SUV
noun
plural SUVs
: a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis : sport utility vehicle
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This high-performance electric SUV produces 641 horsepower and achieves zero to 60 mph in 3 seconds flat, with a top speed of 162 mph.
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Sean Evans, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2025
The crash happened between an SUV and a school activity bus in Lakewood.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
An electric motor will both increase the power and fuel efficiency of the subcompact SUV.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover SE, 2025 BMW Alpina XB7 and the rest of the luxury SUV lineup represent their respective manufacturers’ signature vehicles.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2025
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Sean Evans, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2025
The crash happened between an SUV and a school activity bus in Lakewood.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
An electric motor will both increase the power and fuel efficiency of the subcompact SUV.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover SE, 2025 BMW Alpina XB7 and the rest of the luxury SUV lineup represent their respective manufacturers’ signature vehicles.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2025
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“SUV.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/SUV. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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