Okay kiddo, do you know what a car is? It's a big machine that takes you from one place to another on four wheels. But did you know that there are many different ways the body of a car can look? It's called the "configuration", which basically means how the car is put together.
Let me explain it to you using some simple examples.
First, there are cars that have a "sedan" body. This means they have four doors and a trunk in the back, where you can put your stuff. They are usually longer than other cars and can fit many people inside.
Then, there are cars that have a "hatchback" body. These also have four doors, but the trunk is part of the car's back door. You can open it up and put things inside easily. Hatchback cars are usually shorter than sedans.
Another type of car is called a "coupe". This means that it has only two doors and usually looks very sporty. You might see people driving these cars really fast down the road!
There are also cars that are called "convertibles". They have a special roof that can be taken off so you can feel the wind in your hair when you drive. Convertibles can be either sedans or coupes.
Lastly, there are cars that are called "SUVs" or "crossovers". These are usually bigger than sedans or coupes and they have a higher clearance from the ground. This means they can drive off-road or through snow better than other cars. SUVs can have either two or four doors.
So, there you have it! Different car body configurations mean that the car can look and function differently. But no matter what kind of car you have, it's still super cool to ride in!