Is the 370z a hatchback, liftback, or fastback?

dope · 05-26-2010, 03:47 PM

Not sure if this has been discussed but I didn't find anything on here regarding this question. It was a question that came up among my friends and I.

Here's what wikipedia says:

Hatchback - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Liftback - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fastback - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

So what say you?

kenchan · 05-26-2010, 03:49 PM

it's a 2 door station wagon.

theDreamer · 05-26-2010, 03:51 PM

Sports car?

Zaku · 05-26-2010, 03:54 PM

I thought it was Fastback. A hatchback/liftback would sorta require the hatch door to be close to like a Minivan or like a Golf GTI or Civic SI hatch. A liftback woulds slope down like an AE86 but sometimes their just like hatchback like the Yaris. And a Fastback would be like an RSX or a mustang. I think.... if I'm wrong correct me guys I think it's a fast back. But would it even apply since 370z are considered coupes? and not a hot hatch.

shadoquad · 05-26-2010, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaku

I thought it was Fastback. A hatchback/liftback would sorta require the hatch door to be close to like a Minivan or like a Golf GTI or Civic SI hatch. A liftback woulds slope down like an AE86 but sometimes their just like hatchback like the Yaris. And a Fastback would be like an RSX or a mustang. I think.... if I'm wrong correct me guys I think it's a fast back. But would it even apply since 370z are considered coupes? and not a hot hatch.

DjSquall · 05-26-2010, 04:01 PM

Fastback

Lemers · 05-26-2010, 04:16 PM

I tried looking something simular up before. Convertible vs roadster vs spyder. The only conclusion I came is that in the past certain terms meant certain things but now it's just up to the company to lable it what it wants to. No real binding industry standard.

VCuomo · 05-26-2010, 04:48 PM

Per the Wiki definitions, it would seem that the 370Z is a fastback-shaped liftback (it is both a fastback and a liftback).

Lemers · 05-26-2010, 04:55 PM

But Nissan calls it a coupe. No industry standard.

dope · 05-26-2010, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VCuomo

Per the Wiki definitions, it would seem that the 370Z is a fastback-shaped liftback (it is both a fastback and a liftback).

this is kind of what i was thinking

wishihadnav · 05-26-2010, 05:27 PM

Its a coupe..but in my case since I have a nismo its also considered a slowback..haha

VCuomo · 05-26-2010, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemers

But Nissan calls it a coupe. No industry standard.

OK - it's a fastback-shaped liftback coupe.

Ricochet48 · 05-26-2010, 07:25 PM

I call my RSX a sporty hatchback and would call the Z a sports car... that has a hatchback

unixpunk · 05-26-2010, 08:22 PM

My vote is for calling it a fastback just because the fastback article linked lists the original Z S30 body as a fastback and we all want to consider the 370z part of that heritage, am I right?

40th370z · 05-27-2010, 02:10 PM

REAR HATCH OPENER SWITCH
The rear hatch can be opened by pushing the
rear hatch opener switch when the Intelligent
Key is within the operating range of the rear
hatch lock/unlock function regardless of the
inside lock knob position. (See “INTELLIGENT
KEY SYSTEM” earlier in this section.)
To close the rear hatch, push it down securely.

3-17 of your owners manual, if you call something a hatch more then 3 times in the same paragraph and its on the back...

I'm gunna call mine a sports car.

05-26-2010, 03:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
dope Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 25 Drives: Yellow 09 370z MT SP Rep Power: 16	Is the 370z a hatchback, liftback, or fastback? Not sure if this has been discussed but I didn't find anything on here regarding this question. It was a question that came up among my friends and I. Here's what wikipedia says: Hatchback - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Liftback - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Fastback - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia So what say you?

05-26-2010, 03:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	it's a 2 door station wagon. DEpointfive0 likes this.

05-26-2010, 03:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Sports car? __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

05-26-2010, 03:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zaku Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 76 Drives: 02 Honda Civic Si Rep Power: 16	I thought it was Fastback. A hatchback/liftback would sorta require the hatch door to be close to like a Minivan or like a Golf GTI or Civic SI hatch. A liftback woulds slope down like an AE86 but sometimes their just like hatchback like the Yaris. And a Fastback would be like an RSX or a mustang. I think.... if I'm wrong correct me guys I think it's a fast back. But would it even apply since 370z are considered coupes? and not a hot hatch. __________________ _______________________ Current Z funds $ 3600 =)

05-26-2010, 04:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	I tried looking something simular up before. Convertible vs roadster vs spyder. The only conclusion I came is that in the past certain terms meant certain things but now it's just up to the company to lable it what it wants to. No real binding industry standard. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

05-26-2010, 04:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
DjSquall A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tottenham, ON Age: 36 Posts: 1,340 Drives: My first car Rep Power: 22	Fastback

05-26-2010, 04:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
VCuomo Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 887 Drives: BMW 335i Sport Rep Power: 17	Per the Wiki definitions, it would seem that the 370Z is a fastback-shaped liftback (it is both a fastback and a liftback).

05-26-2010, 04:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	But Nissan calls it a coupe. No industry standard. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

05-26-2010, 05:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 184	Its a coupe..but in my case since I have a nismo its also considered a slowback..haha DEpointfive0 likes this.

05-26-2010, 07:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ricochet48 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Darien, IL Posts: 117 Drives: 06 Acura RSX Type S Rep Power: 17	I call my RSX a sporty hatchback and would call the Z a sports car... that has a hatchback __________________ I feel like some RWD and torque!

05-26-2010, 08:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
unixpunk Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 8 Drives: 2010 Black 370z Base Rep Power: 16	My vote is for calling it a fastback just because the fastback article linked lists the original Z S30 body as a fastback and we all want to consider the 370z part of that heritage, am I right?

05-27-2010, 02:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
40th370z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 134 Drives: 2010-370z-40th Ann. Rep Power: 297	REAR HATCH OPENER SWITCH The rear hatch can be opened by pushing the rear hatch opener switch when the Intelligent Key is within the operating range of the rear hatch lock/unlock function regardless of the inside lock knob position. (See “INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM” earlier in this section.) To close the rear hatch, push it down securely. 3-17 of your owners manual, if you call something a hatch more then 3 times in the same paragraph and its on the back... I'm gunna call mine a sports car.

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