2008 Suzuki XL7 Consumer Reviews Page 4
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(41 Total Reviews)
Great bargain SUV
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Suzuki XL7 Luxury 4dr SUV AWD 7 Passenger (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Purchased a 2008 luxury trim model for the wife. So far, so good. She likes the comfy seats with heaters and the ride is smooth and car-like. The AWD is a Godsend on our horrific unfinished roads. Smooth, powerful 3.6L engine with excellent 5 speed auto trans.
Favorite Features
Price- Paid about $25,000. Comfort- Very comfortable ride for up to 7 passengers. Features- AWD, traction control, auto climate control, etc. Decent sound system.
Suggested Improvements
MPG- we've yet to crack 22 MPG on purely highway trips. Average about 18 MPG around town. Visibility-there is none, especially out the rear window. Only the Limited gets a rear view camera. I'll be adding one soon. Lack of space behind the 3rd row seats. Quite a bit of wind noise and growly engine.
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
"S" is for super
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Suzuki XL7 Limited 4dr SUV AWD 7 Passenger w/DVD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Looked for a long time at SUV's and decided not to buy because of price. Saw the XL-7 in a parking lot and thought it looked cool. With incentives I got XL-7 for about $9K less tha a similarly equipped Toyota or Honda. I drove it cross country and averaged 24 mpg while traveling 75 mph. I have had no complaints with fit and trim although engine noise was present during break in. Only thing I would change is the power seats need to be eight way vs six.
Favorite Features
Display system, auto environment controls, DVD, heated seats, remote start
Suggested Improvements
Power seat adjustments
6 out 8 people found this review helpful
Best kept secret -- ever!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Suzuki XL7 Premium 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I love this SUV so much that I just bought a second one! Very few people know anything about this vehicle. This SUV has standard stability control, traction control, ABS, 5 spd auto/manumatic transmission, auto door locks/headlights, side curtain bags - all rows, climate control, alloy wheels, privacy glass, IPOD input, 252 hp GM high feature engine(same used in Cadillac CTS, Buick Enclave, although, XL7 engine built in Japan), 7yr/100,000 mile warranty with roadside assistance, 3/36 bumper to bumper that covers even the dome light,driver information center (which allows to program lights,doors,etc),tire pressure monitor (tells you pressure for each tire). Quad 5 Star crash rating too.It's not an Equinox!
Favorite Features
Powerful 3.6L 252hp drive-by-wire engine - built in Japan. I get 20mpg city/24-28 hwy. Awesome safety features. Beautiful exterior design. Over 95 cu. ft cargo--more than Pilot, Highlander and Murano. Best warranty. Low maintenance--no fluid changes until 100k, unlike Toyota and Honda. Price - only $17,600.
Suggested Improvements
Power windows on driver door instead of center console. Better interior fit and finish
27 out 28 people found this review helpful
Great price and fun to drive
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Suzuki XL7 Luxury 4dr SUV 7 Passenger (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I bought this car for my wife and I'm not dissapointed. The XL-7 looks great inside and out I would recommended to family and friends planning to buy a great mid-size SUV!
Favorite Features
Slick design and fuel economy
Suggested Improvements
None
4 out 8 people found this review helpful
Not bad for 27K
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Suzuki XL7 Limited 4dr SUV 7 Passenger w/DVD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
Review
This is my first new ride, and I am quite pleased with my selection. I haven't had much time to drive it as it seems I'm busy 24/7 with my 2 jobs, but at least I got to take it about 60 miles outside of Denver the other day (and then back) and I'm very impressed with its ride/stability/performance and toys. With the navy blue paint and factory chrome wheels, I get plenty of compliments on my selection.
Favorite Features
Leather seats/righteous sound system and DVD player/style and profile/and it's got plenty of power. Also like the AWD.
Suggested Improvements
At times seems to have excessive road noise. I compensate for this by turning up the stereo.
12 out 13 people found this review helpful
Great 7 Seater Mid Size SUV
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Suzuki XL7 Premium 4dr SUV AWD 7 Passenger (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
Review
A great value for a seven seater. The usable 2 extra back seats are great for kids yet even small adults. Plus the 2 extra seats have airbags so safety is considered (unlike other SUVs we compared) The inside design is basic and not all that stand-out yet functional. Has a very small front compartment which would be great if bigger. The back viewable area is poor due to the small windows, so I would highly recommend a back up camera system. The turning radius is large making it difficult to make tight turns like most SUVs. Safety features crash test rating are great as well as the warranty. This is probably the least expensive 7 seater mid-size SUV on the market and so far we love it.
Favorite Features
Safe and confortable 2 extra seats on seven seater model. Able to fold down all seats to make room for loading things. Many safety features like ABS, side curtain airbags, etc
Suggested Improvements
More modern internal styling, larger compartment space in front. larger back window viewing area. smaller turning radius.
13 out 13 people found this review helpful
What a bargain
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Suzuki XL7 Luxury 4dr SUV AWD 7 Passenger (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Bought this for my wife who really wanted a Toyota. However the best deal we could find on a similar Toyota was 10K more and they offered 4K less on the trade in. For $14k less I talked her into the Suzuki. I have owned many new cars of about every make and never had one that didn't have anything that needed to be corrected in the first few months. That is until the XL7 absolutly everything was perfect. My wife loves the vehicle.
Favorite Features
Traction control system. We live in the country and get alot of snow. The traction control realy works well, it is great in the snow.
Suggested Improvements
I wish they still had a low range, it helps in deep snow.
26 out 29 people found this review helpful
Suzuki hits a Home Run!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Suzuki XL7 Limited 4dr SUV AWD 7 Passenger w/Navigation (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
Review
We looked at the Mazda 9, very nice, looked at Honda Pilot/CRV and Toyota RAV and Highlander, and the Hyundai Santa Fe/Veracruz, nice also. But when you compare all of the features and standard stuff, the Suzuki really blows them away. Adding the no deductible, 7 year 100,000 mile warranty, free loan car, that covers exerything except the battery and tires! Even a burned out bulb is covered! Amazing. And the Japanese made GM motor is smooth and powerful, and all the safety stuff gets is a 5 star rating.
Favorite Features
The goodies included, the warranty, the looks!
Suggested Improvements
Does everything well!
21 out 22 people found this review helpful
I love my XL7
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Suzuki XL7 Luxury 4dr SUV 7 Passenger (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I have mainly owned Toyotas. Prior to the XL7 I had a Sienna XLE. I loved that van and didn't think I would ever want a different vehicle. When I had the opportunity to drive the XL7 for several days I knew that was the SUV for me. I haven't been disappointed yet!!
Favorite Features
Acceleration, fuel economy - I average 22 in town and 28 on the highway Interior is plush and comfortabel
Suggested Improvements
18 out 21 people found this review helpful
Happy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Suzuki XL7 Luxury 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
Review
We had been looking for some time at what to buy, we had setled on a rendevoux, realized they discontinued, looked at the XL7 and drove it, bought it and wife and I love it. Black with leather, can always find something wrong with anything if ya look hard enough, but for the money, we are very happy.
Favorite Features
Wife loves the heated seats, and comfortable ride. I love driving it, and the looks. Can see the world at night.
Suggested Improvements
Make backrest on back seats more contoured, our kids are grown so not a big problem.
25 out 30 people found this review helpful
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