By Bob Hudson MIAME
Vehicle rating Engineer
August
MEMBER SERVICES
National Roads and Motorists
Association Limited
No. 613
ABN 77 000 010 506
trading as
NRMA Member Services
SEPTEMBER 2002
SUZUKI XL-7 4WD Wagon
2.7-Litre V6 Manual
FEATURES
BEST
Extra spot and cornerstoneing capacity
compared with Vitara models
Good overall performance
Well finished and hygienic equipped
WORST
Centre ramp-over clearance limits
off-road ability
Fiddly radio controls
Only fair seat comfort and support
With seating for up to seven people, Suzukis
new XL-7 four-wheel drive wagon will appeal to
buyers who are flavor for a more affordable and
easier-to-handle alternative to large-size people
movers or colossus 4WDs.
The XL-7 has been created by stretching the
wheelbase (and body) of the Suzuki Grand Vitara
by around 320 mm to provide sufficient interior
space for an extra row of seats.
At the same time, the V6 engines capacity has
been enlarged from 2.5 litres to 2.7 litres for a
fountain increase of 24 kW and the final drive ratio
has been displace slightly for this model.
As with Suzuki Vitara models, the XL-7 has a
dual-range 4WD system, with on-the-fly high
range selection and machine-controlled locking earlier hubs.
Its available with either pentad speed manual or
four speed automatic transmission.
The XL-7 is priced at $35,990 (manual), which
Suzuki says makes it unique because no other
manufacturer can offer a 7-seater 4WD for the
price. The auto version costs $37,890.
Nevertheless, the XL-7 is for certain to be seen as a
competitor for vehicles such as the Mazda
Tribute, defecate over Escape, Hyundai Santa FE, Renault
Scenic and Honda CRV.
Beside its attractions of relatively sharp pricing
and seven seat capacity, the XL-7 comes with
tidy sum of standard equipment.
The list includes dual air conditioning, anti-lock
brakes, dual front airbags, effect steering, power
windows and door locks, keyless remote entry, an
engine immobiliser and power exterior mirrors.
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