3-point seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
Audio System:
Available AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo system, optional premium audio with subwoofer.
Navigation:
Optional factory-installed GPS navigation system.
Driver Assistance
Rear View Camera:
Optional rear-view camera integrated with navigation screen.
Connectivity
Auxiliary Input:
Standard auxiliary audio input jack.
Bluetooth:
Optional Bluetooth hands-free phone system.
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Oil Change Interval:
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first.
Engine Air Filter:
Replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or as needed based on driving conditions.
Spark Plugs:
Replace approximately every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) with iridium-tipped plugs.
Transmission Fluid Change:
Inspect every 30,000 miles (48,000 km), change typically around 60,000-100,000 miles (96,000-160,000 km) under normal conditions.
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil Type:
SAE 5W-30, API Service SL or SM classification (Synthetic recommended)
Engine Oil Capacity:
Approximately 5.5 US quarts (5.2 liters) with filter change
Coolant Type:
Ethylene Glycol based, Suzuki Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC) or equivalent (Pink color)
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 3 or DOT 4
Known Issues
Common Complaint 1:
Occasional reports of minor oil leaks from valve cover gaskets or oil pan.
Common Complaint 2:
Some owners have reported issues with the catalytic converter.
Common Complaint 3:
Potential for premature wear on suspension components like control arm bushings in some cases.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Manufacturer:
Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan
Model Evolution
Generation:
Second Generation XL-7 (introduced for the 2007 model year)
Platform Sharing:
Based on the GM Theta platform, shared with models like the Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent, but with a longer wheelbase for 7-passenger capability.
Production
Manufacturing Location:
Ikoma, Nara, Japan (Assembly at Suzuki's Koto Plant)
Production Years:
2007-2009 (for this generation)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Fuel Economy Rating:
EPA estimated 16 MPG city / 23 MPG highway (FWD) - considered competitive for its class and powertrain at the time.
Ratings
Consumer Reports Reliability:
Varied by model year and specific components, generally rated average to below average in some surveys for the second generation.
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