Modeled on the Concept X2 car, which premiered at the 2005 New York Auto Show, the 2008 Suzuki XL7 has a simpler design. This car-based, crossover sport utility vehicle has a uni-body platform engine designed by General Motors and built by Suzuki. The Suzuki XL7 slugs it out with the likes of Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander and the Subaru Tribeca.

The 2008 Suzuki XL7 comes in four trims - Base, Premium, Luxury and Limited. The standard configuration across trims is a 252-horsepower, 3.6-liter, V-6 engine teamed with a five-speed automatic transmission. It comes with rear-wheel and all-wheel drive options. Suzuki calls the 100,000-mile/7-year limited powertrain warranty America's number one warranty.The 2008 Suzuki XL7 comes in four trims - Base, Premium, Luxury and Limited. The standard configuration across trims is a 252-horsepower, 3.6-liter, V-6 engine teamed with a five-speed automatic transmission. It comes with rear-wheel and all-wheel drive options. Suzuki calls the 100,000-mile/7-year limited powertrain warranty America's number one warranty.

The Base model has a 16-inch wheelbase, while the other trims come with a 17-inch wheelbase. Standard exterior features on all models include a roof rack, Nivomat, and power tilt-and-slide sunroof; fog lamps and aluminum roof rails are standard only on the Limited. Power windows and door locks, 60/40-split folding second row seats and 50/50-split fold-flat third row seating with air conditioning are standard interior features across trims. In-dash navigation system and rear-seat DVD entertainment with wireless headphones are among the optional features.

Dual-stage driver and front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS); anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution; electronic stability program with traction control, and remote keyless entry with panic button are some standard safety features for the 2008 Suzuki XL7. In front and side-impact tests, the 2008 XL7 received the maximum five-star rating.