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2008 Suzuki XL7 Review
Big utility at a smaller price.
2008 XL7 Review Summary & Specifications
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.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Suzuki XL7 ($21,349); Premium ($23,249); XL7 Luxury ($24,949); Limited ($27,299) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.6-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 252-hp 3.6-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | electronic stability control, ABS, EBD, traction control, frontal airbags, curtain side airbags, tire pressure monitoring system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | all-wheel drive |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Ontario, Canada |
| Manufacturer Phone | 877-697-8985 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.suzukiauto.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 21349 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Suzuki XL7 Limited ($27,299) |
| Standard Equipment | 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 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Destination Charge | 650 |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 27949 |
| Horse Power | 252 @ 6500 |
| Torque | 243 @ 2300 |
| Fuel Economy | 16/22 |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 197.2/72.2/68.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 41.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 41.3/52.2/41.2 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.0/53.1/38.8 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.8/38.2/30.9 |
| Trunk Volume | 95.0 |
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| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link with coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 7.9 |
| Curb Weight | 3886 |
| Stock Tires | P235/60R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 |
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