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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Not Tested
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Passenger
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Not Tested
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not Tested
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Rear Seat
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Not Tested
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
2002 SUZUKI XL7/PLUS/TOURING/LTD
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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120
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Average
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Collision Index
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101
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Average
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Theft Index
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Not rated
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Not rated
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
2002 SUZUKI XL7/PLUS/TOURING/LTD
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
2002 SUZUKI XL7/PLUS/TOURING/LTD
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
2002 SUZUKI XL7/PLUS/TOURING/LTD
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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5,319
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NHTSA campaign number:
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03V223000
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Defective part or component:
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VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
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Description:
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Certain passenger (111 MY 2002 Esteem, 777 MY 2002 Aerio, 2,368 MY 2003 Aerio) and sport utility (324 MY 2002 Grand Vitara, 274 MY 2003 Grand Vitara, 684 MY 2002 Grand Vitara XL-7, and 781 MY 2003 Grand Vitara xl-7) vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 212, ""windshield mounting."" The windshield may not be properly secured to the vehicle body due to insufficient adhesion between the paint applied during the second-stage painting process and the paint applied during final-stage painting. If the windshield is not properly secured, it may be separated from the vehicle during a crash resulting in ejection of unbelted occupants, increasing the risk of severe injury or death. Dealers will inspect these vehicles. Vehicles that are found to have insufficient paint adhesion will either have the problem remedied by repainting, or will be replaced, or repurchased and destroyed. Owner notification is expected to begin during July 2003. Owners should contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
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Recall date:
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01-05-2004
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Units potentially affected:
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196,876
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NHTSA campaign number:
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03V512000
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Defective part or component:
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
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Description:
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On certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable casing cap that is attached to the vehicle firewall can crack due to extended exposure to forces from the accelerator cable and insufficient long-term durability of the plastic casing cap. If the casing cap becomes cracked, movement of the inner accelerator cable through the cap can cause the inner accelerator cable to become frayed. If the inner accelerator cable becomes frayed, it can stick during vehicle operation. In the case where an accelerator cable sticks, the driver could have difficulty controlling vehicle speed, which could result in a crash. Dealers will replace the accelerator cable, which includes the plastic casing cap. Owner notification is expected to begin on or about January 5, 2004. Owners should contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
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Recall date:
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09-29-2004
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Units potentially affected:
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172,093
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NHTSA campaign number:
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04V427000
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Defective part or component:
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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Description:
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On certain passenger vehicles, under ambient temperatures below -25 degrees celsius, moisture can freeze in the fuel pressure regulator. As a result, fuel system pressure may increase at the time of engine start up, causing fuel loss at the fuel pipe/fuel hose connection. Fuel loss in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Dealers will replace the fuel pressure regulator, the fuel deliver hose and replace the hose clamp with an improved clamp. Owner notification began September 29, 2004. Owners should contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
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This 2002 SUZUKI XL7/PLUS/TOURING/LTD safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
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Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Intellichoice Cost of Ownership & Value Rating
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Cost of Ownership (2002 - 2006):
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Category:
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XL-7 4WD 4 Dr Sport Utility:
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XL-7 Touring 4WD 4 Dr Sport Utility:
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XL-7 Limited 4WD 4 Dr Sport Utility:
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XL-7 Plus 4WD 4 Dr Sport Utility:
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Depreciation
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$12,014
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$13,943
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$15,495
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$12,766
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Financing
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$4,818
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$5,231
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$5,476
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$5,027
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Insurance
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$5,960
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$5,960
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$5,960
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$5,960
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State Fees
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$428
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$454
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$465
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$443
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Fuel
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$5,437
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$5,437
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$5,437
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$5,437
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Maintenance
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$3,014
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$3,014
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$3,014
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$3,014
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Repairs
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$715
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$715
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$715
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$715
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Total 5-Year Ownership Cost
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$32,386
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$34,754
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$36,562
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$33,362
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Ownership costs are the costs to purchase and operate a vehicle over a period of time.
Understanding these costs can save you money and help you make a wiser financial
decision when it comes time to select a vehicle. Intellichoice is one of the leading
providers of automotive information in the U.S.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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3 years with Unlimited mileage
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Transferable
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Powertrain 7 years or 100,000 miles limited warranty is transferable with no deductible.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Batteries are covered for 2 years of 24,000 miles with no pro-rate. Roadside assistance on retail sales is covered fro 3 years or 36,000 miles after 09/01/01. Powertrain 7 years or 100,000 miles limited warranty is transferable with no deductible. Soft tops are covered for 2 years or 24,000 miles.
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This 2002 SUZUKI XL7/PLUS/TOURING/LTD warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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Seven passengers in a compact package.
By Mike Quincy, NewCarTestDrive.com
Suzuki has been building SUVs for the American market for a long time, and the inclusion of the third-row seat in the XL-7 makes a lot of sense. Without it, this would be just another SUV. The XL-7 is a decent alternative to a minivan or for a small family with a couple of kids who are too big for safety seats but not big enough to complain about being cramped in the way-back seats.The XL-7's part-time four-wheel-drive system works well when traveling off road, but doesn't offer the handling benefits on slippery roads of a full-time all-wheel-drive system. Suzuki's XL-7 has the looks and off-road capability of a genuine sport-utility. And it's available at a good price. It'll fit in your garage, and just may fit in your budget. |
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Overview:
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Based on the Suzuki Grand Vitara, the XL-7 seats up to seven passengers, with a tiny third-row bench as standard equipment. It's built on a longer wheelbase and features a more powerful V6 engine. For 2002, the Suzuki XL-7 gets a significant power boost, a longer list of standard equipment, and interior improvements designed to enhance safety, convenience and comfort.
Read the complete
2002 Suzuki XL-7 review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by NewCarTestDrive.com, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Awards
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