pony car

English

Etymology

From the segment-defining introduction of the Ford Mustang muscle car, whose front grille badge featured a mustang (a type of horse).

Noun

pony car (plural pony cars)

  1. (US, automotive) An affordable, compact, highly styled car with a sporty or performance-oriented image.

Usage notes

Car makes and models named "Pony" (such as the Hyundai Pony) are typically not pony cars.

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