What is an SUV?

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Cayden
07/29/25 1:02pm
SUV refers to a Sport Utility Vehicle, which is different from an Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) that can be used on rough terrain. Additional information: The full name of SUV is Sport-Utility-Vehicle, or Suburban-Utility-Vehicle, meaning a suburban utility vehicle. It combines the space functionality of a station wagon with the off-road capability of a pickup truck. Features of an SUV: powerful performance, off-road capability, spacious comfort, and excellent cargo and passenger-carrying functions. An SUV blends the comfort and refinement of a luxury sedan with the rugged nature of an off-road vehicle.
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