A storage compartment located under the front hood of a vehicle. Originally found on mid-engine or rear-engine sports cars like Porsches, the feature is now a major selling point for electric vehicles, which utilize the void left by the absence of a traditional internal combustion engine. It is commonly used to store charging cables or small cargo.
The customer states the frunk latch is sticking and won't release from the key fob.
Also heard as
- froot
Do not mix it up with
- Froot: Froot is the British equivalent blending front and boot, while frunk blends front and trunk.
Related terms
Froot
A portmanteau of front and boot, referring to the forward storage compartment of a vehicle.
EV
An electric vehicle uses one or more electric motors for propulsion instead of an internal combustion engine.
Midengine
A vehicle layout where the engine sits between the front and rear axles.
Hood
The hinged metal or composite panel that covers the engine compartment of a vehicle.