kétdobozos

Kétdobozos is a Hungarian term that literally translates to "two-box" in English. It refers to a specific type of car body style that features a distinct separation between the engine compartment and the passenger cabin, and then a further, often more compact, compartment for cargo or a rear passenger area. This configuration is most commonly associated with older automotive designs, particularly those that preceded the more integrated "three-box" sedans or the hatchback designs.

The "two-box" design typically implies a more upright profile for the passenger compartment and a shorter, sometimes integrated, trunk or cargo area. It can sometimes be confused with early station wagons or early SUVs, but the key characteristic of a kétdobozos is the clear visual and functional division into two main enclosed volumes: the front for the engine and occupants, and the rear for cargo. This contrasts with a "three-box" design, which has a separate and distinct engine compartment, passenger compartment, and trunk.

Examples of vehicles that might be considered kétdobozos in a broader sense include some early pickup trucks with enclosed cabs, certain small vans, or even some very early hatchbacks where the rear cargo area is clearly delineated from the passenger space. However, the term is most strongly associated with a specific aesthetic and functional separation that was more prevalent in automotive design before the widespread adoption of more streamlined and integrated body styles. The term is not a formal automotive classification but rather a descriptive term used to categorize certain vehicle shapes.