2007 Suzuki XL7

2007 Suzuki XL7: Luxury without the price

Sat, Oct 27th 2007

The La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California was the scene for the media launch of the new Suzuki XL7, a midsize crossover SUV that provides greater size and more power than the previous generation.

But despite the resort’s luxurious and serene surroundings, the XL7 came ready to work. With a 3.6-liter, V6 engine that produces 252 horsepower, the XL7 packs plenty of punch to get you to where you want to go without draining you fuel budget along the way.

As the Japanese automaker’s flagship SUV, the XL7 provides features more style, comfort and safety features than one might come to from a manufacturer that was previously known more for its motorcycles than its cars.

For doggie doings, the XL7’s second and third row seats fold flat, as does the front passenger seat, for flexibility when securing crates and carrying cargo. The total maximum cargo capacity for the XL7 is an impressive 95 cubic inches, with towing capacity equally impressive at 3,500 pounds.

Safety was clearly a high priority for the Suzuki engineer when designing the XL7, with rollover sensing, electronic stability traction control and side curtain airbags to help keep your loved ones safe and secure on the road.

But perhaps the most attractive part of the XL7 is the price, which starts at $22,899 for the base model and tops out at $27,949 for the feature-packed XL7 limited.

-- Keith Turner