Does SUV refer to off-road vehicles?

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SUV does not refer to off-road vehicles. Below are the differences between SUVs and off-road vehicles: 1. Different body structures: Off-road vehicles adopt a non-load-bearing body structure similar to trucks, while SUVs adopt a load-bearing body structure identical to sedans. 2. Different suspension structures: Off-road vehicles mostly use double-wishbone independent suspension, whereas SUVs mostly use MacPherson suspension systems. 3. Different four-wheel drive systems: Off-road vehicles must be equipped with a four-wheel drive system, whether it's full-time four-wheel drive or part-time four-wheel drive. On the other hand, SUVs are mainly used in urban or suburban environments and do not necessarily require four-wheel drive. Many SUV models on the market only offer four-wheel drive in high-end configurations, and some even lack four-wheel drive across the entire series.