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Summary
The Suzuki XL7 is ideal for those who need the roominess and smoothness of a minivan but want the look and feel of a SUV coupled with decent performance and reasonable fuel economy. Although the XL7 is offered with AWD it's worth noting that it is not as capable off-road as the smaller Suzuki Grand Vitara. An added bonus is Suzuki's generous 100,000-mile, seven-year, fully transferable, zero-deductible powertrain limited warranty.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent John Rettie test drove the Suzuki XL7 near San Diego.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Suzuki XL7 ($21,349); Premium ($23,249); XL7 Luxury ($24,949); Limited ($27,299) |
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Engines:
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3.6-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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electronic stability control, ABS, EBD, traction control, frontal airbags, curtain side airbags, tire pressure monitoring system |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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all-wheel drive |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Ontario, Canada |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Suzuki XL7 Limited ($27,299) |
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Standard Equipment:
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automatic air conditioning, power windows, power locks, power door mirrors, seven-passenger leather seating, power-driver seat, premium radio, keyless entry, remote starter, 17-inch alloy wheels, Nivomat load-leveling rear suspension |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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none |
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Destination Charge:
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650 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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27949 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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252 @ 6500 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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243 @ 2300 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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16/22 |
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Wheelbase:
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112.4 |
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Length/width/height:
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197.2/72.2/68.9 |
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Track, f/r:
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61.6/61.8 |
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Turning circle:
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41.8 |
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Seating capacity:
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7 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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41.3/52.2/41.2 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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40.0/53.1/38.8 |
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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38.8/38.2/30.9 |
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Cargo volume:
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95.0 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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3500 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
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Suspension, r:
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independent, multi-link with coil springs, stabilizer bar |
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Ground clearance:
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7.9 |
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Curb weight:
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3886 |
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Tires:
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P235/60R17 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS, EBD |
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Fuel capacity:
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18.6 |
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