Car Definitions

What does Load Height mean?

The minimum height to which an item must be lifted in order to be loaded into a vehicle's trunk. Vehicles with a lower load height are believed to be more practical.

What does AWD (All Wheel Drive) mean?

A drivetrain that utilizes a front, rear and center differential to provide power to all four wheels of a vehicle.

What does Regenerative Braking mean?

A system employed in hybrid and battery electric vehicles that captures energy created during braking/deceleration and transfers it to the onboard battery. Energy stored in this battery is then used to power the vehicle at slow speeds reducing its reliance on the engine and making it more fuel efficient.

What does Approach Angle mean?

The steepest angle of incline onto which a vehicle can climb without interference.

What does ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) mean?

Abbreviation for Anti-locking braking system (ABS) is an automated safety system that helps a car’s wheels continue to rotate during heavy braking, thus preventing a driver from losing control of their vehicle because of uncontrollable wheel skidding.