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2009 Suzuki XL7 Quality Review

July 3, 2009

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

materials in the cabin of the XL7 unfortunately don't do the build quality justice
Autoblog

only grocery-bag space behind the 50/50 3rd-row seat
ConsumerGuide

shoulder room is narrower than that of most other midsize crossovers
Edmunds

The 2009 Suzuki XL7’s seating and storage/cargo space make up for its iffy materials and noise levels.

Autoblog says "materials in the cabin of the [Suzuki] XL7 unfortunately don't do the build quality justice...cheap pieces assembled well are still cheap pieces at the end of the day." ConsumerGuide gives the Suzuki interior materials a solid grade of "C," reporting that "cabin materials and finish are just OK...slightly odd texturing on the lower dash and door panels gives the cabin a budget-grade feel."

According to Edmunds, storage and carrying space are more than adequate: "60/40-split-folding middle-row seats tumble and fold, and the optional 50/50-split third-row seat can be folded flat into the floor for additional cargo-carrying room," offering "an impressive maximum cargo capacity of 95.2 cubic feet." ConsumerGuide notes "only grocery-bag space behind the 50/50 3rd-row seat, but that folds flat without removing the headrests." Autoblog offers an elegantly simple solution: "leave the seat at the dealer and there's a swell amount of cargo space."

Edmunds observes, "when it comes to head- and legroom, the XL7 is very roomy," but adds that "shoulder room...is narrower than that of most other midsize crossovers." Cars.com reports the Suzuki XL7 "can be equipped with five seats in two rows or seven seats in three rows."

According to ConsumerGuide, "the XL7's V6 is coarse during acceleration and never quiets completely...wind and road noise are well above the class norms." And though the ride is soft and compliant, noise levels prevent the 2009 Suzuki XL7 from receiving the highest scores in this category.

Conclusion

The 2009 Suzuki XL7 offers a good level of interior comfort, but up close it's not as satisfying.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:materials in the cabin of the XL7 unfortunately don't do the build quality justiceAutoblogonly grocery-bag space behind the 50/50 3rd-row seatConsumerGuideshoulder room is narrower than that of most other midsize crossoversEdmunds The 2009 Suzuki XL7’s seating and storage/cargo space make up for its iffy materials and noise levels. Autoblog says "materials in the cabin of the [Suzuki] XL7 unfortunately don't do the build quality justice...cheap pieces assembled well are still cheap pieces at the end of the day." ConsumerGuide gives the Suzuki interior materials a solid grade of "C," reporting that "cabin materials and finish are just OK...slightly odd texturing on the lower dash and door panels gives the cabin a budget-grade feel." According to Edmunds, storage and carrying space are more than adequate: "60/40-split-folding middle-row seats tumble and fold, and the optional 50/50-split third-row seat can be folded flat into the floor for additional cargo-carrying room," offering "an impressive maximum cargo capacity of 95.2 cubic feet." ConsumerGuide notes "only grocery-bag space behind the 50/50 3rd-row seat, but that folds flat without removing the headrests." Autoblog offers an elegantly simple solution: "leave the seat at the dealer and there's a swell amount of cargo space." Edmunds observes, "when it comes to head- and legroom, the XL7 is very roomy," but adds that "shoulder room...is narrower than that of most other midsize crossovers." Cars.com reports the Suzuki XL7 "can be equipped with five seats in two rows or seven seats in three rows." According to ConsumerGuide, "the XL7's V6 is coarse during acceleration and never quiets completely...wind and road noise are well above the class norms." And though the ride is soft and compliant, noise levels prevent the 2009 Suzuki XL7 from receiving the highest scores in this category. ConclusionThe 2009 Suzuki XL7 offers a good level of interior comfort, but up close it's not as satisfying. 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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