sport utility
Off-road capable car
Sport utility describes a type of vehicle—a sport utility vehicle or SUV—designed to combine passenger car comfort with off-road capability.
These vehicles typically feature higher ground clearance, four-wheel drive, and a boxy shape that maximizes cargo space.
She drives a sport utility vehicle.
The term emerged in the 1980s as automakers marketed rugged-looking vehicles to suburban families who rarely ventured off pavement.
- SUVRugged passenger vehicle
- crossoverGenre-blending work or transition
- truckHeavy freight vehicle
- 4x4All-wheel-drive truck
- four wheel drivePowertrain engaging all wheels
offroad · rugged · cargo · towing · tow hitch · Jeep · terrain · mud · trail · outdoors · adventure · road trip · family · soccer mom · car seat · spacious · third row · suburban
- body stylessedan, coupe, convertible, hatchback, wagon
- automobilescar, truck, SUV, van, sedan
- Family Vehiclesminivan, SUV, crossover, people carrier, people mover
sport utilitysedan
Enclosed passenger car
microcar · saloon · compact car · subcompact · economy car
sport utilityfuel-efficient
Consumes minimal energy traveling
economy · city car · commuter car · hybrid · smart car
sport utilitycity car
Compact vehicle for urban driving
commuter car · economy car · luxury sedan · touring car · grand tourer
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