Also known as a saloon, a sedan is what people generally think of when they hear the word, “car.” Technically speaking, it’s a passenger car in a three-box configuration with separate compartments for the engine, passengers, and cargo. The name actually comes from the hand-held enclosed chair rode in by upper-class and royalty and carried by porters, which originated in the 17th century.
The name was first used for an automobile in 1912. A modern sedan will generally have an enclosed body with a fixed metal roof and a less steeply sloping roofline than a coupe, which results in more headroom for the rear passengers.
A sedan is a great choice for those who don’t need the tons of extra seating and cargo space offered by other modern body types. Here are some advantages offered by a sedan:
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