pony car
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From the segment-defining introduction of the Ford Mustang muscle car, whose front grille badge featured a mustang (a type of horse).
Noun[edit]
- (US, automotive) An affordable, compact, highly styled car with a sporty or performance-oriented image.
Usage notes[edit]
Car makes and models named "Pony" (such as the Hyundai Pony) are typically not pony cars.