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saloon

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In the UK, a saloon is what Americans call a sedan—an everyday car with a trunk.

Technical Definition

‘Saloon’ is the British English term for a sedan, a car with a separate trunk and three rows of seats.

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"It'skindoflikeyouknowwhatasaloonis? A car labeled as a saloon. Ohno. It'skindoflike a station wagon."

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"It's a five meter long saloon aimed at families that want a design-led car. But also don't worry about a prestige badge on the front."

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"I know this may be an unfashionable viewpoint, but this is the saloon."

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