sport-ute

noun

ˈspȯrt-ˌyüt

variants or sport ute

plural sport-utes or sport utes

: sport utility vehicle

And even over tough desert terrain, the ride is smooth enough to rate as comfortable. More cushy, in fact, than that of any sport-ute I've ever driven over similar terrain.—

Tony Assenza

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Even before Toyota's RAV4, Korean carmaker Kia turned out a vehicle that had a slightly larger sport-ute body riding on a truck-style frame, which sold at an econocar price. —

Don Schroeder, Car and Driver, 29 May 2023