SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle)
An SUV is a tall, often heavier car with a raised seating position and more ground clearance, sometimes with all-wheel drive.
What is SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle)?
Many modern SUVs are built on car platforms rather than on separate frames. Not all SUVs have all-wheel drive; many are front-wheel drive only. The higher seating position is popular for its view of the road. In Europe SUVs and crossovers now make up a large share of new car sales.
How it works
A taller body and suspension raise the car, which improves the view and ground clearance but raises the centre of gravity.
Why it matters for your car
Higher weight and frontal area increase fuel or energy use. The high centre of gravity makes them less agile in emergency manoeuvres.
Other terms
- Air Filter
- Battery Cell
- Booster Seat (Child Booster)
- Camshaft Position Sensor
- Distributor Cap And Rotor Arm
- DOHC (Double Overhead Camshaft)
- LED Headlight
- Main Beam (High Beam, Full Beam)
- NACS Connector (SAE J3400)
- Open Loop (Engine Control Mode)
- Primer (Primer Surfacer)
- Rinseless Wash
- Shift Solenoid
- Shock Absorber
- Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF)
- Thrust Angle
- Towing An Electric Car
- Trailer Stability Control (Trailer Sway Control)
- Valve Cover Gasket (Rocker Cover Gasket)
- Warning Light Colours (Red, Amber, Green)