noun
car model; vehicle model
Refers to a specific model of car, such as Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic.
この車種は燃費がとても良い。
This car model has very good fuel economy.
noun
vehicle type; vehicle classification
Broader than sense 1; can refer to categories like sedan, SUV, truck, or even non-car wheeled vehicles. Often used in official or statistical contexts.
高速道路の料金は車種によって異なる。
Expressway tolls vary by vehicle type.