Suzuki XL7 Review

How the Suzuki XL7 stacks up against the competition - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

Suzuki XL7 Review

2008 Suzuki XL7

Price Range: $21,599 - $29,149

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Suzuki XL-7 to the dealership as the typical midsize SUV. Regarding gas mileage, the XL-7 is slightly better than the average midsize SUV, but not by much. The Suzuki XL-7 isn't much less expensive than the typical midsize SUV in terms of MSRP.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Suzuki XL-7 over the average midsize SUV. Towing is considerably more the average midsize SUV's forte than it is the Suzuki XL-7's.

Convenience
You likely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Suzuki XL-7 than with the typical midsize SUV, as both offer comparable mileage ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Suzuki XL-7 offers a bit more head room than the average midsize SUV, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Suzuki XL-7 make it roomier for your passengers than the average midsize SUV.

Dimensions
The typical midsize SUV is a bit more ponderous than the Suzuki XL-7. The Suzuki XL-7's tank is roughly the same size as the average midsize SUV's, though the average midsize SUV's is a little larger. The average midsize SUV and the Suzuki XL-7 compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
The typical midsize SUV and the XL-7 have roughly comparable tires. With its tighter turning radius, the average midsize SUV is quite certainly nimbler than the Suzuki XL-7, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The typical midsize SUV's engine isn't much larger than the Suzuki XL-7's. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the average midsize SUV isn't much more powerful than the Suzuki XL-7.

Overview
The basic warranty that comes with the Suzuki XL-7 isn't quite as generous as the average midsize SUV's.

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