SUV

 Brookville Democrat, May 2, 1935

Chevrolet Announces

New Carry-All Model

Chevrolet has announced the introduction of an innovation in transportation units, called the carryall suburban model, which can be used interchangeably for the hauling of merchandise or as a passenger vehicle seating eight persons.

Wide acceptance of this new body type is predicted, because of its versatile utility. 

It is designed to fit the needs of owners of small businesses who primarily require a commercial license vehicle but who will use it also as a family car; and to  appeal to schools, camps, clubs, hotels and other purchases whose first need is for a passenger vehicle of greater capacity than regular models, for ready use also for hauling baggage, supplies and other loads.

The carryall suburban body is mounted on the Chevrolet 112-inch wheelbase chassis equipped with 5.5G-17 tires. The new model carries a list price of $650.

Note: Widely considered the first SUV, the vehicle was used primarily by government agencies, especially the U.S. Army. Wikipedia says only 75 were built the first year, even though this story announces the car being available in May. More sales came in 1936.

The frame was essentially that of a half-ton truck