Aussie Motoring

A sneak peek at what Suzuki has for the US market in 2007

Suzuki has released details of the vehicles it will be releasing in the United States in the new year.

2007 Suzuki XL7

Three trim levels are offered: XL7, Luxury and Limited. The XL7, offered in five- and seven-passenger configurations and either front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive, has a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $22,899. The XL7 Luxury adds leather-appointed interior, power driver seat, heated front seats, wood trim accents and 17-inch alloy wheels and has a starting MSRP of $24,599.

The top-of-the-line XL7 Limited features standard seven-passenger seating and adds fog lamps, rear spoiler, upgraded roof racks with aluminum lower bumper valances, premium XM Satellite Radio-ready audio system with seven speakers (including subwoofer), auto-dimming antiglare rearview mirror with compass, remote starter and DVD entertainment system. The feature-packed XL7 Limited carries an MSRP of $27,949.

2007 Suzuki SX4

The SX4’s standard features include six airbags; front driver and passenger airbags, driver and passenger side-impact airbags and side-curtain airbags; four-wheel ABS with EBD, TPMS, seatbelt pretentioners, power windows, locks and mirrors, remote keyless entry, air conditioning, AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with four speakers, tilt steering wheel, 16-inch alloy wheels, black roof rails, daytime running lights, fender flares and silver bumper guards. SX4 carries an MSRP of $14,999.

The SX4 comes in two trim levels: SX4 and SX4 Sport. SX4 is available with the Convenience Package, which includes cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls.

SX4 Sport includes: TCS and ESP, auto temperature control, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, premium audio with six-disc CD changer and nine speakers (including subwoofer), silver-color roof rails and SmartPass keyless entry and start system. SX4 Sport has an MSRP of $16,399. All trim levels are available in manual or automatic transmission with standard AWD.

2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara

The list of standard safety features is extensive: ABS with EBD and ESP, including traction control, six airbags, three-point driver and front-passenger seat belts featuring shoulder height adjustment; in the rear seat, each passenger is provided with a three-point seat belt system and a headrest. With its carefully engineered control layout and close attention to materials and fit-and-finish, the interior of the Suzuki Grand Vitara is functional and attractive.

The Grand Vitara comes in three trim levels: Base, XSport and Luxury. The standard five-speed manual transmission and two-wheel drive starts at an MSRP of $19,379. The Grand Vitara with Luxury Package and Four-Mode full-time four-wheel-drive system drives tops out at $23,399.

The Suzuki Forenza Sedan and Forenza Wagon

The Forenza sedan and Forenza Wagon feature Pininfarina styling, high standard feature content, powerful engines and backing by America’s #1 Warranty.

Last year, both Forenza models received a fresh front fascia design that incorporates a new Suzuki family grille. Both the Forenza sedan and the Forenza Wagon are available in one trim level, and customers can choose to add the ABS option, the Convenience Package (remote keyless entry and cruise control) or the Popular Package (remote keyless entry, cruise control and power tilt-and-slide sunroof).

The starting MSRP for the Forenza sedan is $13,999 and $14,699 for the Forenza Wagon

2007 Suzuki Reno

With its sculpted European styling and lively 2.0-liter, four-cylinder, 16-valve DOHC engine, the Reno is an attractive alternative to compact competitors. New in the 2005 model year, the five-door Reno offers budget-conscious buyers versatility for their active lifestyle.

The starting MSRP for the Reno is $13,499. The Reno also has an available Convenience Package, adding power tilt-and-slide sunroof, remote keyless entry, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift lever knob and cruise control.

2007 Suzuki Aerio

The fun-to-drive Aerio sedan comes standard with a sporty 2.3-liter, four-cylinder, 16-valve DOHC engine with 155 horsepower and 152 lb.-ft. of torque and adds more value in 2007 with the addition of a standard AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system.

Aerio is available in two trim levels (Aerio and Premium), and buyers can choose between a front-wheel-drive system, and an all-wheel-drive (AWD) system, which comes with standard automatic transmission. Prices start at $14,299 for the Aerio and $14,399 for the Aerio Premium.

Suzuki XL7 - The all-new 2007 Suzuki XL7 made its world debut at the 2006 New York International Auto Show. Suzuki’s flagship SUV evolves from a truck-based SUV to a more car-like unibody design with front-wheel drive and available all-wheel drive.

The larger, more comfortable Suzuki midsize crossover SUV is powered by a sophisticated, Suzuki-built 3.6-liter V6 engine matched to a five-speed automatic transmission with manumatic control.

Follow the link to see the full report on the Suzuki XL7 SUV

Suzuki SX4 - Making its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show, the Suzuki SX4 is a compact sport X-over (crossover) vehicle with a versatile five-door hatchback design and standard all-wheel drive. The stylish Suzuki SX4 offers bold attitude with performance.

SX4 features a 2.0-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine matched to a five-speed manual transmission or available four-speed automatic with manumatic control. Six airbags and ABS with electronic brake-force distribution are standard

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One of the more popular cars with motoring writers for 2005 was the Suzuki Swift but what does this car really have going for it?

A blunt nose certainly does give this car a presence and butat first glance the price tag of $15,990 for the base model might turn people away. At that price it certainly isn’t as cheap as the Holden Barina or the Ford Fiesta but then the Suzuki Swift does come with more features that it’s cheaper competitors.

The base model comes with:

Dual front airbags

ABS brakes

Six speaker CD set into the dash with controls mounted on the steering wheel

Height-adjustable seatbelts

Height adjustable driver’s seat

Electric windows and mirrors

Power steering

Remote central locking

The Swift is powered by a 1.5 litre engine that reportedly works best with the 5 speed manual box and doesn’t perform well with the 4 speed auto. On country trips that involve hills small engines and 4 speed automatic boxes tend to produce lots of unnecessary gear changing as the auto box struggles to find the right gear for the conditions.

Suzuki claims that the Swift will return 9 litres per 100 km around town and 5.9 litres per 100 km in highway mode.

You can find a more comprehensive report here