A sport utility vehicle or suburban utility vehicle (SUV) is a vehicle classified as a light truck, but operated as a family vehicle. SUVs are similar to a large station wagon or estate car, though typically featuring tall interior packaging, high H - point seating, high center of gravity, high ground - clearance and especially four - or all - wheel - drive capability for on - or off - road ability. Some SUVs include the towing capacity of a pickup truck with the passenger - carrying space of a minivan or large sedan.
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