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2008 Suzuki XL7 Safety Review

October 30, 2008

SAFETY | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Five stars, all impact tests; four stars, rollover rating
NHTSA

Good," frontal offset rating; "acceptable," side impact rating
IIHS

has performed well
Edmunds

rear roofline and small back window impede vision
ConsumerGuide

The 2008 Suzuki XL7 has adequate scores in crash tests; it earned five stars in all crash tests performed at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) except for rollover, in which it earned four. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the XL7 top ratings in its frontal offset test and the second-highest 'Acceptable' rating in side-impact crash testing--otherwise respectable, but in a class populated by many vehicles getting straight 'Good' ratings.

Cars.com reports that the Suzuki XL7 "comes with side curtain airbags [and] a tire pressure monitoring system." According to Edmunds, additional Suzuki XL7 standard safety equipment includes "antilock brakes, stability control and traction control."

The lack of outward visibility is another potential safety issue. ConsumerGuide reports that this Suzuki 2008 vehicle's "rear roofline and small back window impede vision astern and to the right rear." However, Edmunds says that some Suzuki XL7 models "can be equipped with a parking camera displayed in the rearview mirror."

Conclusion

With good but not stellar crash-test ratings, the 2008 Suzuki XL7 ranks in the middle of its class.

SAFETY | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:Five stars, all impact tests; four stars, rollover ratingNHTSAGood," frontal offset rating; "acceptable," side impact ratingIIHShas performed wellEdmundsrear roofline and small back window impede visionConsumerGuide The 2008 Suzuki XL7 has adequate scores in crash tests; it earned five stars in all crash tests performed at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) except for rollover, in which it earned four. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the XL7 top ratings in its frontal offset test and the second-highest 'Acceptable' rating in side-impact crash testing--otherwise respectable, but in a class populated by many vehicles getting straight 'Good' ratings. Cars.com reports that the Suzuki XL7 "comes with side curtain airbags [and] a tire pressure monitoring system." According to Edmunds, additional Suzuki XL7 standard safety equipment includes "antilock brakes, stability control and traction control." The lack of outward visibility is another potential safety issue. ConsumerGuide reports that this Suzuki 2008 vehicle's "rear roofline and small back window impede vision astern and to the right rear." However, Edmunds says that some Suzuki XL7 models "can be equipped with a parking camera displayed in the rearview mirror." ConclusionWith good but not stellar crash-test ratings, the 2008 Suzuki XL7 ranks in the middle of its class. 2008 SUZUKI XL7 STYLING | [7 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "a balanced exterior" Mother Proof: "looks great" The Auto Channel: "striving toward distinctive, recognizable styling" Autoblog: "looks like a remnant from some 1970s house of funk" A major redesign for the Suzuki XL7 ...

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The 2008 Suzuki XL7 is part of a growing class of crossover utility vehicles that stretch between compact and mid-size, and feature a small third-row seat that’s only good for small children—but nevertheless expands passenger capacity to seven. The third-row seat in the XL7 is more useful than the extremely pinched ones in the Outlander and Tribeca, but comparable to that in the RAV4. Compared to these other vehicles, the XL7 has what’s perhaps the softest, most comfortable ride, while still allowing decent handling. The Outlander and Tribeca feel much sportier behind the wheel, even though the amount of power they have to haul their weight around is similar. The XL7’s engine, a 3.6-liter V-6 made by Suzuki in Japan, is especially smooth. The Santa Fe, Outlander, and RAV4 all offer more economical four-cylinder engines, but in the Santa Fe and Outlander the four-cylinder is only offered with the five-passenger layout.

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