Utility vehicles are automobiles, usually small, that have an open cabin and all-wheel-drive designed for general purpose use—though we mainly use them for specific tasks. Utility vehicles are often for off-road use and include Golf carts, low-speed vehicles, jeeps, armored vehicles, etc. The task performed by utility vehicles includes snow removal, evacuation of people, carrying cargo, transporting service members in wars/riots, athletes in ball sports, and among others.

They generally use a motor to propel or operate and seats between two and four people designed for hauling or horse-like tasks. They can be open, four-doors, or two-doors like golf carts and low-speed vehicles, but these usually require regulation and approval from the relevant authority before use in a residential environment.