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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Last week, Reuters reported that Tesla was considering making a SUV that is smaller and cheaper than its Model Y.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

The Jaecoo 7 is a medium-sized petrol or hybrid SUV.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The Cayenne recorded the highest demand in the quarter and an all-electric version of the SUV will be introduced to markets later this year, with first deliveries to customers expected from the summer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

What’s Next: Rival Chinese EV maker NIO unveiled plans for its new vehicle, the ES9 SUV, which will replace its smaller ES8 SUV.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

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

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

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