Updated and Published : December 2019
The 2nd letter of the Car Classification code (Expanded Matrix) is used to denote car types. For full ACRISS Expanded Matrix and car codes explained see http://acriss.org/car-codes/expanded-matrix/
Code |
Name |
Definition |
B |
2-3 Door car |
2-3 Door car |
C |
2-4 Door car |
2-4 Door car |
D |
4-5 Door car |
4-5 Door car |
W |
Wagon/ Estate |
Estate version of the car that are often derivatives of ‘C’ or ‘D’ type cars where you simply change the second letter to ‘W’ |
V |
Passenger Van |
Multiple Passenger Vehicle with 6 seats +. To be used in conjunction with Passenger Van coding. |
L |
Limousine/Sedan |
Refers to specially extended luxury cars with extra space or can be a sedan vehicle in certain markets. |
S |
Sport |
Sports car with a more powerful engine |
T |
Convertible |
Cars with open roof usually with four seats unlike the roadster. |
F |
SUV |
A sport utility vehicle or suburban utility vehicle (SUV) is a vehicle classified as a light truck, but operated as a family vehicle usually with 4 wheel drive or on/off road capability but not guaranteed. |
J |
Convertible SUV |
Convertible SUV with an open roof |
X |
Special |
Something that doesn’t fall easily into the other groups |
P |
Pick up (single/extended cab) 2 door |
Pick up with single or extended cab 2 doors only |
Q |
Pick up (double cab) 4 door |
Pick up with double cab 4 doors |
Z |
Special Offer car |
Used by Car Rental suppliers for promotions and guaranteed models |
E |
Coupe |
Two doors sporty car, usually with two small rear seats. |
M |
Monospace |
Five seat multi purpose vehicle with extra headroom. |
R |
Recreational |
A more substantial motorhome with living space. |
H |
Motorhome |
Smaller Recreational vehicle, example campervan |
Y |
2 Wheel Vehicle |
Usually a motorcycle or moped |
N |
Roadster |
Two-door, two-seat sports car, with an open roof |
G |
Crossover |
A crossover or crossover utility vehicle (CUV) is a vehicle built on a unibody car platform combining some features of a sport utility vehicle (SUV) with those of a passenger vehicle without 4 wheel drive capabilities. |
K |
Commercial Van |
Van used/hired to transport cargo or goods. To be used in conjunction with Commercial Van guidelines |
Passenger Van Coding
Passenger Van Coding |
IV |
6+ Seats |
JV |
Elite 6+ Seats |
SV |
7+ seats |
RV |
Elite 7+ Seats |
FV |
7+ Seats, plus more space |
GV |
Elite 7+ Seats plus more space |
PV |
8+ Seats |
UV |
Elite 8+ Seats |
LV |
9+ Seats |