2004 Suzuki XL-7 Review
Price Estimate: $2,451 - $3,973





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Affordable base price, competent on- and off-road handling, available seven-passenger seating.
Cons
- Cramped second- and third-row seating, dated cabin design, low-grade interior plastics, side airbags not available.
What’s new
The XL-7 receives minor updates to the exterior and equipment list. The Touring and Limited models have been renamed EX III and LX III. The front grille and bumper have been reworked, and the foglights, taillights and headlights all have a new look. The front-passenger airbags are now multistage, and there's a new panic button on the keyless remote. Lastly, the V6 engine gets two additional horsepower for a total of 185, and the automatic transmission is now a five-speed unit.
Edmunds says
By offering a third-row seat in a compact SUV, Suzuki answers a question not many people are asking.
For sale near Columbus, GA
6 listings
- 145,607 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 16 City / 21 Hwy MPG
- Wilmington Auto Center Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (485 mi away)
- Auto Climate Control
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- 2500lb Towing Capaci...
- Audio and cruise con...
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Located in Wilmington, OH
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JS3TY92V944101430
Stock: 101430
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-02-2025- 83,595 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 15 City / 20 Hwy MPG
- CJ Auto Sales (911 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Auto Climate Control
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- 2500lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Pine Island, MN
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (15 City/20 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JS3TX92V044111296
Stock: 1843MSA
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-16-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Georgia
$211/mo for XL-7 LX
XL-7 LX
vs
$171/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
Suzuki XL-7 Owner Reviews
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4 out of 5 starsSuzuki XL-7 4DR, 11/05/2007
2004 Suzuki XL-7 EX Rwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
I test drove almost every SUV made including the Navigator, Escalade, and Lexus. The XL-7 doesn't have the luxury of these SUVs but for the money, it surpassed all the others that we tried. It handles well and rides fairly comfortably, although the gas mileage could be better. Blind spots where the backseat headrests and the spare tire cover are can cause problems at times. All in … all I've no problems with performance AND I've gotten quite a few compliments on the body style also. This would be a great business vehicle!
perfect
4.88 out of 5 starsandy dubitsky, 06/08/2004
2004 Suzuki XL-7 LX III 4WD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
We have 4 children, ages 2-10 with one
on the way.. My wife doesnt want to
drive a tank, I dont want to pay for
one... Our solution??? THE XL-7..
The interior is perfect for our family.
It seats all of us comfortably without
making us feel like we should be paid
$0.36 a mile and be home on weekends.
It came with all the features we
wanted, 4 wheel drive, pwr windows, …
locks, mirrors, and numerous
cupholders. The engine pulls strongly
all the way to the redline..
Awesome value!
5 out of 5 starsxl7is4me, 10/11/2004
2004 Suzuki XL-7 EX III 4WD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
My wife and I bought a brand new 04 XL7
EX3 fully loaded to haul our 2 kids
around. All I can say is that I'm
surprised that it offered the same
things as the Honda Pilot! Plus, the
interior design is nicer, there's
standard wood trim, and the leather is
softer too. 185HP isn't a lot in the
midsize class, but if you need basic
transportation and don't need to tow
you're … absolutely fine. We recently
took a 200 mile trip with our kids and a
crowded trunk with luggage on the
rooftop and I can safely say this car
never ran out of breath. I'm glad I
found Suzuki!
Seeing problem at 34000 miles
3.88 out of 5 starsAl, 12/12/2008
2004 Suzuki XL-7 LX 4WD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
Loved the car but starting to have problems oil leaks around timing chain. And fuel leaks drealer fixxed with no problem. They also replace drive leather set covering. 4 years old and problems started. I've pruchase qite a few new cars in my 60 yrs. I usually keep them for 6 yrs with usualy no motor leaks till the 6 year.
2004 XL-7 Highlights
LX
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $20,099 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 17 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $211/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 40.3 cu.ft. |
rear wheel drive | |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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