What was the first 4×4 Suzuki?
To understand exactly how the model arrived at today’s finely tuned design, we need to go back to the very first examples of 4×4 innovation by Suzuki. And that was actually way back in 1970. The ‘Light Jeep’, LJ10, was Japan’s first mass-produced 4×4 in the mini car category.
Are Suzuki Jimnys good off-road?
Its small size and weight are its greatest allies off-road. It’s kind of half side-by-side, half four-wheel drive. While it doesn’t have the raw ground clearance other larger 4WDs have, the Jimny does have stacks of real-world clearance for off-road work.
Is Swift a four-wheel drive?
The Swift 4X4 comes with a fully automatic and permanent 4-wheel drive system that transfers additional torque to the rear wheels when necessary through a viscous coupling. The 4X4 version gets a mild crossover-style body kit.
What does the Suzuki XL 7 stand for?
Slotted above the Grand Vitara in Suzuki’s lineup, the XL-7 offered three-row seating. XL-7 stands for “Xtra Large 7 seater”. The first-generation XL-7 was a Suzuki design, had a body-on-frame construction, and was essentially a stretched Grand Vitara.
Is the Suzuki XL7 front wheel drive or AWD?
Both Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and All Wheel Drive (AWD) models of the XL7 were available. In May 2009, Suzuki halted production of the XL7 indefinitely due to low demand. Through May 10, 2009, CAMI Automotive Inc. had only produced four XL7s for Suzuki after producing more than 12,000 units the previous year.
Where was the Suzuki XL7 second generation built?
The second generation model used a version of the GM High Feature engine—designated N36A by Suzuki—built in Japan and shipped to CAMI Automotive in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada, where the XL7 was assembled with the Equinox and Torrent.
When did Cami stop making the Suzuki XL7?
In May 2009, Suzuki halted production of the XL7 indefinitely due to low demand. Through May 10, 2009, CAMI Automotive Inc. had only produced four XL7s for Suzuki after producing more than 12,000 units the previous year.
When did the Suzuki XL 7 come out?
Introduced during the 2001 model year and badged as the Grand Vitara XL-7, Suzukis newest and largest model is marketed under the XL-7 designation alone in order to draw a distinction between it and the smaller Grand Vitara.
What was the name of the Suzuki XL6 in 2000?
When Suzuki showed the concept version of this vehicle at the 2000 Detroit auto show, it was called the XL6. Suzuki squeezed another seat into the middle row, and now it is called XL-7.
How many seats does a Suzuki XL7 have?
The XL-7 also is nearly 2 inches wider at 72. Like the Grand Vitara, the XL-7 has a side-hinged tailgate that opens to the right. The seven seats (two more than the Grand Vitara) are arranged 2-3-2 front to rear. The middle seat and split rear seat fold for extra cargo space but are not removable.
What’s the difference between the Suzuki XL 7 and Grand Vitara?
Its easy to see the family resemblance between the XL-7 and Grand Vitara. But at 110.2 inches, the XL-7s wheelbase is more than a foot longer than the Grand Vitaras, and the XL-7s overall length is 19 inches greater at 183.7 inches. Like other Suzuki SUVs, the XL-7 is built on a truck chassis.