BusinessAugust 27, 2026
liftback
LIFT-bak
Definition
A type of automobile body style where the rear cargo door or hatch opens upward, including the rear window, to provide access to the storage area.
Etymology
The word is a compound of the English 'lift' (to raise) and 'back' (the rear part of the vehicle), emerging in the late 20th century to specifically categorize cars with a rear hatch that hinges at the roof.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the original body style of the first-generation Škoda Octavia, a practical vehicle design that helped define the model's success.
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