As the worldwide car and there is no uniform classification criteria, the standard classification level of the car are not the same in the major automobile major producing countries. Our daily contact with most of the cars, the United States will follow wheelbase sedan classification, according to the working volume of the Japanese classification, classified according to the German car production platform is divided into A, B, C, class D. In China, the national standard GB / T 3730.1-1988 defines the car in accordance with a working volume of grading.
1. Classification level
● mini car (A00 grade)
● small cars (A0 level)
● compact car (A grade )
● in the car (class B)
● large cars (C-stage)
● large vehicles (D stage)
● multipurpose vehicles (MPV)
● sport utility vehicle (SUV)
● sports
● commercial
2. Introduction to mini-car classification
As the worldwide car and there is no uniform classification criteria, the standard classification level of the car are not the same in the major automobile major producing countries. Our daily contact with most of the cars, the United States will follow wheelbase sedan classification, according to the working volume of the Japanese classification, classified according to the German car production platform is divided into A, B, C, class D. In China, the national standard GB / T 3730.1-1988 car in accordance with the provisions of the working volume classification:
At present, in China’s major manufacturers of generic classification criteria are integrated above standards in several countries, generally in accordance with the wheelbase, displacement internet and classified as follows:
● mini car (i.e. A00-cart)
the level of car wheelbase between 2000mm to 2300mm, length 4000mm body within, the engine displacement is mounted about 1.0L. The main advantage of micro-car is a form factor smaller for the shuttle in congested city roads, but also in parking Grab also has a huge advantage, at the same time, mini-cars are usually relatively low price, maintenance costs and fuel consumption is not high, the majority of working the preferred class of car. Many
miniature car models available in the market, a common nineties selling Alto, it is now more popular Chery QQ, BYD F0, Geely Panda Global Hawk and so on.
3. small cars Classification Overview
● small car (i.e., A0 class)
The level of car wheelbase between 2300mm to 2500mm, the body length between 4000mm to 4300mm, engine displacement between 1.0L to 1.5L. Also known for small cars with small, but it can provide a more spacious than the micro-car space and comfort and convenience have increased not small. At the same time, the price of small cars is not high, fuel consumption and maintenance costs are low, but also working-class good choice for commuting to work. Most
currently on the market are selling small car joint venture brands of cars, Guangzhou Honda Fit, Shanghai Volkswagen POLO, Changan Ford Fiesta and so on.
4. Introduction classified compact car
● compact car (i.e., Class A)
the level of car wheelbase at 2500mBetween m to 2700mm, body length between 4200mm to 4600mm, engine displacement between 1.6L to 2.0L, is the most common household level models, is the world’s largest selling model level. In China, the price of a compact car covers 50000-300000 yuan range, including its own brand models, the joint venture model pure and imported models, is currently the main domestic car sales.
current common domestic Dongfeng Honda Civic compact car, FAW Toyota Corolla (Corolla), FAW-Volkswagen Jetta, Shanghai Volkswagen Lavida etc; domestic brand cars Great Wall C50, such as Imperial Classic.
5. Midsize Classification Overview
● in the car (i.e., B-car) [123 ]
the level of car, its wheelbase between 2700mm to 2900mm, body length between 4900mm to 4500mm, the engine displacement is between 1.8L to 2.4L. Of course, the big is beautiful country, many mid-sized car wheelbase can be lengthened in China, in order to obtain more good sales. In general, the internal space in the car, configuration, comfort and other than a compact car on a higher level, and therefore more suitable than commercial use, is a business with IKEA models.
At present, selling midsize car Most are joint venture brand models, a Honda Accord, Guangzhou Toyota Camry, Nissan Teana, Shanghai Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Magotan, domestic models are mainly Dorsett EC8, RuiqiG6 and so on.
6. large car classified Introduction
● large car (i.e., Class C)
the level of car wheelbase between about 2800mm to 3000mm, 4800mm between body length to 5000mm, engine displacement than 2.4L. This model is also called executive-level car, mainly because of the general class of models for administrative accommodate large companies or government agencies.
At present, in the large car market is firmly occupied by joint venture brand models or imported models, the most the most common models are the Audi A6, Mercedes E-Class and BMW 5 Series. Niche models that have the Jaguar XF, Lexus GS, Citroen C6, Peugeot 607 and so on.
7. Large Cars Category Description
● large vehicle (i.e., vehicle class D)
The level of car wheelbase than 3000mm, the body length of more than 5000mm, engine displacement than 3.0L. General large car to be much more expensive than the price of other models, but it also has more strong power, more advanced technology, more luxurious configuration, additional space. It can be said, a large car is a master of the automotive industry, many technical configuration are the first large-scale application in the car.
At present, the major domestic car market is basically occupied by foreign brands of imported cars, which can be basically divided into two types, one is the large-scale civilian-class car, which is the brand’s top model conventional main Mercedes-Benz S class, BMW 7 series, Audi A8, Jaguar has a little niche XJ, Volkswagen Phaeton, the Lexus LS series. Another is the high-end luxury brands of large vehicles, such as the Bentley Arnage, Rolls Royce Phantom, etc., and their price is usually not less than 3 million, and the extension is widespread, extremely spacious interior space, a lot of cars are tailored according to customer needs, a lot of configuration can use the “luxury” to describe.
8.MPV Classification Overview
● utility vehicle (i.e. MPV)
The utility vehicle isMulti Purpose Vehicle in Chinese translation. Utility vehicles are the source of Europe is still prevalent wagon, the general body structure hatchback, emphasizing the versatility, is set cars, station wagons, vans and commercial vehicles in-one models. Modern MPV are generally equipped with a 2.0L or more engines.
in the main domestic sales of China-made MPV JAC Refine, Dongfeng popular, a joint venture brand Buick GL8, Honda Odyssey, Guangzhou, Shanghai Volkswagen Touran and so on.
9.SUV Category Description
● sports utility vehicle (ie SUV) [123 ] SUV sports Utility vehicles in Chinese translation. Such models have both models is a wagon-like comfort and space and certain off-road capability, now generally refers to those SUV with sedan comfort of platform-based production, to a certain extent, with both cars, but also by models of off-road vehicles. In addition to these models, pure hardcore off-road vehicles, crossovers Crossover, such as Wrangler, Land Rover Defender, BMW X6, kubo, also belong to the property level SUV. And now to the development of the SUV body size and positioning of the actual focus is not the same, the major manufacturers also have to seize all market segments, like the typical BMW X Series and Audi Q series and H series of domestic Harvard. At the same time consumer enthusiasm for SUV also directly now form different domestic SUVOften explosive situation, so the SUV segment is also necessary. Currently, SUV divided into: small SUV, a compact SUV, midsize SUV, medium and large SUV, full-size SUV. At present, for consideration subdivided in two major areas of SUV
Pacific Automotive Network: 1, body size (body + the length of the wheelbase), 2, is positioned within the brand
a dimension : wheelbase body length +
body length from the industry’s relatively uniform standard scale (Baidu Encyclopedia), while the wheelbase is reference to a more mature level criteria for the classification of the car.
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Dimension II: within brand vehicle positioning
most of the brands, classification of the SUV are relatively clear, on this basis, I will stand comprehensive definition of the brand models as competitors division basis. The BMW X1 / X3 / X5 correspond respectively, the compact / medium / large in SUV, competitors Audi, the Audi Q3 / Q5 / Q7 corresponding compact / medium / large in SUV, while class Mercedes-Benz GLK / M level / GL level corresponding medium / medium and large / full-size SUV.
Further, I stand also assisted with the car as a reference development platform (SUV small, compact SUV, SUV and other medium-sized cities have their SUV generally corresponding car platform), e.g. Honda CR-V based on the Civic compact car platform to build, do not Keangkela and Chevrolet create cool are based on a small car platform to build love CD Europe, Ford Fiesta wing stroke-based platform to build, such a definition is also able to locate some of the more confusing SUV models reasonable classification.
Small SUV Representative models: IX25
compact SUV Representative models: transit concept
[ 123] Representative mid-sized SUV models: Ang Kewei
Representative large SUV model: Harvard H9 
full size Representative SUV vehicle: Mercedes-Benz GL 
10. The car classification Introduction
● sports car
sports car English Sports Car, general It means the engine has a high-power, lightweight body, powerful performance and extreme driving pleasure models. Such car is a human challenge for acceleration, top speed and handling of the ultimate choice is the essence of human technology cars.
is probably the domestic car is also divided into three categories, the first category is a super sports car, representing the brand McLaren, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, such extremely expensive sports car, superior performance, but comfort is difference. The second category is high-class sports car, sports car in this kind of emphasis on performance while also taking into account a certain amount of comfort, on behalf of Mercedes-Benz models have SL, BMW Z4. The third category is a civilian car, this type of car is stronger than the average family car, and the price is always, is the dream of ordinary people round sports car the best choice. Such models are Mazda RX-8, MX-5, Genesis Coupe like.
11. The commercial vehicle classification JaneMediated
Commercial (Commercial Vehicle)
, it is in the design and technical features are used to transport people and cargo car, mainly comprising: a micro-surface, Pickup, micro card, light passenger .
● micro surface, is referred to as mini-van, a dual-type small passenger car. Its name from its shape come, like a square bread. Domestic sales of micro-surface automobile basically belong to the commercial vehicle, its engine displacement is not great, economical and practical oriented. Micro-surface can be used as special purpose vehicles, and more vehicles, official cars, commercial vehicles, but also as a family car for the use of cargo, travel, rent and so on. Now the domestic minivan main production plant are: Dongfeng Jun wind, Changhe Automobile, Dirks automotive, commercial Chang’an, Changhe Suzuki, Hafei, Wuling Automobile, FAW Jilin.
● pickups are an important part of the automotive market. Pickup (pick-up) is a use of the front car and the cab, at the same time with open freight cars models. It features car-like comfort of both, yet powerful, and bad-road capability is also stronger than the sedan laden and adapt. 
Characteristics of the pickup
function pickup advantages: First, it combines the dual characteristics of family cars and commercial vehicles (passenger and cargo), a significant wherein the vehicle units and families tools; followed by its configuration to meet the diversified needs of a broader (or four double doors, short or long cargo compartment the cargo, two or four-wheel drive, petrol or diesel engine). Compared to cars and it has carried through the advantages of, compared to light trucks and mini trucks which have safety and ride comfort advantages.
● micro miniature card is referred trucks, trucks with a compact car. Its shape is based on the micro-surface, the rear vehicle body or the addition of a closed container bucket. According to Chinese vehicle specifications defined “micro” as: vehicle length less than or equal to 3.5m, equal to the total mass of less than 1800kg. Domestic sales of automotive micro card, its engine displacement is not great, economical and practical oriented. Micro card has economic, comfort, safety, and other advantages, has been favored by individual private owners.
● light-off is short for light-duty passenger vehicles. In the design and technical characteristics of commercial vehicles for the carriage of passengers and their carry-on luggage, including the driver’s seat, including no more than 9 seats. Common Jinbei light passenger vehicles have sea division, Iveco.
light passenger vehicles by 2005, refers to the car longer than 3.5 meters, less than 7 meters in passenger vehicles, beginning in 2005, the National Automobile industry statistics under the jurisdiction of China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, the automotive industry to implement new statistical classification models, according to a new statistical classification models, minibuses means not more than nine passenger cars.