Right, and the VX definitely isn't ultra-refined. Even though the SUVs offered by the more lux brands are, I don't see why that means they are not SUVs by nature. Just because they are very nice, expensive, AND capable off road (let me know which one out of the ones listed isn't), doesn't mean they aren't worthy of the label SUV. If someone wants to spend $40k - $80k on something they "could" take off road but are too scared to scratch the paint, then it is up to them... it doesn't mean the automobile can't do the work.

You are correct about the "Utility" in SUV being a personal view as no manufacturer has really put a standard on the word. To me, SUV means a sporty vehicle developed to be used in more of a rugged manner. Trucks are trucky, cars are carish, SUVs... ???