An abbreviation for sport utility sedan, a niche vehicle classification blending the three-box body style of a traditional sedan with the rugged suspension, elevated ride height, and all-wheel-drive drivetrain of an SUV. It caters to buyers wanting rough-road capability without the bulk of a wagon or crossover.
Heard on the job
Subaru tried the SUS concept with the Legacy Outback sedan, giving it the lifted suspension and cladding of the wagon.
Also heard as
- sport utility sedan