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XL-7 5-Passenger
Chuck, 08/17/2006
2006 Suzuki XL-7 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
30 of 30 people found this review helpful
I have had my 2006 XL-7 for a month now, it is one solid SUV. I took a trip to Key West with a family of four and was very comfortable. I was pleasantly surprized at how quiet it rides. The interior with the woodgrain makes it look more expensive than what it is. I bought the 5-passengers model because I liked and wanted all the storage space. It's amazing how much it will hold. I have had numerous compliments on how nice it looks. I'm lovin' mine.
First SUV
xl7, 10/27/2005
2006 Suzuki XL-7 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased my Suzuki XL-7 to pull my boat and move large items. I never owned an SUV before and was reluctant at first. However, after doing my research, I found the XL-7 to be the best buy on the market. It feels big yet is very responsive and easy to park in the city. It pulled my boat with plenty of power to spare. I love the fit and finish and it compared well to my Honda when it comes to quality and workmanship. I love the XL-7, it surpassed my expectations hands down.
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Quite good SUV
frank fiore, 03/06/2009
2006 Suzuki XL-7 4dr SUV 4WD w/3rd Row (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
Vehicle mostly used for short trips averaging under 10 miles (averaging 20 mpg) but around 26 mpg on the long range 65 mph or faster trips. The car has excellent fit and finish, nice interior, decent sound system (car is intermediate (not premium) trim package but cloth seats are fairly comfortable. We have had no (none, nada!) maintenance problems. Car was a rental for the first year of its life so we have been pleasantly surprised at its reliability since we bought it at 30000 miles. Excellent paint job, rubber door trim and doors close with a nice solid thump! V-6 engine very quiet once warmed up.
Give it a chance! XL7 may work for you.
unsolctedadviz, 04/11/2012
2006 Suzuki XL-7 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
We got a great deal on '06 XL7 in 2010 with 37K miles as a '00 200K Honda Odyssey replacement. Wanted another, but Toyotas/Hondas too pricey even with 100K. The XL7 sounds and drives like a truck--worse than a car or minivan. Poor acceleration and gas mileage, averaging a paltry 17 city, 20 hwy. But so far, it has been bulletproof in terms of reliability at 72K miles. No problems whatsoever. With kids 11, 8, 7, we can still shoehorn 1-2 of them in the fold-down 3rd row. Long trips we flip down 1 side of 3rd row and take plenty of luggage. Vehicle is horrible in snow. 2-whl drive was a big mistake. Needs quality snow tires in winter. Buy a 4x4. Missing minivan, but XL7 is next best..
Best $27K I've spent
David, 07/14/2016
updated 07/19/2021
2006 Suzuki XL-7 Premium 4dr SUV 4WD (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
Bought our XL7 Premium 4x4 new in May of 2006 and still own it. It now has 110k on the odometer and I'm here to tell you that it's the best car I've ever owned in regards to being problem free and reliable. This beast has never failed me. Other than regular maintenance items, a p/s pump is all I've replaced. When shopping for a new car back in 2006, I did my homework and checked all the sources for reviews and buying advice. I knew that I was buying an old school SUV with full frame and that it wasn't going to be cutting edge with stability control and other modern features at the time. Even today, the switch gear and controls still feel like new. No rattles or squeaks and everything still works perfectly. It's a bit clumsy in terms of handling and ride quality, but that's expected in the design of an 11 year old SUV. The fuel mileage could be a little better and in all honesty, Suzuki should have stuffed another 20 or so horsepower into this little 2.7 V6. It's definitely a little hp deficient, especially if you live in the mountains like we do. On a positive note, this thing will literally climb a tree in 4wd low range. The winter traction is unbelievable. In summary, I've raised both my kids in this vehicle and would do it all over again. I will truly mourn the day I look in the rear view mirror and see our Suzie being left behind for a new SUV. ***UPDATE*** Now 13 years old and 132k miles on the odometer. "Suzie" has been semi-retired as an extra vehicle in the our family. We bought a new Nissan Rogue Sport last year for my wife. We were on the verge of trading in the Suzuki at the time but couldn't go through with it. Brought the old girl back home with us. The kids both came home for the holidays this year and we ended up using the XL-7 on a road trip to see family due to the additional seating it provides. This old girl is more like a family member to us than a car at this point. Long live my Suzie. ***UPDATE*** Now over 15 years old and 145k miles on the odometer. The old girl soldiers on flawlessly.....well, almost. Sadly, this year it wouldn't pass PA state inspection due to the frame rusting. I sent it to a frame repair shop and had it repaired. She's back home in the garage where she belongs. I noticed when we got it state inspected this month, that we drove it a mere 3k miles last year. This SUV continues to amaze me. Not one drop of fluid on my garage floor and it still looks brand new. Paint shiny, no body rust whatsoever. Still the best money I've ever spent on a vehicle.
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Very Happy, 01/24/2010
2006 Suzuki XL-7 4dr SUV 4WD w/3rd Row (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
We've had our fully loaded XL7 for a year and a half and only had to replace the alternator. It drives great, has plenty of power and handles well. I can't wait to try out the 4WD in the snow... We are a pretty tall family of four and room is sometimes an issue but having taken it on several long distance trips, it suits our needs well.
One solid SUV!
ibali, 06/18/2015
2006 Suzuki XL-7 4dr SUV 4WD w/3rd Row (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought in June 2007 with 10,000 miles from dealer. just sold it with 190,000 miles. Only problems in 7 year ownership were: Year 3: change a/c pipe to back (warranty) Year 5: Gasket near oil pan ($200 part and labor) Year 6: Change wiper motor front ($200 part and labor) Year 7: A/C started to go (never replaced)
Great Deal
Dave, 05/15/2006
2006 Suzuki XL-7 4dr SUV 4WD w/3rd Row (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my 7-passenger XL-7 a month ago and the only disappointments are the dumb reviews. This truck is great, not cheap looking inside and has much better 3rd row seats than the RAV4. I don't understand where these other reviews I've seen are coming from. In all my research (and I did A LOT) I never came across anything about this vehicle being unreliable over the last 5 years, which is pretty darn good. It usually does not have any defects or people complaining about how they had to get this or that fixed as in MOST other consumer reviews. I mean give me a break, it's nice inside, the woodgrain looks expensive, and it is comfortable...but probably not for larger people. I love mine, and I got it for a great price.
Not very pump friendly
binkys4deep, 06/01/2008
2006 Suzuki XL-7 4dr SUV 4WD w/3rd Row (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I'm not very in love with how fast the gas seems to go in my XL-7. And not only that, I had trouble with my air conditioning not even a whole year after buying it. My CD player is not working too well at this point. Things just seem to be going wrong while only having it less than two years But at least most things are still under warranty. But who wants to have to get things worked on so soon? It served its purpose when I first got it, because I needed something that seated seven. And now that I don't need the space, I feel stuck because at this point, the car is only worth about half of what I still owe!
2006 XL7 My first SUV
Allisha, 06/17/2008
2006 Suzuki XL-7 4dr SUV 4WD w/3rd Row (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I just bought my XL7 less than a year ago, and the single CD player doesnt work, I have had my rotors "shaved" 2x, and my brake pads are completely wore down, and I am a very light braker! I'm confused with the OD button on the side of my shifter. This was the last car on the lot that I saw but once I jumped in, I knew I wanted it. Not a big fan of the wood trim in the car, but it does have style and that's what grabbed my attention. The gas is gone quite fast, but overall I would definitely buy another one although I'm having so many issues with this one. It's very reliable, and I trust the strength having my kids inside. I have filled this truck up with lots of people and lots of boxes.
Excellent SUV
Cold War Vet, 04/11/2007
2006 Suzuki XL-7 Premium 4dr SUV 4WD (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I live in an area were temperatures fall below -40 and the roads look more like horse trails because of its body on frame design it handles the punishment with ease. It has yet to get stuck in snow or on off road terrain. The build quality is superb.
Best SUV if you need dependable bro like vehicle.
Old Skool XL-7 owner, 11/28/2020
2006 Suzuki XL-7 4dr SUV 4WD w/3rd Row (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
What can I say, bought a brand new off the dealer's lot on 2001. Never gave me any problem from the day I took off the lot. Just oil change and regular maintenance. On 2015 the rust finally ate through most of the bottom exhaust, replaced it and 2017 the after market tail pipe again rusted and fell off. Following fall, the exhaust manifold finally cracked due to non other than rust. Then shortly after the crack, the rack and pinion started to leak power steering fluid. Served me well and didn't want to let go but I'm only allowed 2 parking spot on my condominium and other spot was occupied by a RV. Had Suzuki stayed in US market, I'd invest some $$$ to get the entire exhaust replaced and drive it another 17 years but lack of service and parts... To this day, I seldom look in used car mag for a nice decent shape XL-7 just knowing this SUV is one of a kind and nothing has come close to matching what it offered.
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Car withstood 7000 mile-trip
Ray Suryadinata, 08/22/2009
2006 Suzuki XL-7 4dr SUV 4WD w/3rd Row (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Just came back from cross-country trip Toronto-Vancouver. Westbound through the northern U.S. states, return trip through Canadian soil. The car was fun to drive, no back pain sitting and driving for 23 days. With four adult passengers, loads of luggage and cooler being hooked up daily, the car didn't complain at all. This car has really exceeded my expectation by a mile.
After 45,000 kms
Ray Suryadinata, 12/29/2008
2006 Suzuki XL-7 4dr SUV 4WD w/3rd Row (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Car is still going strong. No engine issues, no accessories issues. Interior trim issue related to the 2nd passenger seat handle covers. Both sides came off and replaced under warranty. Carpeting in the third row seat area came off (kids inadvertently kicked them off). It turned out the carpet was not glued or fixed permanently but only inserted under the seat and held by Velcro fasteners. The third seats have been used quite frequently and are bearable for adults during short trips. Other than that the winter driving is super. In spite of 4 inches of snow, no need for winter tires as the 4WD system made the all-season tires still adequate.
Reliable All-rounde SUV
Mike, 10/28/2005
2006 Suzuki XL-7 4dr SUV 4WD w/3rd Row (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The looks are a bit dated with the Vitara shape. The fuel tank is too small. It has good safety features and the 3rd row is a big bonus. I was never a big fan of the 2001 model. The 2003 shape, with the redesigned front and rear end looks great. The chrome side steps are an improvement over the plastic ones.
Nice family SUV
sam, 08/31/2007
2006 Suzuki XL-7 4dr SUV 4WD w/3rd Row (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have used Toyota vehicles till now. We were reluctant to buy Suzuki. But when we compared Highlander to Suzuki, the price won and we decided to try Suzuki XL-7. XL-7 has still not disappointed us at all. It has been reliable, no troubles at all. So far satisfied with its performance. We used it to tow when we recently moved and it was great. Nice SUV.
Never again
Jackie , 11/05/2005
2006 Suzuki XL-7 Premium 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 9 people found this review helpful
I drive for a living and the 2006 Suzuki XL-7 has the worst driver's seat, as far as comfort goes. The senor for the passaeger airbag goes out everytime someone over 250 lbs. sits in the seats.
This is the #1 SUV, it rocks.
Johnny, 01/10/2007
2006 Suzuki XL-7 4dr SUV 4WD w/3rd Row (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I previously had a 2002 XL-7 in Puerto Rico. It was perfect. This new model is just as good. It is highly underrated. It is at a level equal or above Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Kia and all the other Japanese, American and European brands. It is reliable, sturdy, extremely safe and economical.
First three months
Ray Suryadinata, 07/03/2007
2006 Suzuki XL-7 4dr SUV 4WD w/3rd Row (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought the car in 2007 and got an end of year discount on this 2006. The 2007 is bigger with larger engine and built in Canada. But this 2006 is the last import to Canada still made 100% in Japan. True the 2006 is less spacious than the 2007, but the 2006 seems to be built more solidly and has better standard features. Just came back from 1000 km trip. The highway mileage was pretty good, better than expected considering still in break-in period. We haven't used all seven seatings, but had six people several times and smallish adults in the third seat row had no complaints.
Beclabeetin XL7
Jose Davenport, 02/21/2023
2006 Suzuki XL-7 Premium 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my Silver 2006 Suzuki XL7 Premium because of the space and the amazing capabilities an my dogs available space for running about whilest I drive.
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