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2009 Suzuki XL7 Safety Review

July 3, 2009

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

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

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

rear roofline and small back window impede vision
ConsumerGuide

In terms of safety, the 2009 Suzuki XL7 is near the top of its class.

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. The 2009 Suzuki XL7 earned five stars in all crash tests performed at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) except for rollover, in which it earned four.

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

Edmunds says that some Suzuki XL7 models "can be equipped with a parking camera displayed in the rearview mirror." This option is meant to counteract the lack of outward visibility. ConsumerGuide reports that this Suzuki 2009 vehicle's "rear roofline and small back window impede vision astern and to the right rear."

Conclusion

The 2009 Suzuki XL7 scores well in crash tests, save for a lower side-impact rating from the insurance industry’s testing group.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Good," frontal offset rating; "acceptable," side-impact ratingIIHSFive stars, all impact tests; four stars, rollover ratingNHTSArear roofline and small back window impede visionConsumerGuide In terms of safety, the 2009 Suzuki XL7 is near the top of its class. 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. The 2009 Suzuki XL7 earned five stars in all crash tests performed at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) except for rollover, in which it earned four. According to Edmunds, Suzuki XL7 standard safety equipment includes "antilock brakes, stability control and traction control." Cars.com reports that the Suzuki XL7 also "comes with side curtain airbags [and] a tire pressure monitoring system." Edmunds says that some Suzuki XL7 models "can be equipped with a parking camera displayed in the rearview mirror." This option is meant to counteract the lack of outward visibility. ConsumerGuide reports that this Suzuki 2009 vehicle's "rear roofline and small back window impede vision astern and to the right rear." ConclusionThe 2009 Suzuki XL7 scores well in crash tests, save for a lower side-impact rating from the insurance industry’s testing group. 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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