A hatchback is a vehicle that can be opened from the back with a door that swings upwards. Hatchbacks date back to the 1930s, but in the 1970s demand around the world increased and manufacturers began to release their own hatchback. Hatchbacks are available in various body forms, though most hatchbacks have the two-box design style that creates one volume for both cargo and the passenger area.The hatch of the automobile is counted as a door; thus the hatchback is considered to have three or five doors depending on the amount of passenger doors. The rear seats of a hatchback typically fold down to make more space for cargo.