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Suzuki added 33% more engine displacement and 36% more horsepower to this year's XL7. The 3.6-liter V6 puts out 252 hp at 6,400 rpm and 243 lb-ft of torque at 3,200 rpm. That's up from 185 hp and 184 lb-ft for the 2.7-liter '06. The 24-valve DOHC mates to a five-speed automatic transmission that features a manual- shifting mode and reportedly lets drivers go from zero to 60 in less than 8 sec.
The 36% power boost, however, doesn't compromise fuel ratings. Designers delivered economies equal to or better than its predecessor. The AWD tester I drove has an EPA rating of 17/23 mpg, while the front-wheeldrive variant gets 18/24 mpg.
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