- suv 129,365
- 747 below average
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- Cocoa, FL
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- 747 below average suv 129,365 gasoline automatic
2007 suzuki xl7 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new suv is big, almost full size. introductionsuzuki forsakes its image as a small car manufacturer with the introduction of the xl7 crossover suv. The 2007 suzuki xl7 is all-new. Save for elimination of the hyphen the 2007 xl7 only shares its name with the old xl-7. the new xl7 is longer, wider and more powerful than the outgoing model. If its look seems faintly familiar that's because it's based on the same platform as the chevrolet equinox and pontiac torrent models from gm, though it shares no sheetmetal with them. The xl7 is assembled in canada alongside the equinox and torrent. The name xl7 denotes that this suzuki can be equipped to carry up to seven passengers. All-wheel drive is available, improving traction and stability in foul weather traction and on dirt or gravel roads. It's aided by its smooth-shifting five-speed automatic. lineupsuzuki is offering the xl7 in three trim levels: xl7 22,899), luxury 24,599) and limited 27,949). The xl7 and xl7 luxury are available in both five-passenger and seven-passenger configuration 1350). The top-of-the-line xl7 limited features standard seven-passenger seating. All-wheel drive 1600) is optional on each trim level. the base xl7 includes a five-speed automatic transmission with manumatic shift. Standard features also include remote keyless entry, power windows, door locks and mirrors, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, trip computer with driver information center, auto on/off headlamps, black roof rails, 16-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, satin silver interior trim, overhead storage compartment, air conditioning with automatic climate control and an am/fm/cd stereo system with six speakers. the three-row, seven-passenger models feature nivomat load-leveling rear suspension, rear cargo under floor storage and rear air conditioning with separate controls. the xl7 luxury adds leather seating surfaces, power driver seat, heated front seats and wood trim accents. The edges of the turn signals wrap along the top of the pronounced front fender flare while the top side marks the edge of the hood, which covers the full width of the body ahead of the windshield. although the xl7 has the same wheelbase as the chevrolet equinox and pontiac torrent its overall length is nine inches greater. Some of this increase in length is in the front, giving the vehicle an unusually long hood line. the rear three-quarter view of the xl7 is the most awkward angle. It has a heavy d-pillar that slopes down from the roof line, leaving a relatively small third-row side window. The one-piece rear tailgate has an exceptionally curved window that tends to accentuate the bulk of the vehicle. the front bumper is cleverly built in to the front valence with the center portion painted black to make it appear smaller. The rear bumper is also painted black, but it appears hefty. the xl7 is built on a platform known as theta that was designed for use as an suv and is sold only in north america. All the vehicles are made in canada at a factory that is jointly owned by suzuki and general motors. interiorsince a sport utility is supposed to provide utility, it's good to find suzuki put plenty of thought into making the new xl7 as versatile as possible while providing an inviting interior, especially in the top trim level. in five-seat configuration, the xl7 provides a decent amount of interior space in both rows of seats. Indeed suzuki claims the leg room in the second row of seats is the most generous in the segment. there is plenty of cargo area behind the rear seats of the five-passenger models. getting in and out of the rear seats is easy, an added benefit to the xl7's long wheelbase. The rear wheel well is located behind the seats, allowing for a wide door opening with no intrusion from the wheelwell. those who opt for the third row of seats will find there is limited cargo space behind the rear seats when they are in use. However, they split in half and can be folded down to provide a flat surface for cargo carrying. compared to some third-row seats offered in other midsize suvs, the xl7's are relatively comfortable. There is actually enough depth and leg room that a person nearing six foot can sit back there for more than just a few miles. However, because of the small rear side windows it's fairly claustrophobic sitting in the far rear. As with most suvs, however, the seating is far from being as comfortable as that found in any minivan. naturally, the center row of seats fold down for cargo carrying. The center stack has a high mounted gearshift lever with window switches mounted alongside. In a way that's an oxymoron as the xl7 is not truck based, nor is it based directly on a car platform. Instead its platform is somewhere between a car and truck, an approach that's becoming more popular as interest in crossover suvs grows. Its handling falls somewhere between suv and car, as well. while the xl7 shares its basic design with the chevy equinox it is powered by a different engine. The v6 is derived from a gm engine with dual overhead camshafts. It puts out 252 horsepower, which is considerably more than the overhead-valve engine found in the gm suvs. It is also built in japan rather than in the us or canada. we found the performance to be quite adequate, at least in a straight line. The five-speed auto shifts gears smoothly but the engine is somewhat noisy. The transmission includes a manual shift feature. We found it somewhat disconcerting that the selected gear does not show up on the marking beside the gearshift lever itself. The xl7 is not designed for serious off-roading. the all-wheel-drive version is intended to provide added security while driving in adverse weather conditions. Upon checking the specs we discovered why: the equinox has electrically powered rack-and-pinion steering while the xl7 gets more traditional hydraulic powered rack-and-pinion steering. That's not to say it's dangerous; just remember that the xl7 is no sports sedan. summarythe 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 offere.
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