sport utility vehicle
Unicode: 1F699
Description
A red sports utility vehicle (SUV) depicted from the side, commonly used for family trips, off-road adventures, or general transportation. The design may vary slightly across platforms, but it typically shows a four-door SUV.
Group:
Travel & Places > transport-ground
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Does not typically represent an emotion itself, but rather a mode of transport, an object, or a concept related to travel or vehicles, such as convenience, power, or family.
Backstory
The SUV emoji was introduced in Unicode 7.0 in 2014, making it a relatively modern addition to the emoji set. It represents a common type of vehicle known for its utility and off-road capabilities.
Usage Examples
- Planning a road trip: 'Let's take the SUV for our summer trip! 🚗💨',
- Referencing a specific car: 'Just picked up my new SUV! 🤩',
- Talking about mobility: 'Need a bigger SUV for the whole family 👨👩👧👦',
- Describing a common vehicle: 'Saw a lot of SUVs on the highway today.'
Cultural Differences
East Asian culture:
Generally viewed as a practical vehicle, sometimes associated with family use or city driving.
Western culture:
Often associated with outdoor activities, family transport, or luxury, depending on the context.