a vehicle door that opens from a point of rotation in a scissors like motion is provided . when the door is unlatched , it moves away from the side of the vehicle and swivels upward in a scissors like motion traveling along an arcuate path which parallels the curvature of the vehicle . it is suitable for use with any vehicles including four door sedan , two door coupe , two or four door convertible , pick - up truck , van , minivan and minibus .