Saloon
A saloon car is a four‑door passenger vehicle with a fixed roof and a separate boot, following a “three‑box” layout: engine bay, passenger cabin, and rear luggage compartment. This body style is widely used in the UK for private hire, airport transfers and family use because it balances comfort, space and running costs.
Design and body style
Separate enclosed boot: The luggage area is divided from the cabin by a bulkhead, which helps keep noise and luggage out of the passenger space.
Four doors and sloping rear: Saloons are classed as 4‑door cars, typically with a sleeker, sloping rear and a protruding boot section.
Three‑box profile: From the side, you can clearly see the three distinct sections (engine, cabin, boot), which differentiates them from hatchbacks and estates.