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What does SE Stand for in Cars?

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Understanding the vehicle market isn’t simple as before in last years. Many manufacturers prefer to produce various versions of one model. That’s called the trim level of the vehicle.

Let’s explain it with an example. For instance, you’d like to buy Toyota Corolla 2019. When you make research on the internet, you’ll see 5 different versions which are L, LE, LE Eco, XLE, SE, and the XSE. These modifiers stand for the trim level of Toyota Corolla 2019 and hold different features. For example, while Toyota Corolla 2019 L stands for the standard model, Toyota Corolla 2019 LE comes up with additional features which are Entune™ Audio with a 6.1-inch touch-screen display, an integrated backup camera with projected path, remote keyless entry, automatic climate control, and premium fabric-trimmed seats. Therewith, the price of LE is higher than L.

Let’s go back to our main topic. SE generally stands for sport edition. However, naming changes from manufacturer to manufacturer. Therefore, it might also stand for a special edition or special equipment.

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What does SE Stand for in Hyundai Cars?

SE is the entry trim level of Hyundai. Hyundai uses SE for the standard edition. Therefore, you can buy these vehicles at the bottom prices. However, you’ll have a limited set of features. These models generally have power windows, cruise control, Bluetooth audio streaming, remote keyless entry, a five-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and a 60/40 split rear bench seat for the latest models.

What does SE Stand for in Ford Cars?

Ford prefers to follow the literature and use SE for the special edition. The naming sounds fancy, though, you better keep your expectations on the lowest level. Compared to Hyundai’s standard edition, Ford’s SE vehicles features are exceedingly limited. In fact, they’re not that different from the base version.

What does SE Stand for in Volkswagen?

SE comes after the base edition for Volkswagen. The German manufacturer uses SE for a special edition. The difference between base edition and SE is limited by interior features. If you’ll have SE, you’ll have extra letter upholstery, an adjustable driver seat(6 directions for 2022 models), etc.

Trim Level

Trim level is the way that manufacturers identify a vehicle’s level of equipment or special features. However, manufacturers don’t have a common naming system. Therefore, customers generally struggle to understand what the letters at the end of the vehicle name is stand for. I was aware of this issue. So, I’ve prepared the below table for you.

BrandModelTrim LevelFeatures
FordF-150, F250, F350STX1) Blacked-out interior and defined sport-cloth seats 2) Monochromatic colour-scheme
FordF-150, F250, F350XLT1) Classic design 2) 12-inch touchscreen display
FordF-150, F250, F350XL1) Lowest starting price 2) Just basics
FordF-150, F250, F350Platinum1) Ultra comfortable and multi-contour bucket seats 2) Active motion system 3) Aluminum and gunmetal accents in its Carmelo interior
FordF-150, F250, F350Lariat Sport1) Vintage carmine interior 2) 12-inch touchscreen display
FordF-150, F250, F350King Ranch1) Java interior with wood-trimmed accents 2) Heated and ventiled seats
FordF-150, F250, F350Limited1) Admiral blue and light slate bucket seats 2) 18 speakers well-spaced around the cabin
ChevroletSilverado 1500Work Truck1) Adjustable front seats 2) 17-inch steel wheels 3) Teen Driver system
ChevroletSilverado 1500Custom1) 2-inch lifted suspension 2) Z71 Off Road package 3) 18-inch black wheels 4) Locking rear differential
ChevroletSilverado 1500LT1) Eight-speed automatic transmission 2) LED headlights 3) Tailgate damper 4) Daytime running lights
ChevroletSilverado 1500RST1) 22-inch wheels 2) Body-color trim 3) In-bed lighting 4) Power tailgate
ChevroletSilverado 1500LT Trail Boss1) Eight-speed automatic transmission 2) LED headlights 3) Tailgate damper 4) Daytime running lights (Same with LT but has stronger engine)
ChevroletSilverado 1500LTZ1) Folding and heated mirrors 2) Heated front seats 3) Heated tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
ChevroletSilverado 1500High Country1) Blind-spot monitoring 2) Lane departure warning 3) Rear cross-traffic alert 4) Heated second-row seats 5) wireless phone charger
ChevroletSilverado 2500, Silverado 3500Work Truck1) 17-inch wheels 2) Back outside vertical trailering mirrors 3) Day time running lighting 4) Cargo tie downs
ChevroletSilverado 2500, Silverado 3500Custom1) 20-inch wheels 2) Body-color trim details 3) Cruise control (rest is same with Work Truck)
ChevroletSilverado 2500, Silverado 3500LT1) Leather-wrapped steering wheel 2) Remote-locking tailgate 3) 17-inch aluminum wheels
ChevroletSilverado 2500, Silverado 3500LTZ1) 18-inch aluminum wheels 2) LED daytime running lamps 3) LED reflector head lighting 4) 8-inch touchscreen
ChevroletSilverado 2500, Silverado 3500High Country1) 20-inch polished aluminum wheels 2) All-terrain tires 3) Power up and down tailgate 4) Rear park assist
DodgeRAM 1500, RAM 2500, RAM 3500Tradesman1) Rear back up camera 2) 5-inch touchscreen 3) Voice command
DodgeRAM 1500, RAM 2500, RAM 3500Tradesman HFESame with Tradesman but have powerfull engine
DodgeRAM 1500, RAM 2500, RAM 3500Big Horn1) 12-inch touchscreen display 2) Towing capacity of 12,750 pounds
DodgeRAM 1500, RAM 2500, RAM 3500Laramie1) 7-inch driver information digital cluster display (rest is same with Big Horn)
DodgeRAM 1500, RAM 2500, RAM 3500HFE1) Black exterior mirrors with heating elements 2) 3.0L V6 diesel engine
DodgeRAM 1500, RAM 2500, RAM 3500Rebel1) All-terrain tires 2) Electronic locking rear axle 3) LED headlamps, taillamps, and fog lamps
DodgeRAM 1500, RAM 2500, RAM 3500Limited1) Standard wireless charging pad 2) Blind spot monitoring with rear cross path and trailer detection
DodgeRAM 1500, RAM 2500, RAM 3500TRX1) Most powerful engine option—a 6.2L V8 engine 2) 12-inch display screen
ToyotaRAV4LE1) All-wheel drive with multi-terrain option 2) Dynamic radar cruise control 3) Lane tracing assist 4) Pedesterian detection
ToyotaRAV4XLE1) Blind spot monitor 2) Adjustable driving seat 3)
ToyotaRAV4XLE Premium1) Leather-trimmed steering wheel 2) Trimmed seating (rest is same with XLE)
ToyotaRAV4Adventure1) Dynamic torque vectoring all-wheel drive 2) 120V/100W deck-mounted power outlet
ToyotaRAV4TRD Off-Road1) 18-inch wheels 2) Power liftgate with jam protection 3) Power tilt/slide moonroof with one-touch open/close
ToyotaRAV4Limited1) Digital rearview mirror 2) 19-inch wheels
HondaCR-VLX1) 17-Inch alloy wheels 2) 1.5-Liter Turbocharged 4-Cylinder 3) Fabric Interior
HondaCR-VEX1) 18-Inch alloy wheels 2) Heated Front Seats 3) Blind spot monitoring system with cross traffic monitor
HondaCR-VEX-L1) Power liftgate 2) Leather interior 3) Leather steering wheel 3) Heated front seats
HondaCR-VTouring1) 19-Inch alloy wheels 2) Wireless phone charge 3) Automatic LED headlights 5) Hands-free power liftgate
ToyotaTacomaSR1) Base model 2) 16-inch steel wheels
ToyotaTacomaSR51) Mid-tire model 2) Chrome rear bumper 3) 4.2-inch TFT multi-information display
ToyotaTacomaTRD Sport1) Performance model 2) 17-inch machined alloy wheels 3) Compatible wireless smartphone charging 3) Available power tilt/side moonroof with sliding sunshade
ToyotaTacomaTRD Off-Road1) Off-road performance model 2) Multi-terrain select with crawl control 3) Electronically locking rear differential 4) 16-inch machined contrast alloy wheels
ToyotaTacomaLimited1) Top-tier luxury model 2) Leather-trimmed seats 3) 18-inch polished alloy wheels 4) Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
ToyotaTacomaTRD Pro1) Professional performance model 2) Leather-trimmed seats 3) 16-inch TRD Pro black alloy wheels
ToyotaCorollaL1) Integrated backup camera 2) 38 mpg(Highway-Estimated)
ToyotaCorollaSE1) Integrated backup camera 2) 38 mpg(Highway-Estimated)
ToyotaCorollaXSE1) Power tilt/slide moonroof with sliding sunshade 2) 7-inch display screen 3)
ToyotaCorollaHybrrid LE1) 53 mph(Highway-Estimated) 2) LED headlights and taillights 3) Hybrid mode
HondaCivicLX1) 16-in. wheels 2) Continuously variable transmission 3) Multi-angle rearview camera
HondaCivicSport1) Sport pedals 2) 18-inch alloy wheels 3) Black decklid spoiler 4) Leather-wrapped steering
HondaCivicEX1) 17-in. alloy wheels 2) Heated mirrors 3) Heated front seats
HondaCivicEX-L1) Leather-trimmed seats (rest is same with EX)
HondaCivicTouring1) 18-inch alloy wheels 2) Sport pedals 3) Rain-sensing windshield wipers
HondaCamryLE1) 17-Inch alloy wheels 2) Auto on/off headlights 3) 7-Inch Touchscreen
HondaCamrySE1) 18-inch black wheels 2) Sport-tuned suspension
HondaCamryXLE1) Leather front seats 2) Blind spot monitoring 3) Smart key system 4) Rear-cross traffic alert
HondaCamryXSE1) 19-inch black wheels 2) Spor tuned suspension 3) Leather front seats
HondaCamryXLE&XSE(V6)1) 3.5L V6 24-Valve DOHC Engine 2) Panoramic glass roof 3) Eco, normal and, sport mode
NissanRogueS1) 17-inch steel wheels 2) Cargo management system 3) Rear view camera
NissanRogueSV1) Alloy wheels 2) Automatic headlights 3) Leather steering wheel 4)
NissanRogueSL1) 19-inch wheels 2) Driver-seat memory 3) Dual rear camera
NissanRoguePlatinum1) 19-inch wheels 2) ProPilot assist 3) Digital dashboard
NissanRoguePlatinum1) 19-inch wheels 2) ProPilot assist 3) Digital dashboard
JeepGrand CherokeeLaredo E1) 293-hp 3.6L V6 engine 2) 19 mpg city/26 mpg highway
JeepGrand CherokeeLaredo X1) 293-hp 3.6L V6 engine 2) Voice activated control systems 3) Rear seat audio controls
JeepGrand CherokeeLimited1) Voice activated control systems 2) 18-inch aluminum wheels
JeepGrand Cherokee80th Anniversary Edition1) Granite crystal exterior mirror caps 2) Leather-trimmed bucket seats 3) Rain-sensitive windshield wipers
JeepGrand CherokeeTrailhawk1) 295-hp 3.6L V6 engine 2) 18 mpg city/25 mpg highway 3) Voice activated control system
JeepGrand CherokeeOverland1) 3,500 pounds of towing capacity 2) Leather seat and wheel 3) 8-speed automatic transmission
JeepGrand CherokeeHigh Altitude1) Combined fuel economy of 22 mpg 2) 6,200 pounds of towing capacity 3) Heated front seats
JeepGrand CherokeeSummit1) 24.6-gallon fuel tank 2) 1,120 pounds of payload capacity
JeepGrand CherokeeSRT1) 7,200 pounds of towing capacity 2) 475-hp 6.4L V8 engine 3) 20-inch aliminum wheels
JeepGrand CherokeeTrackhawk1) 707-hp 6.2L V8 engine 2) 8-speed automatic transmission 3) Special desing for 5 passengers 4)
MazdaCX-5Sport1) Automatic rain-sensing windshield wipers 2) 7-inch full-color touch screen display 3) Rearview camera
MazdaCX-5Touring1) Heated front seats 2) Leather seats 3) Automatic lights
MazdaCX-5Carbon Edition1) Leather interior design 2) 19-inch black alloy wheels
MazdaCX-5Carbon Edition Turbo1) SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 with dynamic pressure turbo engine (rest is same with carbon edition)
MazdaCX-5Grand Touring1) Leather seats 2) Heated side mirrors 3) Rear power liftgate(adjustable)
MazdaCX-5Grand Touring Reserve1) Heated rear seats 2) Ventilated front seats 3) 8-inch full-color touchscreen display
MazdaCX-5Signature(AWD)1) Brown leather seats 2) 360-degree View Monitor 3) LED lighting for glovebox, cargo area, and vanity mirrors 4) Parking sensors
SubaruForesterBase1) Symmetrical all-wheel drive 2) Rear-seat reminder
SubaruForesterPremium1) Customizable 10-way power driver’s seat 2) Alloy wheels 3) Panoramic moonroof 4) Heated front seats
SubaruForesterSport1) Automatic high beams 2) Blind-spot monitoring 3) Rear-cross traffic alert 4) Lane change assist
SubaruForesterLimited1) 18-inch alloy wheels 2) Automatic climate control system
SubaruForesterTouring1) Brown leather upholstery 2) Heated frond and rear seats
TeslaModel YStandart Range1) Single electric motor and rear-wheel drive 2) 0-60 in 5.3 seconds 3) 15-inch touchscreen 4) Automatic climate control 5) Adjustable front seats
TeslaModel YLong Range1) Dual electric motors 2) All-wheel drive 3) 326-mile range 4) 0-60 in 4.8 seconds 5) 19-inch alloy wheels
TeslaModel YPerformance1) 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds 2) 303-mile range 3) 21-inch wheels 4) Lowered suspension

Conclusion

Vehicle trim levels might be confusing. However, I strongly believe that after reading this article, you’ll handle these naming systems with ease.

I hope the article was helpful for those who are needed. If you have any further questions, please leave them in the below section. Have a safe ride folks!

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