Glossary / General

lift back

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A lift back is a type of car door that opens upward at the rear, making it easier to load and unload items. Think of a car with a big back door that lifts up like a lid.

Technical Definition

A lift back is a car body style where the rear portion of the vehicle—typically the trunk or cargo area—is hinged and can be raised to provide easier access to the interior. It’s similar to a hatchback but often used for coupes or sportier models.

Hear It Discussed

"It's easy to get in and out of. There's a decent amount of room. It's a lift back. So the whole [1074.2s] back glass opens."
CarCast+Edmunds - Mercedes-AMG GT EV, new Kia Seltos and more. CarCast 17:50

"Well, some of that's going to be how upright the RAV4 ends up being, right? And the fact that we don't have a lift back or a hatchback over in the, uh, Camry, which would be interesting, right?"
Sedans Are Back, Dodge Is Confused & Should Acura Just Die? Auto Buyers Guide Podcast 03:17

"...but it's got a lift back, which adds quite a bit of utility to the entire package..."
Is the 2027 Dodge Charger Scat Pack the Most Sophisticated Musclecar Ever? America on the Road 17:11