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sport utility vehicle

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noun

  1. Sometimes shortened to: sport utility.   sports utility.   SUV.  a high-powered car with four-wheel drive, originally designed for off-road use

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Management also said the company’s ‘XEV 9S’ electric sport utility vehicle is adding new customers in India’s North, while two model refreshes for SUVs and light commercial vehicles are planned for this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

GM has a significant operation in South Korea, including production of the Chevrolet Trax, a moderately-priced compact sport utility vehicle.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

The voluntary safety recall stems from a software glitch that may cause the premium sport utility vehicle to lose power and covers Oceans sold in North America and Europe.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2024

The chase began around 2 a.m. in Bloomfield, when officers tried to stop a sport utility vehicle, WABC-TV in New York reported.

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024

She spends her off time shuttling Christopher to and from school or to Little League practice in her new Chevrolet sport utility vehicle, an early benefit of her higher paychecks.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times