As for the hatchback design, Mercedes made some very clever moves.

And thanks to the hatchback design, storage for groceries or maybe a suitcase or two is surprisingly generous.

This practice was common in the industry at the time as manufacturers deemed that hatchback designs would not be accepted in this market sector.

The most drastic change from the former generation was the elimination of the hatchback design.

A hatchback design, the Cougar has a large cargo space that can be expanded by folding down the rear seats.

The hatchback design swallowed lots of gear.

The VAM Lerma was unusual in offering a hatchback design focused at the top end luxury market.

In 1965, Renault marketed the Renault 16, a hatchback design with a folding rear seat.

The Mini Hatch range incorporates a hatchback design.

The 2011 tC continues to have an all-glass roof, roomy interior, and hatchback design.