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Suzuki Xl-7
built 178 days ago
The XL-7 is Suzuki's offering against the Ford Explorer, GMC Envoy and Toyota Highlander. All are higher priced and have established niches in the resale market. The Suzuki doesn't have any history �� yet. The XL-7 doesn't get high marks in ride quality, and it certainly isn't quiet on the road, either. The manufacturer claims 17 mpg gallon in city driving, but the Consumer Guide testers documented a city average between 13.6 and 15.4 mpg.
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The four-door Suzuki XL-7 is available in one trim level. The five-passenger base model is well equipped with power door locks and windows; remote keyless entry; heated mirrors; cruise control; automatic climate control; daytime running lights; an adjustable center armrest; a six-speaker stereo system with an MP3-compatible CD player; and tinted privacy glass. The seven-passenger version adds a two-person third-row seat plus rear air conditioning. The Premium package adds running boards, leather seating, foglights, a power sunroof, a seven-speaker audio system with in-dash CD changer and steering wheel-mounted audio controls.
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With impressive specs under the hood, the Suzuki XL-7 SUV stays competitive in its niche of the SUV market. Every model achieves 183 horsepower and 180 lbs-ft of torque thanks to the 2.7-litre, 24-valve, quad-cam, six-cylinder engine. In the 2WD category, the standard transmission for Standard and Plus vehicles is five-speed manual, with automatic the basic fare on the Tour and Limited models.
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Introduced in the fourth quarter of 2006, Suzuki partnered with General Motors to build the 2007 XL-7, using the same unibody platform and many of the same components as the Chevy Equinox, Pontiac Torrent and Saturn VUE. The second generation model uses a version of the GM High Feature engine, built in Japan and shipped to CAMI Automotive in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada, where the XL-7 is assembled with the Equinox and Torrent. Styling cues on the 2007 include a chrome slotted grille and trapezoidal headlights. The XL-7 is now aimed for city drivers and growing families, as the XL-7 no longer has a manual transfer case with low-range, but an on demand all-wheel drive system, now meant for handling snow and rain.
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Four trims are available for the 2008 Suzuki XL-7. The Base trim is nicely equipped with power features and a CD player, but comes only in two-row, five-passenger form and only in front-wheel drive. Mid-range Premium and Luxury trims add rear climate control, heated power seats, and leather upholstery, and are available with either two or three rows. The top-of-the-line Limited adds a navigation system, foglights, larger wheels, and a rear spoiler. It is only offered in the three-row, seven-passenger configuration. A new option this year for the Limited is a rearview camera.
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The plush interior of the Standard Suzuki XL-7 features front air conditioning with air filter, power windows, power door locks, and an AM/FM stereo with in-dash CD player. The seating capacity is five passengers, and additional cargo can be accommodated thanks to the split-folding rear seat. Drivers will appreciate the tilt steering wheel, as well as the cruise control function - especially on long trips.
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