Article Comments: 2007 Suzuki XL-7 First Drive

24 messages, Last post on Feb 21, 2007 at 5:10 PM

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Article comments for First Drive: 2007 Suzuki XL-7 - As a matter of fact, the XL-7 is really little more than a stretched version of the Chevrolet Equinox and most of its engineering took place in suburban Detroit. Like its American cousin, the XL-7 is a front-wheel-drive unibody sport-ute with optional all-wheel drive. (more)

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#5 of 24 To big for single person? by heavensoldier Aug 24, 2006 (12:19 pm)
Does everyone think a 2007 suzuki xl-7 with 7 seats is to big for a single person? Just wondering? Thanks and God Bless. Replies to this message: gregoriusm (Aug 26, 2006 10:18 pm)
#6 of 24 Re: To big for single person? [heavensoldier] by gregoriusm Aug 26, 2006 (10:18 pm)
Replying to: heavensoldier (Aug 24, 2006 12:19 pm) Totally not enough information. If you are one person with many friends, then no it's not too big. Do you do a lot of camping and take family and friends? Do you carry around your DJ equipment, band equipment, etc.? You can fold down the rear seats and use it as a 5 seater, and use the cargo space, but still have the extra seats for the times when you need them. Pretty tough to answer your question without knowing what your intended uses are. There could be a couple of dozen vehicles that fit what you require, but we don't know what you require. If you can afford it, and just love the styling, then who cares whether it is too big for one person. I'll be that once you get it, you'll find all kinds of things to do with the extra capacity. The nice thing is it isn't quite as much of a gas hog as others in the class/size. Greg
#7 of 24 pricing announced by steve_ HOST Sep 03, 2006 (11:59 am)
"American Suzuki has announced that its 2007 XL-7 SUV will be priced starting at $22,899 (plus $635 destination charge), and its new SX4 compact crossover will start at $14,999 (plus $595 destination charge)." Pricing: Suzuki Releases 2007 XL-7 and SX4 Prices
#8 of 24 When will the XL-7 be available? by evergreen Sep 06, 2006 (7:01 am)
Does anyone know when we will be seeing the XL-7 at your local dealers? Replies to this message: slinky1 (Sep 12, 2006 6:45 am) coldcranker (Nov 11, 2006 8:03 am)
#9 of 24 Re: When will the XL-7 be available? [evergreen] by slinky1 Sep 12, 2006 (6:45 am)
Replying to: evergreen (Sep 06, 2006 7:01 am) I work for cami, the ones building it, should see it at dealers by the start of november, at best the end of october......... Replies to this message: coldcranker (Nov 11, 2006 8:03 am)
#10 of 24 Pricing by joey2brix Sep 14, 2006 (4:17 am)
Sounds good. I mean a base Pontiac Torrent is 22.6K and you get a crappy old motor with that. GM better lower prices.
#11 of 24 3rd Row by azranger1 Oct 26, 2006 (2:20 pm)
We're going to need to replace our '98 Montero (7 passenger) in the next 6 months or so and took the Internet tour of the new XL7. It appears to me that the 3rd row actually has LESS leg room than the '06 version it replaced. Has anyone had these two trucks side by side and sat in the 3rd row? Thoughts? Overall, I'm sure the vehicle is more refined, but I'm not sure the space is as usable. Not real comfortable with any affiliation with GM, either. Replies to this message: coldcranker (Nov 10, 2006 6:26 pm)
#12 of 24 Re: 3rd Row [azranger1] by coldcranker Nov 10, 2006 (6:26 pm)
Replying to: azranger1 (Oct 26, 2006 2:20 pm) Get a Ford Freestyle for lots of room and great MPG with the CVT, and plenty of room in its 3rd row seat. The XL7 is a good choice and almost identical in size to the Freestyle. The XL7's engine is superb (max torque at only 2300 RPM!!!!!). Also, there is the new Mazda CX-7, and upcoming CX-9 (bigger than the CX-7, actually Freestyle/XL7 sized.) The Mazdas are looking good as well. The Ford Edge is OK, but probably not great. The Pilot is a great choice, though.
#13 of 24 Re: When will the XL-7 be available? [slinky1] by coldcranker Nov 11, 2006 (8:03 am)
Replying to: slinky1 (Sep 12, 2006 6:45 am) "...I work for cami, the ones building it..." What is cami? I had to find out. It sounds like the NUMMI (spelling?) Toyota-GM joint venture I heard about many years ago that may still exist with the Pontiac Vibe / Toyota Matrix. Link CAMI website. The XL-7's engine and vehicle size/value is going to give GM's own GMC Acadia a run for its money. The GMC Acadia is starting at $30,000 U.S. dollars! An XL-7 is even cheaper than a Ford Freestyle, which I drive. (Actually, I got mine last year for $22,300 discounted.) And, most importantly, super-model women biker gangsthink the XL-7 is cool.... That's got to be a reason to buy one right there.
#14 of 24 Suzuki XL7's by suzukidon Nov 16, 2006 (11:50 am)
XL7's have been arriving at dealers across the country for 2 weeks now. 3rd row seating is much IMPROVED from previous years. Nav system is very nice, voice activation that actually works with very little training. Touch screen also with scrolling map and then all your usual goodies. XM radio no longer requires a add-in unit. Just call to activate. True dual exhaust with crossover "H" pipe, yes, it has plenty of get up and go! I'm a Suzuki Tech and I love the XL7's! Replies to this message: texlady (Nov 25, 2006 3:51 pm) coldcranker (Nov 25, 2006 8:43 pm)