sport-utility vehicle

noun sport-util·i·ty vehicle \ ˈspȯrt-yü-ˈti-lə-tē- \

|Updated on: 14 Aug 2018

Definition of sport-utility vehicle

: suv — called also sport-ute\-ˌyüt\, sport-utility

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China was set to retaliate with tariffs on goods worth the same amount, hitting products from soyabeans to sport-utility vehicles.

— The Economist, "As its trade tussle with America heats up, China is on the back foot," 5 July 2018
China is expected to hit back against the Trump administration’s 25 percent tax on those Chinese goods with taxes on an equal amount of American products, including soybeans, lobsters, sport-utility vehicles, and whiskey.

— brooke singman, Fox News, "Trump suggests China meddling in North Korea talks amid trade tensions with US," 10 July 2018
But very big vehicles, like large sport-utility vehicles, can be more difficult for new drivers to handle.

— ann carrns, New York Times, "Advice Has Changed on What Car to Buy for a Young Driver," 8 June 2018
That list included some vehicles, including sport-utility vehicles, aircraft, plastics and chemicals.

— todd spangler, Detroit Free Press, "Michigan may be among hardest hit if trade war with China erupts," 30 May 2018
On the heels of its hottest year for sport-utility vehicle sales, Ford unveiled a new 2019 Edge SUV with an aggressive cosmetic and technology overhaul.

— phoebe wall howard, USA TODAY, "2018 Detroit Auto Show: 2019 Ford Edge SUV gets new look, technology," 11 Jan. 2018
The cost differentials are even higher for electric trucks and sport-utility vehicles that are just beginning to appear on the market, according to Moulton.

— hal bernton, The Seattle Times, "Washington law ordered public agencies to buy electric cars. They’re falling short, report says.," 3 June 2018
In the 11 months since then, Mr. Hackett has shuffled Ford’s executive ranks and outlined plans to introduce new sport-utility vehicles and electric cars.

— New York Times, "Ford Changed Leaders, Looking for a Lift. It’s Still Looking.," 24 Apr. 2018
Nearly a quarter of its fleet of 740 passenger and sport-utility vehicles runs on electricity.

— hal bernton, The Seattle Times, "Washington law ordered public agencies to buy electric cars. They’re falling short, report says.," 3 June 2018

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