noun
luxury train car; saloon car
A wasei-eigo term for a deluxe passenger car on a train, often with lounge-like seating or observation areas. Not used for ordinary automobiles.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from salon car
この観光列車にはサロンカーが連結されている。
This sightseeing train has a salon car attached.
サロンカーでゆったりと景色を楽しんだ。
We enjoyed the scenery in comfort from the salon car.