liftgate

noun

1. A hydraulic or electric platform that installs onto the rear of a vehicle and which may be raised or lowered in the loading and unloading of heavy cargo.

   “If the liftgate is for a dry van body, the body’s width — for example 96 or 102 inches — impacts the liftgate’s overall width and available platform sizes.”

2. A closure at the rear of a vehicle, or rear door, that can be raised to access the back of a vehicle.

   “But Ford loaded that car up with options, including […] a power liftgate and heated second-row seats ($825).”