Suzuki XL-7

The Suzuki XL-7 is Suzuki's midsize SUV, launched in 2001 in North America alongside competitors Toyota Highlander, Hyundai Santa Fe & Pontiac Aztek. In India, the XL-7 is called the Maruti Grand Vitara (not to be confused with the current North American Grand Vitara, which has since been redesigned). The Maruti Grand Vitara is based on the previous generation platform.

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Recent Changes
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Styles and Major Options
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Pricing
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Gas Mileage
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Reliability

 * RECALL ALERT: Suzuki recalls over 46,000 XL-7 and Grand Vitara SUVs due to faulty pulleys

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Main Competitors

 * Nissan Micra
 * Ford Figo
 * Toyota Etios Liva
 * Hyundai Getz
 * Mitsubishi Colt
 * Toyota Yaris
 * Honda Fit/Jazz
 * Tata Indica
 * Hyundai i20
 * Chevrolet Aveo

Hybrid Models
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Generations
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Current Generation: (2006–present)
The 2007 XL-7, which debuted on April 13, 2006 at the New York Auto Show, shifts to the larger front wheel drive-based Theta platform, and will be built alongside the Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent at CAMI Automotive in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada. It features a Suzuki-built version of the GM High Feature engine, a DOHC 3.6 L V6 which produces 250 hp (185 kW) and 243 ft·lbf (329 N·m) as well as a five-speed automatic transmission.Also it was redesigned in 2007.

First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY)
The first-generation XL-7 was a Suzuki design, and the vehicle was essensially a streached Grand Vitara with company's 2.7 L V6 engine on a rear wheel drive-based platform with optional four wheel drive. The Sales of this SUV were slow in the United States, but has been a sales success in Canada.

Worldwide
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