Glossary / General

body on frame

101 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Body on frame means the car’s body sits on a separate metal skeleton, which makes it sturdy for tough use.

Technical Definition

Body‑on‑frame construction places the vehicle’s body onto a separate structural frame, allowing for heavier or more rigid designs often used in trucks and off‑road vehicles.

Hear It Discussed

"but that's just it this is still an SUV that is not body on frame. True. This is still unibody"
A Big-Budget Garage, An EV Might Be Perfect, Taking The Family | Episode 1,045 Everyday Driver Car Debate 14:23

"And now all of a sudden [948.6s] we're getting body on frame from Hyundai [950.1s] and we're getting whatever that Buick thing was."
New Camaro Coming! Porsche Teases New 911! Nick Bought a Convertible Range Rover! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 15:48

"…it is totally utilitarian yeah there's nothing on it which is there for any other reason than the purpose that it happens to serve…"
Which 1970s sports cars are the best buys? #313 The Intercooler 19:58