SUV

American

[es--yoo--vee] / ˈɛs ˈyu ˈvi /

noun

plural

SUVs

sport utility vehicle a rugged vehicle with a trucklike chassis and four-wheel drive, designed for occasional off-road use.

SUV British

abbreviation

sport (or sports) utility vehicle

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In Spain, they are assessing increased manufacturing at a Stellantis plant in Zaragoza, where a production line could be added to build a new electric sport-utility vehicle, or SUV, from Stellantis’s Opel brand.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

In July 2022, Florida Highway Patrol said Kapri was pulled over because the window tints on his SUV were too dark.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

That’s primarily due to optimism around the R2 midsize SUV, which will be more affordable than Rivian’s current lineup of electric vehicles that start at more than $70,000.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Riders in select cities can “add Uber Eats” to their Uber Black or Uber Black SUV reservation to have the driver arrive with their favorite beverage or snack.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Finally, a familiar black SUV with tinted windows pulls up.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

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