The sedan - the style icon among cars

The sedan with its different variants is the most frequently encountered vehicle type on German roads. Roughly defined, the sedan is a passenger car with a fixed top, usually four doors and up to seven seats. Of course, the vehicle still includes a separate trunk. No wonder the sedan is one of the most popular vehicles. However, the term sedan is not defined under trademark law. In its original meaning, it refers to a closed vehicle. Mainly, the term is used to distinguish it from the convertible and roadster. Coupé refers to a sedan model that is increasingly marketed as a two-door sedan.

Linguistic differences for sedans

In some countries, differences have developed in the designation of the vehicle type sedan. For example, in American English, sedan is understood to mean a notchback sedan. Fastback refers to a hatchback sedan, and a station wagon is a hatchback. In British English, saloon is the correct terminology for a notchback sedan. It is also important to note that in English, the term limousine is used exclusively for luxury sedans. In Spanish and Portuguese, a sedan is called a sedan (probably derived from American usage). In Italian, a limousine is called a berlina.

stretch limousines - extra long cars

Stretch limousines - limousines in extra length are very much in demand. These very quickly gained great notoriety and popularity, especially in America. No matter whether actors, politicians or other VIPs - with the stretch limousine (also written stretch limousine) a means of transportation of the extra class was designed. It ensures a befitting appearance at special occasions such as an Oscar ceremony. Very soon this lifestyle was lived not only in America, but also in Europe - resourceful car mechanics transformed some Mercedes Benz models into stretch limousines.

Pullman - extending standard limousines

The American company Pullman came up with the idea of lengthening standard limousines, and with groundbreaking success! The use of extensions on limousines turned numerous American limousines of the upper class into stretch limousines of the extra class. These stood out from the standard limousines mainly because of unusual and extravagant features such as a minibar or a whirlpool. This set almost no limits to the imagination. If luxurious dreams can be fulfilled, then in a stretch limousine. American brands were not the only ones to be converted into stretch limousines by Pullman. Even the Mercedes S-class was extended in hardly imaginable lengths and thus the designation of the Pullman was established with Mercedes Benz.

Stretchlimousines for the suitable occasion

In the meantime, stretch limousines can also be rented by private individuals for a suitable occasion. No matter whether the birthday is to be celebrated properly or the appearance at a festive evening gala is to succeed - with an elegant stretch limousine the right choice is made. Nowadays, there is any variant that the heart desires. From diesel models to gasoline models. There are numerous offers with optimal comfort and various station wagon possibilities.

Mercedes sedans

Mercedes limousines were the first German cars to be extended to stretch limousines. Then as now, these models of Mercedes-Benz cars enjoy great popularity and are increasingly bought or rented. You can find spare parts for vintage Mercedes-Benz limousines in Niemöller's online store.