SIPP code guide
A SIPP code is a four-character car-rental classification that summarises key features of a vehicle class. It helps compare similar classes across booking channels.
SIPP 4-Character Structure Overview
SIPP (ACRISS) is an international 4-character coding system used across the car rental industry to classify vehicle classes across four key dimensions from left to right:
| Position | Dimension | Common Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 1st character | Vehicle category | M (Mini), E (Economy), C (Compact), I (Intermediate), S (Standard), F (Fullsize), P (Premium), L (Luxury) |
| 2nd character | Body type or doors | D (4/5 doors), B (2/3 doors), F (SUV), V (Passenger van), W (Estate), S (Sport) |
| 3rd character | Transmission and drive | A (Automatic), M (Manual), B (Automatic 4WD), D (Automatic AWD), N (Manual 4WD) |
| 4th character | Fuel and air conditioning | R (Unspecified fuel + A/C), V (Petrol + A/C), D (Diesel + A/C), H (Hybrid + A/C), E (Electric + A/C) |
Common IX Rental Fleet Codes Matrix
| Code | Category | Seats / Bags | Representative Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact 5-Door Manual | 5 seats · 2 bags | Toyota Yaris Cross or similar | |
| Compact 5-Door Automatic | 5 seats · 2 bags | Nissan Note / Toyota Yaris or similar | |
| Intermediate SUV Automatic | 5 seats · 3 bags | Chevrolet Trax / Nissan Kicks or similar | |
| Standard 7/8-Seat MPV Van | 7-8 seats · 5 bags | Toyota Alphard / Sienna or similar | |
| Premium Luxury Sedan Auto | 5 seats · 3 bags | Lexus ES 300h or similar | |
| Economy Hatchback Auto | 5 seats · 2 bags | Toyota Vitz or similar |
Complete 4-Position Character Dictionary
Vehicle category
Body type or doors
Transmission and drive
Fuel and air conditioning
A SIPP code does not guarantee an exact model
Your reservation confirms a vehicle class, not a specific make, model or colour. Model images and names are examples. The Quote and booking confirmation show the class and features included in your reservation.
Guaranteed category
Free upgrade to a higher vehicle group if original class is unavailable.
Guaranteed capacity
Seating and luggage capacity will strictly match or exceed the booked class.
Guaranteed features
Transmission type and A/C are 100% guaranteed as specified.
Fleet Classification Standard · IX Rental Official SIPP Vehicle Matrix
IX Rental adopts international ACRISS / SIPP industry standards. Your Quote and booking confirmation serve as the final binding specification for vehicle category and amenities.