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In the European Union, the classifications for vehicle category are based on UNECE standards and defined by: [3] Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2013 on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles. [4]
Excepting those of the Europe-wide safety assessment program Euro NCAP, vehicle segments in Europe do not have formal characterization or regulations. [1] Although the definition is vague, there is little overlap between segments A–F based on weight and size parameters. [2] Models segments tend to be based on comparison to well-known brand ...
The largest category of small cars is called C-segment or small family car in Europe, and compact car in the United States. The size of a compact car is defined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as having a combined interior and cargo volume of 100–109 cu ft (2.8–3.1 m 3). [5]
Pages in category "Car classifications" The following 36 pages are in this category, out of 36 total. This list may not reflect ... (EU vehicle classification) R. ...
66, large passenger vehicles with regard to the strength of their superstructure; 70, rear marking plates for heavy and long vehicles; 75, pneumatic tyres for L-category vehicles; 77, parking lamps for power-driven vehicles; 78, vehicles of categories L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5 with regard to braking; 79, steering equipment
The quadricycle classification was officially created in 1992, when the European Union published Directive 92/61/EEC which decreed that quadricycles fell into the same category as mopeds. In 2002, Framework Directive 2002/24/EC then refined this definition by distinguishing between light and heavy quadricycles (L6e and L7e categories). [3]
Motor vehicle type approval is the method by which motor vehicles, vehicle trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles achieve type approval in the European Union (EU) or in other UN-ECE member states. There is no EU approval body: authorized approval bodies of member states are responsible for type ...
Category A (A-segment) vehicles are two-box vehicles of between 4 and 4.5 meters in length, or three-box vehicles (i.e., sedans with trunks) with engines of less than 1600 cc. Category B (B-segment) vehicles are longer than 4.5 m in length with engines of over 1600 cc. Multi-purpose vehicles, or MPVs; Sport utility vehicles or SUVs