious enough to accommodate at least two adults or three small children. The cargo compartment, known as the trunk, is normally disconnected from the cabin and features a windowless lid. Sedans are the most common vehicle type on the market, which makes them the standard by which all vehicles are judged. These vehicles are best suited for single individuals, childless couples and regular-sized families.
A hatchback is a passenger vehicle with a rear door, called a hatch, which lifts up to allow access to a cargo compartment. Most hatchbacks offer five seating spaces across two rows and can have either two or four passenger doors, though some variants may have only one row. The cargo area is usually connected to the cabin, which allows the user to fold down the second seating row and create more cargo space in the process. The back row (if present) is usually spacious enough to accommodate at least two adults or three small children. As a result, these vehicles are perfectly suited for singles, couples and regular-sized families.
A coupe is a two-door passenger vehicle with a fixed roof. It is shorter than a sedan or hatchback and features either two or five seating spaces across one or two rows. Rear seats in coupes are usually not spacious enough for adults, which means that they are often reserved for light items. The cargo compartment is disconnected from the cabin and features a windowless lid – though some coupes offer a hatchback as an alternative. Coupes are perfectly suited for individuals and couples, but due to their small size, they are unfit for families.
A convertible is a passenger vehicle that comes with a retractable roof that allows the user to alternate between open-air and enclosed modes. In the past, retractable roofs used to consist of an articulated frame covered in a folding textile-based fabric. Today, many convertibles feature retractable hardtops that withdraw and stow themselves in the trunk. These vehicles usually come with two seats and emphasize sporting appearance. Like coupes, they are best suited for singles and couples since they are much shorter than sedans and hatchbacks.
A sport utility vehicle, or SUV, is an automobile that puts a special emphasis on cabin space and cargo capacity. Depending on its size and configuration, an SUV can have four to eight seats across two or three rows. As is the case with hatchbacks, the cargo area is connected to the cabin and features a rear door that lifts up. Many SUVs can also handle rugged terrains thanks to all-wheel drive and have the towing capacity of a pickup truck. What separates these vehicles from hatchbacks and minivans is their bulky, truck-like appearance and high ground clearance.
It is worth noting that crossover utility vehicles, or CUVs, are often referred to as SUVs – and vice versa. This is because they look remarkably similar. However, instead of utilising the chassis of a truck, crossovers sit on a car’s platform, meaning that their body and frame are a single piece. As a result, SUVs are believed to be better at handling rough terrains and towing heavy loads, but since this is not always true, we lumped crossovers and SUVs into a single category.
Thanks to their size and capabilities, these vehicles are best suited for families or people who enjoy off-road trips.
A minivan is a small van that exists primarily for personal use. They often feature three seating rows, which means that they can house six to eight passengers, depending on the configuration. Access to the rear seating space usually involves one or two sliding doors, though out-swing variants exist as well. The cargo area is usually connected to the cabin and comes with a rear door that lifts up. Minivans ride higher than hatchbacks and station wagons, but lower than SUVs. These vehicles tend to be associated with comfort and size, which makes them perfect for families.
A station wagon is a sedan with its roof extended rearward over the cabin and cargo area. This roof style allows the vehicle to fit in more cargo in the back. Just like hatchbacks, station wagons have a rear door for accessing the cargo compartment and two seating rows, with five seats in total. The second seating row can fold down, which allows owners to expand the existing cargo space when necessary. The back row is usually spacious enough to accommodate at least two adults or three small children. As a result, these vehicles are perfectly suited for singles, couples and regular-sized families.
A pickup truck is a light vehicle that features an open-top rear cargo area, known as a bed, with low sides and a tailgate. The general purpose of a pickup is to transport goods, not people. As a result, regular cab pickups feature a single row of seats and two doors. However, most pickup trucks feature a front bench instead of chairs, which allows three people to sit at the front. Extended and crew cab pickups have two seating rows, though only crew cab versions have four doors. Bed sizes include standard, short and long. In general, pickups have a very limited appeal since they are best suited for people who need to transport and tow heavy materials on a regular basis.
Keep in mind that vehicle types do not indicate specific dimensions. Sedans, hatchbacks, SUVs and pickup trucks are particularly varied. Sedans usually retain the same amount of seats and doors regardless of their dimensions, while hatchbacks, SUVs and pickup trucks do not.
Typical vehicle sizes are subcompact, compact, midsize and full-size, but the terminology varies from one vehicle type to another, so it is almost impossible to nail them all down. When researching sizes, the best strategy is to count the amount of seats and then rely on vehicle reviews for more information. We provide more tips on how to research a vehicle here.
Now that you know a little about vehicle types and dimensions, you should be able to determine which ones would benefit your life the most. Here are the parameters you can use to make your choice:
One of the most important parameters to consider when choosing a vehicle type is size.
First, you need to determine the amount of passengers you intend to transport. The best way to do so is by counting the number of seats. For instance, if you have a family of three, then you need a vehicle that has at least four seats, which may be a sedan, hatchback, SUV, station wagon or minivan.
The next step is determining how much cargo space you would need. This would likely depend on the size of your family. The more mouths you have to feed, the more space you need for groceries, toys and other items. Minivans, station wagons and SUVs are ideal because they strike a good balance between passenger space and cargo capacity. Hatchbacks and sedans are great too, but they tend to be a bit smaller as far as dimensions are concerned. Pickup trucks are in a realm of their own, because their main purpose is to transport cargo. Four-seat variants can theoretically function as family vehicles, but they cannot surpass dedicated family automobiles like minivans or SUVs, when it comes to overall comfort.
Once you know how much space you need, it is time to take a look at your lifestyle and how a car would fit into it. This means understanding where you live and where you plan to drive.
For instance, if you need a family vehicle, but you live in a heavily-populated urban area where you plan to drive the most, then a hatchback or sedan would probably serve you best. These vehicles are attractive and roomy, while being relatively easy to maneuver in congested streets and park in tight spaces. On the other hand, if you and your family occupy a sparsely-populated suburb, then a station wagon or a compact SUV might serve you better – because your location can handle their slightly bigger size. Alternatively, if you and your family live in the middle of a city, but you do most of your driving alone on highways, then something sturdy, like an SUV or a pickup truck, might do better.
Driving style matters almost as much as lifestyle. If you are looking strictly for a driver-focused experience, then a coupe or a convertible are likely to satisfy you the most as they tend to prioritize performance, handling and speed. If you are looking for something that caters to drivers, but can also fit a family, then you should consider a sedan or a hatchback. Larger vehicles are usually more difficult to control, so unless you really need a full-size SUV with three seating rows, you should probably stick to a compact or midsize vehicle.
Aesthetic preferences matter too, because they can easily sway your opinion one way or the other. For instance, sedans and hatchbacks often tend to be similar in length and cabin dimensions, but you may determine that sedans are more attractive and thus pick a sedan.
The final step is to connect all the dots. Write down your size preferences, location and driving style and then list all the vehicle types that fit your criteria. If you have more than one type listed, then use your aesthetic preferences to make the final choice.
Once you pick your vehicle type, the next step is to begin your vehicle research.
Updated on March 26, 2013
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Last Updated: October 18th 2024
Trader Corporation (“Trader“ or “us” or “we” ) is committed to maintaining the confidentiality and protection of your Personal Information. This Privacy Policy explains how, and why Trader handles and protects your Personal Information. Personal Information is any information that allows a person to be directly or indirectly identified.
CONSENT
We rely on your consent to collect, use, retain, and share your Personal Information. This Privacy Policy outlines your options, where available, to refuse or withdraw your consent.
You agree to this Privacy Policy when you:
This Privacy Policy will apply:
We do not collect Personal Information from individuals under the age of 14 without the parent's express and verified consent.
WHY AND HOW WE COLLECT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
Beginning and maintaining a relationship with us
We need to collect certain Personal Information about you to provide our products and services. This may include your contact information, information about whether you are eligible for our products and services and records that reflect our overall relationship with you. We may also need other information depending on the product or service we are providing.
Information We Collect from You
The information we may collect includes: your name; your address; your telephone number; your email address; your driver's license, your Social Insurance Number ("SIN") and your credit information.
Automated Information
We may through automated means collect and/or aggregate information regarding your use of the Sites such as:
HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We use your Personal Information to help us deliver and manage our products and services, and to administer our business. We may also use your Personal Information:
Our Use of Web Based Tools
We use certain technologies and tracking tools on our websites and apps to personalize your experience. For example, we use cookies, which are small identifiers sent from a web server that are stored on your device for the purpose of identifying your browser or storing information or settings in your browser. We also use pixels, beacons, and other technologies ("Web Based Tools")
Essential Web Based Tools - We use Essential Web Based tools to make certain features available to you on our websites, to help ensure the security of your online browsing experience, to detect, prevent and investigate fraud and to collect information on how you use our websites.
Non-Essential Web Based Tools - We also use non-essential web-based tools to enhance your experience with personalized content. For example, remembering your language and similar settings and presenting offers that may be of interest to you. These tools also allow our third-party advertisers to personalize your online experience and present ads specific to your interests.
Combined Personal Information- We may pool your Personal Information such as your use of the Sites, your use of other websites, devices and mobile applications with other peoples' Personal Information and Personal Information from our affiliates and other sources. You will not be identified in the combined information.
Online Advertising
We subscribe to Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada's Self-Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioral Advertising. These principles promote consumer awareness and choice about how organizations use consumer information for Online Behavioral Advertising. You can learn more about the program by visiting the DAAC's website here https://youradchoices.ca/.
Advertising Tracking - Trader and our third-party service providers may use Web Based Tools to deliver more relevant advertising based on which ads you interact with on our and third-party websites. We do not provide Personal Information that is directly associated with a specific person (such as name and address) to an advertising network when you interact with or view a customized advertisement.
Location Information
When you download or use the Sites, we may with your permission collect physical location information that allows us to locate a specific device ("Location Information"). We may use Location Information and provide it to third parties to provide you with relevant content and services, such as advertising, search results, dealers in the area, and to evaluate and improve the Sites.
You can decline to provide your Location Information or opt out by changing the location services settings on your mobile device. However, certain features may not function properly or at all as a result if you opt out.
OUR MOBILE APP
If you use a Trader mobile app, we may use your information to:
We may advertise to you on third party apps. To do this, we may use your device identifier such as Apple’s Identifier for Advertiser (IDFA), or Google Advertising ID (AAID).
If you click on one of our ads on a third-party app, we may use Web Based tools such as your device.
App Permissions
When you download the Trader app on, the app may ask you to consent to some permissions the first time you download the app or when you access specific features in the app identifier. Some of these permissions relate to how we are going to use your information.
PROTECTING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
Security Measures
We have internal policies and security standards to help protect our systems and your Personal information against unauthorized access and use. We retain your Personal Information only as long as we need it, and we only use it for the purposes that we explain to you. Our service providers and agents are contractually bound to keep your Personal Information confidential and must not use it for any unauthorized purpose. Our employees must also keep your Personal Information secure.
DISCLOSING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may disclose your Personal Information to our affiliates, lenders, credit bureaus, employees, contractors and consultants. It may also be disclosed to other third-party agents or service providers ("Third Parties") who require this information to help us establish, maintain and manage our business relationship to you, or to Third Parties you have provided your consent to receive information about financial products or services that may be of interest to you, which will be governed by those Third Parties' own privacy policy found here (https://kohoconsulting.com/privacy-policy, Terms of Use - Canadian Black Book).
Credit Applications
If you apply for credit on the Sites with our dealers and lenders or any third party, you will need to provide your Personal Information, including your address, credit information, employment, and other financial information. We may share your application information with the dealership(s) you selected and our lenders/ financial partners so that they can process your application.
Corporate and Asset Transactions
If we sell all or substantially sell all of our business or sell or transfer all or a material part of our assets or are otherwise involved in a merger or transfer of all or a substantial part of our business, we may transfer all your Personal Information that we have collected and stored, to the party or parties involved in the transaction. We will require such providers to maintain your Personal Information confidentiality, to use it only for the purposes of the transaction and to safely destroy it once the transaction fails or when its purpose is fulfilled.
We may also disclose your Personal Information to:
Buyers, Sellers, Dealers and Manufacturers.Personal Information and Data Technologies may be shared with lenders, dealers and manufacturers, and their agents and third-party service providers, who will use that Information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Employees. Your Personal Information is accessible to our officers and employees who must access it to make the use provided for in this Policy and with which they must abide.
Other
RETAINING AND DESTROYING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We retain your Personal Information only as long as we need it for the purposes, we collected it. Our Document Retention and Destruction Policy helps us determine the length of time it should be retained. The length of time will vary and depends upon the product or service, the sensitivity of the information, and the purposes for which we use it. We may retain your information after the end of your relationship with us.
For example, we may continue to need your information:
When we no longer need your Personal Information for these purposes we may securely destroy, delete, or erase it. We may also convert it to an anonymous form.
YOUR RIGHTS
Accessing Your Personal Information
Upon request, we will give you access to the information we retain about you. If the information you want concerns any decisions we made about your product or service, we will tell you about the reasons for those decisions unless otherwise prohibited by law. If we relied on information from a third party, such as a credit bureau, to make the decision, we will, where the law allows, provide you with the name and address of that third party.
Please note that we will not be able to provide information about you from our records that contain references to other persons, is subject to legal privilege, contains confidential information proprietary to Trader, relates to an internal investigation, risk assessment or violation of law, or that cannot be disclosed for other legal reasons.
Correcting Your Personal Information
We make reasonable efforts to keep your Personal Information accurate and up to date. If your information changes, please notify us immediately so that we can make the necessary changes.
Automated Decision Making
We use various technology tools to help us serve and communicate with you and to anticipate your needs. Sometimes, the tools allow us to make decisions about you in real time because the process is fully automated. When this occurs, we may notify you in advance of the decision, for example, in the application process. We will also tell you how you can contact us to learn more about the automated decision process.
Request to Delete Personal Information
You can ask that Trader destroy, erase or make anonymous personal information when it is no longer required for the purposes for which it was collected by contacting the Privacy Officer at privacy.officer@trader.ca
Data Portability
You have the right to request and receive your Personal Information in a structured and commonly used technological format and can also request that information to be sent to another person or entity authorized by law to collect such information.
WITHDRAWAL OF CONSENT
You may change or withdraw your consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your Personal Information at any time, subject to reasonable notice, by contacting our Privacy Officer, even though that might impact your ability to register or receive a particular product or service.
If you do not want to receive marketing email from us, you can follow the unsubscribe link provided in those emails.
If you do not want to receive interest-based advertisements, you can opt out.
You have a number of choices regarding certain Data Technologies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser's setting to decline cookies if you prefer. You may also render some web beacons unusable by rejecting their associated cookies and disable or delete similar data used by browser add-ons, by changing the add-on's settings or the website of the technology provider. If you choose to decline cookies or similar technologies, certain features may not function properly or at all. You may be able to adjust the use of advertising identifiers on mobile devices through the settings on your device. Finally, if you do not want to use a uniquely generated telephone number, you may choose not to call us.
DE-IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYTICS
We may de-identify or anonymize your Personal Information by removing identifiable information such as your name, address, date of birth and account numbers to use it for serious and legitimate purposes. It may be aggregated and used for internal business purposes such as analytics and reporting, developing, and improving our products and services, understanding, and predicting client needs and preferences, preventing and detecting fraud, identifying trends like purchasing patterns, fraud trends, or enhancing our marketing.
EXTERNAL LINKS
Trader's Sites include hyperlinks to external websites operated by third parties. We do not have any control over how they collect, use, or disclose Personal Information. Please read the third party's privacy policy to learn about its information and privacy practices before you provide any Personal Information.
PRIVACY OFFICER CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to access or correct your Personal Information, please contact the Privacy Officer.
Email:privacy.officer@trader.ca
Mail:Privacy Officer
405 The West Mall, Suite 110
Etobicoke, ON
M9C 5J1
Telephone: 416-784-5200