| The Japanese company Suzuki is known initially for | | | | Luxury and the Limited variants. While the XL7 can |
| the motorcycles they produce. In recent years though, | | | | seat up to seven passengers, Suzuki also offers a |
| the company is fast becoming known as a serious | | | | five-seater XL7. The new XL7 was designed for |
| competitor in the global auto industry. One of the most | | | | American car buyers, evident in the way that space |
| recent additions to its lineup is the redesigned Suzuki | | | | inside the cabin is increased. With Suzuki's collaboration |
| XL7. The crossover was redesigned completely that | | | | with General Motors, it comes as no surprise that |
| even the vehicle's name underwent a facelift. | | | | Suzuki would come out with a car tailor made for |
| Previously known as the Suzuki XL-7, it is now known | | | | Americans. |
| simply as the Suzuki XL7. | | | | The base model of the XL7 offers a lot of features |
| The redesigned crossover was made bigger than its | | | | unlike base models offered by many car |
| predecessor. According to Suzuki, the XL7 is 9.8 | | | | manufacturers which are stripped down versions of |
| inches longer than is predecessor. This increase in | | | | the real car. The top-of the-line Limited is loaded with |
| length means that legroom inside the vehicle is | | | | features for passenger convenience and comfort that |
| significantly increased. Its three rows of seating can | | | | it can almost compete with entry-level luxury |
| adequately accommodate up to seven people. Its | | | | crossover SUVs. |
| second row of seats can hold up to three passengers | | | | The exterior of the XL7 is fresh which means that |
| and the rearmost seat is designed to be occupied by | | | | Suzuki can use the design concept used in the XL7 to |
| two persons. | | | | be used on their other vehicles. This would give them |
| The construction of the XL7 and its predecessor is | | | | the distinction that they surely want for their vehicles. |
| also different. The previous XL-7 was built around a | | | | The exterior of the vehicle posses clean lines and a |
| platform which it shared with the Suzuki Grand Vitara. | | | | bulky look. This is because the edges of the vehicle |
| The body-on-frame truck-based platform is replaced | | | | were rounded off. Using aftermarket parts like |
| by a unibody construction. The new XL7 comes with | | | | Pacesetter exhausts can enhance the good looks of |
| an independent front suspension - something that its | | | | the crossover. |
| predecessor lacks. | | | | Safety features for the XL7 includes a safety cage |
| Another improvement that Suzuki made with the | | | | built into the vehicle's frame. The construction of the |
| crossover is to improve the engine under its hood. The | | | | safety cage absorbs the energy created by the |
| old crossover was equipped with a 2.7-liter V6 engine. | | | | impact on collisions but at the same time protects the |
| That V6 engine can only produce 185 horsepower | | | | passenger and driver inside the vehicle. A four-wheel |
| which pales in comparison to the new XL7's engine. | | | | anti-lock brake system is also a feature of the Suzuki |
| The new engine is a 3.6-liter V6 engine with an output | | | | XL7. This safety feature is complemented by an |
| of 252 horsepower. | | | | electronic stability program. Interestingly, the ESP was |
| The XL7 is offered in three trim levels - the Base, | | | | taken from Daimler Benz by Suzuki. |