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Car Hire Categories - ACRISS Code Explained

SIXT wants to help you confidently choose the right rent a car by better understanding the ACRISS car rental code system. Knowing what car code letters mean provides you with a clearer idea of the vehicle class and characteristics of any model. Feel more certain that your car rental will meet your expectations and your requirements with our guide to the ACRISS rental car classification codes.

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Composition of ACRISS Codes

The ACRISS Code consists of 4 letters - each defining a vehicle characteristic.

  • First Letter: refers to the general vehicle category, e.g. Economy, Premium
  • Second Letter: represents the actual vehicle type, e.g. Convertible, 5-Door
  • Third Letter: states the transmission and drive, e.g. Manual or Automatic
  • Fourth letter: provides information about special features a vehicle might have, e.g. Petrol, Air Conditioning

Each ACRISS Letter Explained:

1st Letter: Category

M = Mini

E = Economy

C = Compact

I = Intermediate

S = Standard

F = Fullsize

P = Premium

L = Luxury

X = Special

2nd Letter: Body Type

B = 2-3 Door

C = 2-4 Door

D = 4-5 Door

W = Wagon/Estate

V = Passenger Van

L = Limousine

S = Sport

T = Convertible

F = SUV

J = Open Air All Terrain

X = Special

P = Pickup (regular cab)

Z = Special Offer Car

3rd Letter: Drive Type

M = Manual (unspecified drive)

A = Automatic (unspecified drive)

4th Letter: Fuel & Air Con

R = Air Conditioning

N = No Air Conditioning

H = Hybrid

L= LPG

X = Ethanol

Some of our Most Popular ACRISS Groups

ECMR (Economy)

ECMR (Economy)

e.g. Peugeot 208, Vauxhall Corsa

PDAR (Premium Sedan)

PDAR (Premium Sedan)

e.g. BMW 520, Mercedes-Benz E220, Audi A5

PFAR (Premium SUV)

PFAR (Premium SUV)

e.g. Mercedes-Benz GLC200 Coupé, Range Rover Evoque

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