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Suzuki XL7 vs. Toyota Highlander Review

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

2009 Suzuki XL7
Price Range: $25,745 - $29,930
2010 Toyota Highlander
Price Range: $25,705 - $34,520
Suzuki XL7 vs. Toyota Highlander Review

Utility
The Suzuki XL7 and the Toyota Highlander can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Toyota Highlander is a better choice than the Suzuki in terms of transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of equipment or massive animals. Towing is considerably more the Suzuki XL7's forte than it is the Toyota Highlander's.

Dimensions
The Suzuki XL7's tank is about the same size as the Toyota Highlander's, though the Toyota Highlander's is a bit bigger. The Highlander and the XL7 compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You likely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Suzuki XL7 than with the Toyota Highlander, because both offer comparable ranges.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Suzuki XL7 to the dealership as the Highlander. Regarding fuel economy, the Toyota Highlander and the Suzuki don't differ much. The Suzuki won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Toyota Highlander. The Toyota Highlander isn't much pricier than the Suzuki XL7 with respect to MSRP.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Highlander and the XL7 most definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Highlander's engine is substantially smaller than the Suzuki's. Keep in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; however, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The Toyota Highlander could learn a lesson or two from the Suzuki XL7 regarding torque. The Suzuki XL7 packs quite a punch compared to the Toyota Highlander as far as torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the XL7 offers a bit more head room than the Toyota Highlander, there really isn't much of a difference. The XL7 is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Toyota Highlander.

Warranty
The Toyota Highlander and the Suzuki XL7 have the same basic after-sale protection.

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