The Slate is a Coupe Utility Vehicle (CUV)

[Dorbiman]

I think it’s all perspective. To me, this thing is a pretty kei truck.

 

[SichuanHot]

CUV could also mean compact utility vehicle.

 

[AZFox]

The designation has been around for at least 90 years.

 

[GaRailroader]

The designation has been around for at least 90 years.

Surely this was never referred to as a coupe utility vehicle 90 years ago.

 

[GaRailroader]

Surely this was never referred to as a coupe utility vehicle 90 years ago.

Well. I stand corrected. Apparently coupe utility vehicle is the designation given to El Camino type car pick-ups. You learn something new everyday.

 

[AZFox]

Surely this was never referred to as a coupe utility vehicle 90 years ago.

91, actually. That's a 1934 model.