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Dan Mihalascu

What Actually Makes An SUV An SUV?

SUV is easily one of the most familiar terms in the automotive world. You see it on dealership signs, window stickers, road tests, and rental-car listings. Today, everything from tiny urban crossovers to enormous luxury vehicles can wear the label.

But despite how common the acronym is, its meaning is not as obvious as it might seem.

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