2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Review
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Summary
Suzuki has been building SUVs for the American market for a long time, and the inclusion of the third-row seat in the XL-7 makes a lot of sense. Without it, this would be just another SUV. The XL-7 is a decent alternative to a minivan or for a small family with a couple of kids who are too big for safety seats but not big enough to complain about being cramped in the way-back" seats.
The XL-7's part-time four-wheel-drive system works well when traveling off road, but doesn't offer the handling benefits on slippery roads of a full-time all-wheel-drive system.
Suzuki's XL-7 has the looks and off-road capability of a genuine sport-utility. And it's available at a good price. It'll fit in your garage, and just may fit in your budget."
Model Line Overview
| Model Lineup: | 2WD Standard ($19,799), Plus ($21,299), Touring ($23,299), Limited (NA); 4WD Standard ($20,999), Plus ($22,499), Touring ($23,499), Limited (NA) |
| Engines: | 2.7-liter dohc 24v V6 |
| Transmissions: | 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard): | dual airbags, three-point front and rear outboard seat belts, two-point rear center belt standard; ABS optional |
| Safety Equipment (optional): | |
| Basic Warranty: | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In: | Hamamatsu, Japan |
Specifications As Tested
| Model Tested (MSRP): | Touring ($23,499) |
| Standard Equipment: | (Touring) air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, power door locks, cloth upholstery, remote keyless entry, cruise control, rear window wiper/washer, third-row seating; Touring adds antilock brakes, rear air conditioning, AM/FM/cassette/CD, aluminum alloy wheels, fog lights, power glass moonroof, rear spoiler |
| Options As Tested (MSRP): | automatic transmission ($1000); floor mats ($95) |
| Destination Charge: | 500 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax: | |
| Price as tested (MSRP) | 25094 |
| Layout: | four-wheel drive |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm): | 170 @ 5500 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): | 178 @ 4000 |
| Transmission: | 4-speed automatic |
| EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: | 17/20 |
| Wheelbase: | 110.2 |
| Length/width/height: | 183.7/70.1/68.0 |
| Track, f/r: | 59.1/59.1 |
| Turning circle: | 38.7 |
| Seating capacity: | 7 |
| Head/hip/leg room, f: | 40.0/50.7/41.4 |
| Head/hip/leg room, m: | |
| Head/hip/leg room, r: | 39.2/50.6/36.4 |
| Cargo volume: | 73.0 |
| Payload: | |
| Towing capacity: | 3000 |
| Suspension, f: | Independent |
| Suspension, r: | solid axle |
| Ground clearance: | 7.5 |
| Curb weight: | 3748 |
| Tires: | P235/60R16 |
| Brakes, f/r: | ventilated disc/drum ABS |
| Fuel capacity: | 16.9 |
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