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Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) yesterday introduced the all-new 2007 Suzuki XL7 midsize crossover SUV in time for the Middle East International Motor Show. With the introduction of the new all-wheel-drive crossover SUV, Suzuki is moving forward to the next stage in its ongoing midsize car segment success story.
With sleek styling and expressive adaptability, the XL7 redefines the rapidly growing midsize SUV crossover segment. According to the chief engineer of the XL7, “the all-new XL7 was designed to blend SUV versatility and safety with increased driver and passenger comfort. 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”.
The company say this year’s XL7 is bigger, bolder and more powerful than the previous generation XL-7 and retains Suzuki’s strong styling cues, while offering all-wheel drive and seven-passenger seating. In creating the 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.
Suzuki began the first stage of its global strategy by strengthening its product line-up which started with Grand Vitara, Swift, and SX4. With the highly acclaimed series of these models, Suzuki has enjoyed enormous success across the world, receiving ‘Car of the Year’ awards in many countries. The B-segment Splash debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show, representing the second stage of its global strategy. In addition, two new D-segment prototype products, “Concept Kizashi” and its succeeding model “Concept Kizashi 2”, were introduced at the Frankfurt and Tokyo motor shows respectively, to represent the third stage of Suzuki’s global strategy.
The 2007 Suzuki XL7 crossover SUV is based on a sophisticated platform with full-length underbody rails for added strength. The XL7 is now an all-wheel-drive vehicle that features four-wheel independent suspension. The standard powertrain for the Suzuki XL7 is a GM-designed, Suzuki-built 3.6-litre, V6 DOHC engine with power at an estimated 188kW/6,400rpm and 330 Nm/2,300rpm of torque.
The XL7’s 3.6-litre engine with variable valve timing is built under license by Suzuki in Japan using Suzuki engine-building technology at the Sagara engine plant.
The 3.6-litre, 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 litre larger than the 2.7-litre engine used in the previous XL-7, the new, larger XL7 was designed to deliver fuel economy equal to or better than its predecessor.
The XL7’s responsive road manners communicate a sense of confidence and control in virtually every driving scenario, while still providing one of the lowest noise and vibration levels in the midsize SUV category.
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