Is an SUV an Off-Road Vehicle?
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An SUV is not an off-road vehicle. An SUV is a comprehensive automobile that combines the performance of both off-road vehicles and luxury sedans, but its off-road capabilities cannot be compared to those of a pure off-road vehicle. SUV (Sport Suburban Utility Vehicle) refers to a Sports Utility Vehicle, which has the functionality of an off-road vehicle while also being suitable for urban driving. The characteristics of an SUV include powerful performance, off-road capability, spacious comfort, and excellent cargo and passenger-carrying functions, typically accommodating 5+2 passengers. Off-road vehicles are known for their strong off-road capability and certain cargo-carrying capacity, but they lack in terms of sportiness and comfort. By addressing these shortcomings of off-road vehicles, we get an SUV, which retains the functionality of an off-road vehicle while being suitable for urban driving without losing its elegance. In simpler terms, an SUV is an off-road vehicle that can be driven in the city.