This body style blends the sporty front end and two-door layout of a coupe with the extended roof and rear hatch of a station wagon. Originally designed to carry hunting gear, the layout prioritizes style and high-speed touring over maximum cargo volume. Automakers occasionally revive the shape for limited-run luxury models to offer a unique alternative to traditional estates.
Heard on the job
That custom Ferrari shooting brake looks wild with the extended roofline out back.
Do not mix it up with
- Station wagon: A station wagon typically has four doors and prioritizes utility, while a shooting brake usually has two doors and prioritizes sporty styling.