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2009 Suzuki XL7 Review

July 3, 2009

STYLING | 7 out of 10

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sleek lines of the body hint at luxuries within
MotherProof

looks like a remnant from some 1970s house of funk
Autoblog

striving toward distinctive, recognizable styling
The Auto Channel

a balanced exterior
Kelley Blue Book

Most reviewers read by TheCarConnection.com’s editors agree the appearance of the 2009 Suzuki XL7 is attractive, but not everyone likes the interior.

Reviewers aren’t impressed with the overall Suzuki 2009 decor. Car and Driver reports that the Suzuki XL7 interior "is available with faux wood or satin nickel trim." To the reviewer at Autoblog, "the plastic that comprises the lower portion of the dashboard and the door panels looks like a remnant from some 1970s house of funk, and overall there are more textures and finishes in the interior than there should be." The Auto Channel has a vaguely positive comment, adding that there are "plenty of interior lights."

Regarding the exterior, reviewers at MotherProof simply note that the Suzuki XL7 "looks great...the sporty front grille promises a fun ride, while the sleek lines of the body hint at luxuries within." Kelley Blue Book says "with a styling combination of SUV and station wagon, the sleek 2009 Suzuki XL7 has a balanced exterior with triangular headlamps among its most noticeable features." Autoblog opines that the exterior design of the XL7 is "striving toward distinctive, recognizable styling."

Conclusion

The 2009 Suzuki XL7 is a sleek, fully modern crossover vehicle, but it's not exciting to look at.

STYLING | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:sleek lines of the body hint at luxuries withinMotherProoflooks like a remnant from some 1970s house of funkAutoblogstriving toward distinctive, recognizable stylingThe Auto Channela balanced exteriorKelley Blue Book Most reviewers read by TheCarConnection.com’s editors agree the appearance of the 2009 Suzuki XL7 is attractive, but not everyone likes the interior. Reviewers aren’t impressed with the overall Suzuki 2009 decor. Car and Driver reports that the Suzuki XL7 interior "is available with faux wood or satin nickel trim." To the reviewer at Autoblog, "the plastic that comprises the lower portion of the dashboard and the door panels looks like a remnant from some 1970s house of funk, and overall there are more textures and finishes in the interior than there should be." The Auto Channel has a vaguely positive comment, adding that there are "plenty of interior lights." Regarding the exterior, reviewers at MotherProof simply note that the Suzuki XL7 "looks great...the sporty front grille promises a fun ride, while the sleek lines of the body hint at luxuries within." Kelley Blue Book says "with a styling combination of SUV and station wagon, the sleek 2009 Suzuki XL7 has a balanced exterior with triangular headlamps among its most noticeable features." Autoblog opines that the exterior design of the XL7 is "striving toward distinctive, recognizable styling." ConclusionThe 2009 Suzuki XL7 is a sleek, fully modern crossover vehicle, but it's not exciting to look at. 2009 SUZUKI XL7 STYLING | [7 out of 10] MotherProof: "sleek lines of the body hint at luxuries within" Autoblog: "looks like a remnant from some 1970s house of funk" The Auto Channel: "striving toward distinctive, recognizable styling" Kelley Blue Book: "a balanced exterior" Most ...

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The 2009 Suzuki XL7 is part of a growing class of crossover utility vehicles that stretch between compact and mid-size, and that feature a small third-row seat good for small children only—but nevertheless expands passenger capacity to seven. 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 available with the five-passenger layout. The Outlander and Tribeca feel much sportier behind the wheel, even though they boast similar amounts of power for hauling their weight around. The third-row seat in the XL7 is more useful than the extremely pinched units in the Outlander and Tribeca, but comparable to that in the RAV4. In relation to these other vehicles, the XL7 has perhaps the softest, most comfortable ride, while still allowing decent handling.

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