2005 Suzuki XL-7 Review

Name: 2005 Suzuki XL-7 Review
Brand: Suzuki
Price: 2052 USD
Rating: 4.5 (41 reviews)

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Pros

Affordable base price, competent on- and off-road handling, available seven-passenger seating.

Cons

Cramped second- and third-row seating, dated design, low-grade interior plastics, side airbags not available.

What’s new

The XL-7 gets a tire-pressure monitoring system and a chrome "S" badge on the spare tire cover.

Edmunds says

By offering a third-row seat in a compact SUV, Suzuki answers a question not many people are asking.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Suzuki XL-7 LX Rwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$254/mo

$201/mo

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10+ Years only ONE maintainence issue

Toni Stark, 06/22/2016

2005 Suzuki XL-7 LX Rwd 4dr SUV w/ABS (2.7L 6cyl 5A)

They don't make Suzuki anymore :(. Reliable, sturdy great car for making long trips as a hospice nurse. Only one maintainence issue (brake line) in 10+ years!!!! Had to replace the CD player twice both under warranty! Overall excellent reliable easily maintained vehicle! Love! Lots of room and cargo space!!!!!!

Flawless Reliability

studiocraft1, 06/24/2011

2005 Suzuki XL-7 EX III 4WD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5A)

Bought this car w/25000 miles on it, it has been perfect. I have Ex III model, all options ever made for this chassis. 4x4 is awesome, having the LOW range makes it a tru truck, that is why it rides a bit rough, don't care. I get 20mpg in the city and about 23hiway. How is that pooe mileage? It does weigh 3700 lbs, I can tow my boat and quad, have no issue w/engine power, it is quick and …

Great car for family and sports

Max, 04/05/2008

2005 Suzuki XL-7 EX 4WD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5A)

In 2005 we decided to buy the XL7 used, 6000 miles on it looking new and for a great price, way lower than a new one would've cost. It was a dealer's test drive car. Since we've got it nothing wrong happened. I have done the brakes on it at 30000 and costed $70.00 It gives average 18 to 22 MPG combined HWY and City. Regular gas is just fine. Very resistent, reliable and confortable.4WD …

Its fun to drive

Don, 01/03/2005

2005 Suzuki XL-7 LX III 4WD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5A)

My 2005 Suzuki XL-7 is fun to drive. It has good handling in city traffic. The driver's seat is not made for long drives though. Wind noise over 65 MPH makes the radio useless. Also, they used too much cheap plastic in the interior. It has easy entry and I like the door handles, which work well. I like the looks of the vehicle too. The engine really makes noise (runs …

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2005 XL-7 Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$20,399
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	17 MPG
Cost to Drive	$254/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	40.3 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the XL-7 include:

Tire Pressure Warning

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

2005 Suzuki XL-7 Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Suzuki XL-7 LX Rwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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10+ Years only ONE maintainence issue

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Suzuki XL-7 LX Rwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

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10+ Years only ONE maintainence issue

Flawless Reliability

Great car for family and sports

Its fun to drive

2005 XL-7 Highlights

Safety

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Suzuki XL-7 LX Rwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}