A limousine is usually an extended sedan. Strictly speaking, this extension is merely to allow for extra legroom in the passenger seats, but the extension usually goes far beyond that simple capacity. Many luxury limousines include such luxuries as drink bars, refrigerators, televisions, and sound systems.

Limousines are not made only from sedans, either. Recently many new designs of limousines have been hitting the streets, with everything from extended black SUVs to a “rough and tumble” limo model from Humvee.

Limousines rarely carry more than seven or eight passengers, with a single seat in the back and often a couple of fold-down jump seats, as well, besides the driver and passenger seat in the front. Because these cars are so long, they stand out and look expensive – indeed, one wonders if this isn’t the real reason for owning or renting one.