Test Drive Suzuki XL7 since 2007 SUV
Jack Semerkin - American
A Japanese king of compact sacrificers arrived in Russia with straight from America. With all seriousness, I argue - you have not seen such a glorious guy! Hello, May Neim from
If the cars were able to talk, then Suzuki-Grand-Vitara-XL-7 may be, it would be surrounded by this: Hi, my name is Jack Semerkin. I am the biggest compact all-day in the world, I have a seven salon, I am completed only with a 6-cylinder V-shaped engine of 2.7 liters, I have a frame design, a full distribution, and with a leather interior, hatch and a box, I stand cheaper than Toyota-RAV4. Questions?
What is already there - everything is clear. Collected exclusively in Japan and intended primarily for the North America market the biggest southety of Suzuki is ready to bring a rustle on the generated compact sports market Yottii Dvik! Although the suspicion is still citing. And what if our American-Japanese friend is just a znowdown, a shameless fifteentifier, who will not regret the truth for the red sense? Let's try to withdraw the space on clean water. Yankees, they say, the people are gullible.
Summit Summit
If you believe that only Europeans are concerned about the problems of passive security, then deeply mistaken. The American Insurance Institute of Road Safety (IIHS) is might and main the cars and gives them an estimate for the durability shown in the crash tests. Automotive companies have blood interested in the successful passage of such tests. And not only because of improving the image in the eyes of buyers. Machines with a good rating receive insurance benefits. There are only four estimates: bad, minimally permissible, satisfactory and good.
So, on these tests, Grand Vitara-XL-7 received the highest score and got into an elite jejit company. Only Akura-MDX, \u200b\u200bBMW-X5, Land Rover-Discovery-II, Lexus-RX300 and Mercedes-Benz M-Class were honored from all-wheel drive vehicles. Success to the seven was achieved thanks to the use of a frame with special energy absorbing zones, second-generation security pillows, as well as roof racks, reinforced steel steel inserts. Exactly from the same metal alloy, by the way, a gas tank is performed.
Separate air conditioner panel and individual deflectors allow you to order the temperature even with gallery
The functionality and readability of the dashboard took over the aesthetic refinement
False alarm
So, dear, and you still call yourself a full-fledged oscidence? - With delight I rub my hands. After all, the first point of our questionnaire struck the hole in the flawless biography of XL-7. Carter protection is not installed on the machine! And in this form for asphalt, as they say, not a single wheel. But here the salesman of Suzuki salon came to the aid of the Americans. It turned out that the sacrifice was just improving from the bus station and scout the pallet simply did not have time. For twenty minutes we settle! - assured the mechanic. We managed for fifteen. Well, okay, a nail man, I will pass with you around the city, then we will see what it is for Sukhov!
Good int. The very concept of the interior design invented Europeans to have at least some chances in the fight against the Japanese. Such a crazy thought crept in the head after the first five minutes of the trip. There is no words, the Salon XL-7 is assembled on the immaculate level. In the joints of the panels, it seems you do not seem and the blade of the razor. But where, in fact, were Japanese stylists? Unassumulative gray plastic, the same inexpressible upholstery of doors and seats, the steering wheel, on which the Suzuki emblem is not even eclipsed. Surprisingly - what would the Japanese be shying their brand?
It seems that the whole thing is that the money saved by the creators of XL-7 on the interior design went to develop a driver's workplace perfect in terms of ergonomics.
No matter how I tried to find a weak link here, only in vain spent time. Perfection begins with door handles, equally comfortable under double grip - and natural, and reverse. It is easy to climb into the salon and simply - the steps are not required. And door opening angles are simply amazed! Ease of managing lighting, excellent review, optimal seats adjustment set. Well, sevenkin, not to do what. But then just a surcharge. What do we have the following item? So so, capacity, it became
Full rattage - rarity for compact sacrifice
Pulls for the lever - access to the third row and opens
If you do not like the mouse uniform of the salon, make it up for leather seats and decorative inserts under the tree - the interior will play differently
Universal tires are too quickly clogged with mud, limiting excellent jejoys Suzuki
Five plus two equals seven? If you have not guessed, XL-7 is the elongated version of the sacrifice of Grand Vitara. Moreover, due to the increase in the wheelbase, the constructors managed to place three rows of seats in the car. But is this suzuki really designed for seven passengers? The answer will be like this - almost. Configuring under your own - above average - the growth of the driver's seat and the second series of seats, you can sit on the third at best of adolescents. It turns out a car with a peculiar seats formula 5 + 2 - five adults and two children. In this case, the inhabitants of the gallery will not feel disadvantaged. To their services and deflectors with temperature regulator, and cup holders, and small small pockets for trifles, and a 12-volt socket - in general, will be awake.
True, in the seven-bed version of the luggage space, it practically does not remain, but it is easy to help this. The second row of seats can be moved forward - special salazzas are provided, and the backs of the rear row are easy to fold, forming a flat and spacious platform for booties. Agree, this option is suitable in most situations - both in nature and shopping, and girls or boys.
The fact is that, as the creators of the Grand Suzuki suggest, women will make up to 70% of XL-7 buyers in the States. First of all, it is a housewife that impresses the practicality and capacity of minivans, but who dislikes them unnecessarily family, utilitarian image. XL-7 for such ladies is really the perfect option: with a small bus, he also looks like a salary athlete.
Children's room in the rear seat Grand Vitara is quite comfortable for two teenagers
Macho is not crying Not all cars that have undergone operation to increase growth, retain their former attractiveness. Grand Vitar surgical intervention has clearly benefited. If the usual five-door is reminded by a teddy bear with its rounded soft forms, then XL-7, adding in growth, became noticeably solid. In general, the seven grew out of short tanges of compact sports Yolti and her view and dimensions more like serious cars like Mitsubishi-Pajero-Sport and Jeep Cherokee. Clean, natural lines, tubercles muscles on the front and rear wings, a slight touch of noble chromium, magnificent wheeled wheels included in the basic bundle, and therefore seeming even more cute - and in general, and in the high-speed XL-7 produces a favorable impression. And respect in the stream is guaranteed.
Moreover, the advances issued to you by drivers in front of the cars, which, envy the predated grinding in the rear-view mirrors, are in a hurry to take right, quite justified.
What how much?
In the states of XL-7 is offered in four different equipment: standard, plus, touring and limited. However, only the last two are coming to us. Not worth it, the right of the word, disappear due to a limited choice, because the Grand Vitara is equipped according to the scheme all inclusive. In exchange for $ 28,900, you get a all-wheel drive car with a 5-speed mechanic, a steering power steering, two airbags, three rows of seats, a central lock, a complete electric car, heated seats and mirrors, alloy wheels, air conditioning with two control panels. In our opinion, it makes sense to report another thousand for the top version of the limited, in addition to the above-listed leather finishing, insertion under the tree, cruise control, a hatch with an electric drive, fog lights and a rear spoiler. Agree - sheepskin stands. The only unaccounted option is a box-machine - will cost $ 1250. And do not forget that all suzuki sold cars are received by the factory warranty for three years or 100,000 km.
Seven is ready to shamest On XL-7, a single motor is set - a 2.7-liter V-shaped gear with a power of 173 liters. with. Having argue about the dynamics with the most sporting sovereign, then BMW-X5, Grand Vitara can hardly be able to drive his competitors for a compact class for her - to spit.
Even in the company with a 4-speed automatic motor, the engine does not have a lack of power. If necessary, the car smoothly and slightly crawls at idle, and if I want to get joking, just climb the gas pedal plugger - squeezing in a lump, Suzuki jerks to jump forward. In addition, for the most desperate, there is a POWER button located on the left of the selector.
Although, let's say at once, you will not receive any fantastic portion of adrenaline. Just the box in this mode will be longer to hold the transmission, allowing you to accelerate more vigorously and without kick-down.
By the way, the dynamic qualities of the seven struck me simple fantastic silence and engine vibration. Thanks to the hydrobarms! I was even stronger than surprised, learning that the drive of the gas distribution mechanism of the Grand Vitara chain. Chain, by the way, is designed for the entire service life of the car and does not require maintenance. Great - It remains to come up with a non-servant suspension and never empty benzobac.
Although on the suspension (in front - independent, on the racks of Mac-Fersson, the back - continuous beam) XL-7 and so sin complain. It's hard and spring, it with calm elephant perceives pits, cracks and a cumey bridge. At the same time, thanks to the elongated base, the car is not a goat, the balusa passengers is very good for the oscidence of the smoothness of the stroke.
But with handling on the asphalt, as always. I do not blame me - the dependent rear suspension of the real universal southener will make himself felt. Noticeable and disturbing rolls in turns, an empty steering wheel, an early tendency to drift - I have not opened anything for myself. Although it should be noted that in comparison with the usual Grand Vitra XL-7 at high speed, it keeps directly. However, it should not scour it by definition - again due to the elongated base.
Where the infantry will not pass Having lighted in manageability, a clear case, won in the passability. For their high-quality qualities, no doubt, Suzuki is so much to be ashamed. Caution Fingers: Framework - It's time, a good protection of aggregates - two, a handout with a downstream transmission - three. Impressive and moves of the suspension. It is not surprising that in the mud, and not only in a snow slush and on a broken settlement, the seven feels quite confident. Motor, as we know, do not occupy the moment, the four-wheel drive can be connected at speeds up to 100 km / h - the manufacturer strongly recommends that the car moves in a straight line, and not turned - and then you will see the blackened parquet Toyota owners and the envy Honda.
The All-terrain abilities of Grand Vitara plays in the same league with sports and Pajero-Pinin. However, everything is good in moderation. And do not forget that the base of the car is quite long, and the clearance is not so outstanding - just 19 mm. But the main thing remember that on your XL-7 there are universal road tires. Let you do not be deceived by the Ovg-Route Bridgestone-Dewler Tires. The toothless protector is instantly clogged with mud, and the wheels begin to slip in innocuous situations. But believe me, you would lose much more money for more fuel and nerve cells due to road noise, if Suzuki installed full-fledged jejberry rubber on the seven.
Please love and complain By and large, Grand Vitara-XL-7 does not need any protection. Consumer qualities of the Sough -head talk better than any recommendations. In our opinion, the biggest Suzuki significantly spread the framework of compact SUV. No matter how trivially sounded, but it really is. Recall at least about the dimensions, the level of equipment and the price. In a word, I will be extremely surprised if Jack Semerkin will not get into the leaders of sales in its class during the near future. Good luck to you, healthy!
Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7
Total information
Body
7-seater wagon
Curb weight, kg
1680.
Full weight, kg
2260.
Length x Width x Height, mm
4685 x 1780 x 1740
Base, mm.
2800.
Pitch, mm.
1500.
Maximum speed, km / h
180.
Fuel consumption, l / 100 km
9.9 / 15.6
Fuel reserve
64 (AI-95)
Engine
Location
Front cross
Design
6-cylinder, V-shaped,
with two camshafts in cylinder heads,
with distributed fuel injection
Number of valves on the cylinder
4
Cylinder diameter x Piston stroke, mm
88 x 75.
Working volume, SMZ
2736.
Compression ratio
9.5: 1.
Power, hp (kW) at rpm
173/5500
Torque, kgcm (nm) at rpm
24.6 (241) / 4000
Chassis
Transmission
Drive on the rear wheels with a plug-in bridge
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed, with a downstream gear
Transmission numbers:
I; II; III; IV; Z.Kh.
2.83; 1.49; 1.0; 0.69; 2.7
main gear
5,7
Lowing Transmission
1,82.
Suspension:
in front
independent, on the racks of Mac-Ferson,
transverse levers
stabilizer transverse stability
behind
dependent, spring, multi-type
Steering
Rack with amplifier
Torkemose
in front
Disk ventilated
behind
Drum, ABS
Tire size
235/60 R16
PER
Attractive price and equipment, magnificent noise insulation, powerful engine, ore-road abilities, spaciousness of minivan
AGAINST
Boring interior, versatile tread pattern, noticeable rolls in turns, rear drum brakes
Mikhail Medvedev, photo Maxim Goncharov
A source: Limousine magazine [07/01]
