BusinessAugust 27, 2026

unibody

YOO-nih-bah-dee

Definition

A type of vehicle construction where the body and frame are manufactured as a single, integrated unit rather than separate parts.

Etymology

The word is a hybrid construction derived from the Latin 'unus' (meaning one) and the English word 'body', appearing in automotive terminology in the mid-20th century to describe this specific structural design.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe a shift in the Nissan Pathfinder's engineering, noting that replacing its traditional body-on-frame structure changed its core identity and capabilities.

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