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What does SUV stand for?

Despite owning one, I’ve never found out what the letters SUV mean. What does the abbreviation SUV stand for?

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Holden Easterbrook · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Some abbreviations are used so frequently that they become more common than the original words—like NASA, for instance.
SUV
stands for *sport utility vehicle. Cars in this category feature:
  • Rugged builds
  • Raised ground clearance
  • Off-road driving capabilities
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