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2007 Suzuki XL7 First Drive
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TO THE POINT What's New? Redesigned for 2007, the Suzuki XL7 offers more power and room, more driving refinement, and an improved interior.
Selling Points: Great warranty; sticker price under $30,000; competitive room and power; plenty of standard safety features.
Deal Breakers: A tad unrefined; poor fit and finish; fuel economy
Our Advice: The Suzuki XL7 is a strong contender that value shoppers should consider

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Click to enlarge. 2007 Suzuki XL7 Specifications Key Competitors for the Suzuki XL7 include the Buick Rendezvous, Chrysler Pacifica, Ford Explorer, Ford Freestyle, Honda Pilot, Hyundai Santa Fe, Mercury Mountaineer, Mitsubishi Outlander, Saturn Outlook, Subaru B9 Tribeca, Toyota Highlander, Toyota RAV4

Test Vehicle: 2007 Suzuki XL7
Price Range: $23,000 - $29,000 estimated price range
Engine Size and Type:3.6-liter V6
Engine Horsepower:252 at 6,500 rpm
Engine Torque: 243 lb.-ft. at 2,300 rpm
Transmission: Five-speed automatic
Curb Weight, lbs.: 3,886 (2WD) / 4,049 (AWD)
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 18/24 mpg (2WD) / 17/23 mpg (AWD)
Length: 197.2 inches
Width: 72.2 inches
Wheelbase: 112.4 inches
Height: 68.9 inches
Legroom (front/middle/rear): 41.2/38.8/30.9 inches
Headroom (front/middle/rear): 41.3/40.0/38.8 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Seven
Max. Cargo Volume: 95 cu.-ft.
Max. Payload: 1,127 lbs.
Max. Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs.
Ground Clearance: 7.9 inches
Competitors: Buick Rendezvous, Chevrolet Equinox, Chrysler Pacifica, Ford Explorer, Ford Freestyle, Honda Pilot, Hyundai Santa Fe, Mercury Mountaineer, Mitsubishi Endeavor, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan Pathfinder, Pontiac Torrent, Saturn Outlook, Subaru B9 Tribeca, Toyota Highlander, Toyota RAV4

Photos courtesy of Suzuki Motors America

 


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