2003 Suzuki XL-7 2.7 petrol V6

Summary:

Good reliable vehicle

Faults:

The rear tailgate handle is thin black plastic which has broken twice.

A very poor design fault.

It has been replaced under warranty both time without hassle. The design fault was rectified on the new updated 2004 model with a stronger handle design.

No other noticable problems with this vehicle.

General Comments:

A great value for money vehicle that had no problems as an off road 4WD on Stradbroke Island. It has plenty of acceleration and handles well on and off the roads. There is ample room in the vehicle and plenty of air conditioning vents for front and rear passengers. The seating is adjustable and quite comfortable.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 16th May, 2005

2004 Suzuki XL-7 2.7 petrol

Summary:

A very good vehicle overall

Faults:

Nothing mechanically, but there is an annoying rattle in the rear door on rough ground.

The dealer could not replicate it and therefore would not fix.

General Comments:

We have been very happy with this vehicle so far.

The V6 is very smooth, but seems to rev highly.

The finish is excellent and very luxurious.

We have not really tested it off-road yet.

Fuel consumption and turning circle could be better.

Rear visibility is not terrific, but it has good side mirrors.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 16th January, 2005

3rd May 2005, 17:16

The rattle in the rear door-could very well be the number plate not as secure as it should be.

18th Dec 2005, 22:02

Suzukis are the bast cars ever made period!!!

29th May 2010, 20:39

We have had 2 Grand Vitara Prestige's and have a rear door rattle in both of them. The dealer tightened up a few things and it went away.

All round Zuks are beauts.

2001 Suzuki XL-7 xl7 2.7 V6

Summary:

A good conventional, reliable and versatile SUV

Faults:

Nothing!

General Comments:

Value for money. Loaded with features.

Roomy, comfortable, controls well laid out and easy to access. Front seats perhaps a tad small - they do however provide excellent body stability although thigh support could be better.

One of the few of this size and class with a full chassis and conventional four wheel drive system with high/low range.

Drives and handles well on the highway, and performance is adequate. Fuel consumption leaves a little to be desired. Stable and secure on gravel roads when driven according to the prevailing conditions and with FWD engaged.

Seven seater. With some handyman skills the rear seat can be removed and flat platform with storage space under can be made and fitted without the need to drill. Makes for a huge cargo compartment.

Overall, a good vehicle at a reasonable price. I'm more than happy with mine.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 11th December, 2002

30th Sep 2006, 20:28

Hi there I am thinking of buying a 2002 XL7 for the same reasons as you like it space, comfort and ladder frame and genuine 4wd ability. I would like some more information if you could on how you removed the back seats, as I would use mine for camping and the size of the thing (without the third row of seats) appealed to me.. any help would be great,

Please email me on ogosh@hotmail.com thanks!

2001 Suzuki XL-7 Limited 2.7 V6

Summary:

Best SUV on the market

Faults:

Nothing at all, a very reliable SUV.

General Comments:

This is a very reliable and practical SUV. Leaves my Honda for dead when we are Off Road. It seats 7 and has a very powerful V6 engine. Overall a quality built SUV!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 2nd September, 2002