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 ACRISS Car Classification System
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 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 |
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