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XL-7 Gen 2 -Introduced in 2007 designated by 4 doors, and a larger capacity from a Grand Vitara. Upgraded trim packages, transverse mounted V6 engine, Unibody design.
ENGINE
Type: 3.6-liter, V6, 24-valve DOHC (Suzuki N36A)
Materials: Aluminum cylinder block/aluminum cylinder heads
Displacement: 3.6 liters (3,564 cc/217 cu. in.)
Bore x stroke: 94.0 mm x 85.6 mm/3.70 in. x 3.37 in.
Compression ratio: 10.2:1
Horsepower: 252 hp @ 6,500 RPM
Torque: 243 lb.-ft. @ 2,300 RPM
Valves per cylinder: Four
Fuel system: Electronic multi-port fuel injection, variable induction system, in-tank fuel pump
Emission compliance: Dual, close-coupled catalytic converters, positive crankcase ventilation, intake and exhaust cam phasers with internal exhaust gas recirculation and evaporative emissions system
Exhaust: Dual, stainless steel
TRANSMISSION
Five-speed automatic (AF33-5 Aisin AW) with manumatic control
1st 4.68:1
2nd 2.94:1
3rd 1.92:1
4th 1.30:1
5th 1.00:1
Reverse 3.18:1
Final drive ratio 2.48:1
ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE SYSTEM
Electronically controlled, on-demand all-wheel drive. PTO on transaxle with rear-mounted electronic clutch pack delivers torque to rear wheels as necessary.
SUSPENSION
Front: Independent: MacPherson strut suspension with coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers and 26 mm anti-roll bar.
Rear: Independent: Multi-link (four link) suspension with coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers and 20 mm anti-roll bar. Seven-passenger versions are fitted with Nivomat load-leveling shock absorbers.
STEERING
Type: Hydraulic, power-assisted, fixed-ratio rack-and-pinion
Overall ratio: 17.1:1
Turns, lock-to-lock: 2.7
Turning circle: 41.8 ft. (12.7 meters) curb-to-curb
BRAKES
Front: Power-assisted vented disc (11.6 in./296 mm) with floating two-piston calipers and pad wear sensors
Rear: Power-assisted disc (11.6 in./296 mm) with single piston calipers
ABS: Standard, four-wheel, four-channel with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
Traction control: Standard, engine torque reduction
Electronic Stability
Program (ESP)1
(including traction control): Standard
WHEELS 16 x 6.5-in. alloy
17 x 7.0-in. alloy
17 x 7.0-in. chrome plated alloy (Platinum Touring Package)
TIRES P235/65R16
P235/60R17
Spare: Full-size spare
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 112.4 in. (2,857 mm)
Overall length: 197.2 in. (5,008 mm)
Overall width: 72.2 in. (1,835 mm)
Overall height: 68.9 in. (1,750 mm)
Tread width, f/r: 61.6 in. (1,565 mm)/61.8 in. (1,570 mm)
Overhang, front: 37.5 in. (953 mm)
Overhang, rear: 46.5 in. (1,181 mm)
Ground clearance: 7.9 in. (200.6 mm)
Approach angle: 17.5 degrees
Departure angle: 20.0 degrees
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Headroom
Front: 41.3 in. (1,048 mm)
Rear: 40.0 in. (1,015 mm)
Third: 38.8 in. (986 mm)
Legroom
Front: 41.2 in. (1,047 mm)
Rear: 38.8 in. (986 mm)
Third: 30.9 in. (784 mm)
Shoulder room
Front: 55.6 in. (1,413 mm)
Rear: 55.3 in. (1,405 mm)
Third: 50.0 in. (1,270 mm)
Hip Room
Front: 52.2 in. (1,325 mm)
Rear: 53.1 in. (1,350 mm)
Third: 38.2 in. (971 mm)
Total interior volume: 146.1 cu. ft.
Passenger volume: 132.1 cu. ft.
Maximum cargo volume: 14.0 cu. ft. (all seats up)/ 49.4 cu. ft. (behind 2nd row)/ 95.2 cu. ft. (behind 1st row)
CAPACITIES
Fuel tank: 18.6 gallons (70.3 liters)
Engine oil: 5.0 quarts (4.8 liters) with filter
Engine coolant: 12.7 quarts (12.0 liters) two-row configuration
13.1 quarts (12.4 liters) three-row configuration
CURB WEIGHT
2WD, auto transmission: 3,886 lbs. (1,763 kg)
AWD, auto transmission: 4,049 lbs. (1,837 kg)
Weight dist, f/r: 57 percent/43 percent
Payload: 1,127 lbs. (511 kg)
TOWING
2WD, auto transmission: 3,500 lbs. (1,587 kg)
AWD, auto transmission: 3,500 lbs. (1,587 kg)
EPA FUEL ECONOMY ESTIMATES
2WD, auto transmission: 18 mpg/city and 24 mpg/highway
AWD, auto transmission: 17 mpg/city and 23 mpg/highway
