Saloon (Sedan)

The boot is closed off from the cabin, which keeps luggage noise and smells out. Saloons are common in the middle and upper car segments. Folding rear seats or a ski hatch add some flexibility. In North America the term sedan is used; in the UK saloon is more common.

The three-box layout separates the engine bay, cabin and boot into distinct volumes.

Tall or bulky items fit less easily than in a hatchback or estate. In some markets saloons have lost ground to SUVs and crossovers.