2007 Suzuki XL-7

Herry · Post by **Herry** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 13:50

NEW SUZUKI XL-7

All-New Suzuki XL7 Makes World Debut At 2006 New York International Auto Show
Larger, more powerful Suzuki flagship SUV blends perfect mix of performance, comfort and safety
April 13, 2006 -- New York -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today debuted the all-new 2007 Suzuki XL7 midsize crossover SUV at the 2006 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). With the introduction of the new front-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive crossover SUV, Suzuki is moving forward to the next chapter in its ongoing SUV success story.

The 2007 XL7 is bigger, bolder and more powerful than the previous generation XL-7 and retains Suzuki's strong styling cues, while offering available all-wheel drive and available seven-passenger seating. In creating the all-new XL7, Suzuki leveraged its SUV heritage and expertise to design an all-new vehicle for the midsize SUV crossover segment that provides style, room and adaptability for active, mobile lifestyles.

"The all-new XL7 was designed to blend SUV versatility and safety with increased driver and passenger comfort," said Koji Yamada, chief engineer, XL7. "The XL7 not only offers the cargo and seating flexibility for all aspects of a consumer's active lifestyle, but performance capabilities and safety features that give them the confidence of being in control."

Performance and Powertrain
The all-new 2007 Suzuki XL7 evolves from a rear-wheel-drive, truck chassis SUV into a crossover SUV based on the sophisticated GM Theta platform with full-length underbody rails for added strength. The XL7 is now a front-wheel-drive vehicle that features four-wheel independent suspension and available all-wheel drive. The standard powertrain for the Suzuki XL7 is a GM-designed, Suzuki-built 3.6-liter, V6 DOHC engine rated at an estimated 250 hp with 243 lb-ft of torque.

The XL7's 3.6-liter, High Feature (HF) engine with variable valve timing will be built under license by Suzuki in Japan using Suzuki engine-building technology at the Sagara engine plant.

The XL7 engine was developed as a joint effort between Suzuki and GM engineering and features unique Engine Control Unit (ECU) calibration. The use of the existing platform architecture accelerated the completion of the vehicle, which has been in development for three years.

The 3.6-liter, six-cylinder, DOHC engine is matched to a five-speed automatic transmission that features a manual-shifting (manumatic) mode. Although the new engine is nearly one liter larger than the 2.7-liter engine used in the previous XL-7, the new, larger XL7 was designed to deliver fuel economy equal to or better than its predecessor. EPA fuel economy estimates are 18 mpg/city and 24 mpg/highway for front-wheel-drive variants and 17 mpg/city and 23 mpg/highway for all-wheel drive. Towing capacity is rated at 3,500 pounds.

Advanced Chassis Design
The sophisticated chassis delivers nimble, car-like ride and comfort whether driving on the highway, city streets or rural roads. The XL7's responsive road manners communicate a sense of confidence and control in virtually every driving scenario, while still providing refined Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) performance at or near the top of the midsize SUV category.

The XL7 features four-wheel independent suspension with MacPherson struts in the front and a multilink design in the rear. The independent rear suspension is fitted with hydraulic shock absorbers in the five-passenger configuration and Nivomat self-leveling rear shock absorbers when configured for the available seven-passenger design.

The small details add up to provide a car-like ride. The MacPherson strut-type front suspension is designed with long wheel travel, and the design of the struts compensates for coil spring side loads. The bottom of the coil spring is anchored more outboard in the spring perch to relieve the bending load on the strut caused when it was located further outboard to improve stability.

The multilink rear suspension design features a trailing arm plus three additional locating links to allow a low, wide load floor and maximum rear passenger space. The rear-trailing arm is a vertical design that provides flexibility in the twisting direction so the wheel can maintain camber as it moves vertically. The three locating links are designed to manage lateral loads and control the dynamic toe-in of the rear wheel.

The 3.6-liter, V6 DOHC engine is mounted in a double-isolated engine cradle system; the engine mounts to the cradle at four points and the cradle mounts to the rails at four points, providing double isolation from the body. The cradle system features two side load-bearing mounts and front and rear torque reaction mounts. There also is a friction snubber mounted on the passenger side of the engine to help control engine movement sometimes experienced during shifting.

Herry · Post by **Herry** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 13:54

All-Wheel Drive
The available all-wheel-drive system uses an active, electronically controlled rear differential module. The system responds immediately to all-wheel-drive requests and effectively eliminates lag times. A four-mount cradle secures the rear drive module, which is regulated by its own dedicated electronic controller. A new-design propeller shaft fitted with upgraded universal joints handles the added torque.

Hydraulic-Assist Rack-and-Pinion Steering
The fixed-rate rack-and-pinion steering is tuned for responsiveness and good on-center feel. Turning diameter is relatively tight, needing only 41.8 feet for a curb-to-curb turn and the steering wheel requires 2.7 turns for lock-to-lock operation. In addition, the steering column can be adjusted up and down (four degrees) to provide added driver comfort.

Stainless Steel Dual Exhaust System
The all-new XL7 is fitted with a true dual exhaust system, constructed of durable, long-lasting stainless steel. The system was designed for quiet, refined exhaust tones to achieve "best in class" NVH in terms of quietness and tonal quality. The exhaust system features two downpipes, two catalytic converters, a center muffler, two side mufflers and two 3.5-inch diameter exhaust tips.

Sleek Sophistication and Functionality
Evolved from the Suzuki Concept-X, which debuted at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the all-new XL7 features a modern, sleek and expressive design with Suzuki styling cues, such as triangle-shaped turn lamps, bold three-bar grille with large Suzuki "S," muscular wheel arches, dual exhaust with chrome tips and integrated roof racks.

Herry · Post by **Herry** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 13:57

Plush Interior
The 2007 Suzuki XL7 offers the driver and passengers a spacious, functional interior that provides upscale sophistication and refinement. The unique third-row seat delivers seven-passenger capability and real comfort.

With its six-inch deep footwell, the stretched platform delivers comfortable third-row seating, offering nearly 40 inches of legroom and 38.8 inches of headroom. In addition, the 50/50 split folding third-row seat can be folded flat into the floor for additional cargo carrying room, and the fold-flat front-passenger seat allows room for longer items such as skis, surfboards or even a small kayak.

In addition to the practicality of ample storage consoles and areas and the convenience of four 12-volt power outlets, the interior of the 2007 Suzuki XL7 features upscale wood or satin nickel appliqu?s on the instrument panel and doors, chrome accents throughout and matte black, low-gloss surfaces. Leather seating surfaces and leather-wrapped steering wheel are also part of certain trim packages.

handa · Post by **handa** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 14:27

Waduh...... model nya sih bagusan adik nya Grand Vitara

WP · Post by WP » Mon Aug 07, 2006 14:35

desain interior and layout sih bagus, dan melihat kualitas yg ada pada Grand Vitara, semestinya XL-7 juga atau lebih bagus.

Cuma desain eksterior terlalu Amerika, sepertinya agak sulit diterima pasar global

liongkiky · Post by **liongkiky** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 18:14

Keren ......... lampunya depannya model baru yah ....

Herry · Post by **Herry** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 5:01

Kalo nurut gue xl-7 sangat susah untuk dijual di Indo, harganya selangit jauh dibanding ama new vitara. Lagian modelnya agak aneh, karena xl-7 ini katanya dirancang untuk pasar US. Untuk kualitas interior setingkat lebih baik dibanding new vitara. Gak tau apa xl-7 ini akan masuk pasar Asia.

handa · Post by **handa** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 14:17

Kalo masuk ke Indo, bisa2 ga laku neh mobil.

indomi · Post by **indomi** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 15:01

interiornya luas, desainnya manis, terus bisa 7 seat lagi, sebetulnya ini cocok dgn keinginan orang Indonesia yg kalo punya mobil maunya bisa muat orang banyak. Sekarang, kenapa gak bakal laku? Harga mungkin kendalanya.

BTW, emang harganya berapaan?

frontier · Post by **frontier** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 15:51

bentuk headlampnya agak terlalu ekstrim ya... apa gak bikin kita cepet bosan ?

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 5:00

Udah tanya ama temen di Indomobil, XL-7 baru blm ada rencana akan dijual di Indo.

a6x · Post by **a6x** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 13:42

Kalo jadi masuk Indo pun harganya bakal brp duit ya? Harga di US aja berkisar di USD 26,000...

dhani.amannatur · Post by **dhani.amannatur** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 5:08

a6x wrote: Kalo jadi masuk Indo pun harganya bakal brp duit ya? Harga di US aja berkisar di USD 26,000...

bujug .....

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 5:48

dhani.amannatur wrote:
a6x wrote: Kalo jadi masuk Indo pun harganya bakal brp duit ya? Harga di US aja berkisar di USD 26,000...
bujug .....

Masak Bujug sih?

Kalo di Endonesya dijual harga segitu juga
US$ 26.000 x 9100 = Rp. 236jt

tentu mending beli ini daripada CRV yg mencapai 250-an Juta

dhani.amannatur · Post by **dhani.amannatur** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 6:04

wheelbase nya berapa ya??
keliatane panjang, pasti empuk tuch

naldo · Post by **naldo** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 8:44

XL7 ini modelnya aneh, kaku banget. Mesinnya memang mengeluarkan tenaga yang gede tapi modelnya parah banget...
Interiornya bagus. Coba grand-vitara modelnya seperti itu, pasti laku keras...

WP · Post by WP » Sat Feb 17, 2007 10:52

Mike wrote:
dhani.amannatur wrote:
a6x wrote: Kalo jadi masuk Indo pun harganya bakal brp duit ya? Harga di US aja berkisar di USD 26,000...
bujug .....
Masak Bujug sih?

Kalo di Endonesya dijual harga segitu juga
US$ 26.000 x 9100 = Rp. 236jt

tentu mending beli ini daripada CRV yg mencapai 250-an Juta

Mana bisa boss harga di US sama kaya di sini?

Camry aja yg dikisaran USD 20ribuan aja di sini jadi Rp 400juta... Jadi bisa dikira-kira berapa harga XL-7 nantinya dengan harga di US segitu..

skullkid · Post by **skullkid** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 11:59

keren neh..tapi kog bentuknya bulky en peleknya kecil banget yahh..hueheuheueh

xtreme · Post by **xtreme** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 11:31

TUL RESALE VALUE ga bagus..

€lj€p€ · Post by **€lj€p€** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 7:37

Meskipun hanya ada di USA dan kalau masuk Ina belum tentu laku tapi di belahan bumi lain...dan untuk mereka yang gemar superspeed, XL7 ini lumayan bikin heboh :

Motoring News
Suzuki Breaks Pikes Peak Record
Suzuki has broken a 13-year old record in the annual running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

Less than a month after celebrating his 57th birthday, Nobuhiro Tajima, the President of Suzuki Sport, has broken the 13-year old record for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with a time of 10 minutes and 1 second.

What's the big deal you ask? Well, the annual meeting is also known as 'The Race to the Clouds', for a very good reason. The race against the clock starts at an elevation of 2,862m above sea level and rises another 1,439m. In between are nearly 160 corners, most of them on gravel with lethal drops either side.

It is not for the faint hearted.

Given his day job, it's not surprising that Tajima (his nickname is 'Monster' incidentally) steered a Suzuki up the 'hill'. Indeed, if you've played or seen any of the Gran Turismo games you may have noticed the inclusion of the mad-looking Suzuki Pikes Peak racers, with wings the size of a bicycle shed helping to keep the car on the mountain.

The 2007 record was carried out in what Suzuki claims to be a modified XL7, an SUV sold on the North America market. You'll not be surprised to hear that there are not many similarities between the showroom model and the 993bhp twin-turbocharged race car...

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Kronologis :
http://www.suzukisport.com/motorsport/h ... index.html

Video clip di Youtube :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWWCY-orW50

HS · Post by HS » Sun Sep 16, 2007 14:12

Desain eksteriornya lumayan keren,tetapi menurut saya interiornya agak terasa hambar, terlalu biasa untuk mobil2 sekelasnya..IMHO

Risol1 · Post by **Risol1** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 16:55

interiornya GM banget deh.....persis sama kaya produk2 GM.....setirnya aja persis kaya punya captiva, cuma ganti logo di tengahnya

Leonhearts · Post by **Leonhearts** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:11

XL-7 ini sebenarnya satu platform sama CAPTIVA. Theta Platform.

Leonhearts · Post by **Leonhearts** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:12

Suzuki sebenarnya under MANAGEMENT of GM. Grand vitara diluar juga ada pake logo CHEVY...

ichsan_n · Post by **ichsan_n** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 5:04

Mike wrote:Udah tanya ama temen di Indomobil, XL-7 baru blm ada rencana akan dijual di Indo.

Hmmm.. padahal kalo dijual sama dengan CRV 2.4 aja deh.. gw rasa pasar lumayan jadi rame jg tuh.. apalagi dengan tampilan interior gini yang mirip2 bmw (imho). penampilan sih gw malah ngerasa oke2 aja.. kesan gahar. fitur asal ngga dipangkas kebanyakan gw rasa bisa jadi saingan berat crv nih.