Car Survey (All Years)
Here's what owners of the Suzuki XL-7 think of their vehicles -- all years are covered. About.com (2003)
Whether you're hauling six or seven passengers or headed for an offroad weekend romp, the 2003 Suzuki XL-7 may surprise you. It's more than capable of both. Ride along with Colin Hefferon as he test drives the Suzuki XL-7.
Edmunds (2003)
Affordable base price, competent on- and off-road handling, optional seven-passenger seating, stylish design. Consumer Guide (2002)
Manual and automatic transmission are available. XL-7 offers rear-wheel drive or 4WD that must be disengaged on dry pavement but has low-range gearing. Epinions (2002)
See what fellow owners of the 2002 Suzuki XL-7 think of their vehicles -- the good and the bad. New Car Test Drive (2003)
Seven passengers in a compact package. Edmunds (2002)
By offering a third-row seat in a compact SUV, Suzuki answers a question not many people are asking; but if yo're one of them, the XL-7 is worth a look. The Car Connection (2002)
This year, Suzuki drops the "Grand Vitara" moniker from the XL-7 to heighten its distinctiveness. The other major change is boosting horsepower of the 2.7-liter V-6 by 13 to 183 at 6000 rpm. Canadian Driver (2001)
The Suzuki XL-7 is the only compact sport-utility vehicle available with seating for seven passengers - it has two front bucket seats, a three-person second row split bench seat, and a two-person third row split bench seat. Cars.com (2001)
This was not a complete reengineering of the previous model. They really did just make it longer. The front cabin remains the same size. The extra space is added from behind the front seats, at the B-pillar. Cars.com (2001)
The split rear seat folds down and, if you're traveling with gear, you'll need the space since there isn't much behind the rear seat. This makes it an acceptable SUV for an active couple, not for an active family. Chicago Sun Times (2001)
The new model is longer, roomier and more powerful than Suzuki's largest sport-utility--the Grand Vitara, which arrived for 1999. The XL-7 offers the high seating of a sport-ute, with minivan versatility and carlike road manners. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (2001)
There's no doubt the XL-7 (Extra Long, seats 7) is a bargain in the ute world, in concept. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (2001)
Unfortunately, the seats don't make a flat bed when they're folded. The bed is lumpy, which is OK for occasional use but a pain if you have to load something that is large and heavy. Also unfortunately, the third seat is not removable. Motor Trend (2001)
Available with either rear drive or 4WD, the XL-7 is fitted with MacPherson struts in front and a solid axle out back. Four-wheel-drive versions are true 4x4s, offering a low-range transfer case for extra hill-climbing prowess. New Car Test Drive (2001)
The XL-7's advantages are price and maneuverability. Compared with the Durango and Explorer, the XL-7 is easier to park and costs thousands less. SUV.com (2001)
The XL-7 boasts more cargo room than a Jeep Grand Cherokee, more front headroom than a Lexus RX300 and more standard horsepower than a Nissan Xterra. The Car Connection (2001)
With its 4WD system that includes a low range set of gears, it now has an improved highway ride and remains a truly capable outdoors-oriented player in the back country. USA Today (2001)
The XL-7 was a pleasant surprise. Suzuki enlarged the smaller Grand Vitara's V-6 engine, fitted a lower-ratio differential gear for brisker acceleration; stiffened the lengthened, truck-style steel frame for tauter handling and general robustness; packed in lots of features; and imbued the package with pleasant demeanor and fetching skin. Woman Motorist (2001)
Utility, convenience and style are prime motivators for many SUV buyers and the XL-7 provides these attributes in abundance.
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