[CAR REVIEW] Suzuki XL7 Hybrid: convince users with many practical improvements

Although it is only a mid-life upgrade, the 2024 Suzuki XL7 Hybrid has become much more attractive in the eyes of consumers, with new design highlights, additional equipment and especially an extremely fuel-efficient mild-hybrid engine block. In order to receive the fairest and most objective reviews sent to readers, a series of random experiencers have been selected to try and comment on the new Suzuki XL7 Hybrid 2024 product, which has just been launched in the Vietnamese market. Take care of each design, increase the sporty look Mr. Tung Nguyen - a driver specializing in driving 16 and 30-seater service cars - commented that the updated version of Suzuki XL7 Hybrid has changes in black paint details such as the steering wheel, front bumper, wheels, and rearview mirrors, giving the car a much more youthful appearance than the old generation. Sharing the same opinion with Mr. Tung, Ms. Bao Han - Tay Ho, Hanoi - assessed that the "ivory - black" paint color on the new version when in the sun will shine and turn to sand yellow, which is very fashionable, "flattering" for women.

Passenger Satisfaction Space Sitting inside and experiencing the test drive for the first time, Mr. Duy Nghia - Dong Anh, Hanoi - highly appreciated the interior tone of the XL7 Hybrid. Almost every detail from the seats, dashboard, dashboard... are all black, with dark tones, thus bringing luxury. The most impressive is that the decorative panels are designed in glossy wood color, creating a high-class feeling and very well-groomed when looking at them. As a person who often has to travel to the provinces for work, Ms. Bao Han highly appreciates the interior space of the XL7 Hybrid. Sitting in the back seat, the reclining as well as the smoothness of the car completely convince the user. Not to mention, the trunk space is also very spacious, capable of accommodating up to 4 large suitcases and accompanied by 4-6 standard suitcases when folding the last bench. Mr. Tung Nguyen said that the biggest value that the Suzuki XL7 Hybrid 2024 brings to passengers is comfort. The glass windows are widened. When moving, the car brings a feeling of smoothness and not at all to the rear passengers. Mr. Tung Nguyen is a person who often drives long distances and travels for a long time, so he especially appreciates the cooler on this new Hybrid version. Not to mention, the air conditioner with 2 independent front / rear indoor units helps optimize cooling and is especially useful in summer. Although these are only small details, they are extremely valuable, helping Mr. Duy Nghia, who has experienced many 7-seater cars before, has a special interest in the leather steering wheel on the Suzuki XL7 Hybrid. He shared, the leather-wrapped steering wheel makes the steering wheel more comfortable. The automatic on-off lighting helps the driver focus more on driving, not forgotten when going through the road tunnel or going down to the basement to park the car.

Smooth operation, outstanding savings Mr. Nguyen Trung said that he had a deep experience with a previous Suzuki XL7, in a journey of more than 1,000 km from Hanoi to Quang Binh and round trip. Compared to the previous generation, the Suzuki XL7 Hybrid feels much smoother in the low speed range. When it is necessary to accelerate instantly, the engine roar is also reduced, bringing a pleasant feeling to the passengers in the car. In the high-speed range, the driver can still easily calculate to overtake other vehicles whether on highways or mountain passes. Mr. Tung Nguyen said that the Cruise Control feature is a suitable and necessary equipment to support drivers on long journeys. When driving long distances, the car automatically keeps the accelerator pedal to help the driver get less tired. The chassis system of the car is designed to be sturdy, so the driver is completely confident when crossing potholes or rough road surfaces. The suspension system is not too flexible, making cornering operations stable and not creating a feeling of splashing - easy to cause motion sickness for rear passengers. Extremely reasonable cost of ownership and use Suzuki XL7 Hybrid owns a mild-hybrid engine block, which makes acceleration smoother, smoother and more powerful; at the same time, it still maintains the same power capacity as versions using conventional internal combustion engines. The advantage of that system is that when stopping and waiting for a red light, the car will shut off the engine and take energy from the battery to feed the air conditioner as well as the entertainment screen cluster As a result, the Suzuki XL7 Hybrid owns an extremely impressive fuel consumption, only about 5.9 L/100 km mixed. In particular, the distance between the two maintenance milestones is set much thinner than other products, namely every 6 months or 7,500 km, instead of every 5,000 km as usual, which is a difference of up to 25%. Converting the cost of vehicle maintenance per 15,000 km of rolling or equivalent to 1 year of use is only about 2.7 million VND. With the origin of the whole imported unit, the Suzuki XL7 Hybrid is being distributed in Vietnam at a price of only 599 million VND - a figure that is considered extremely attractive by experienced passengers such as Mr. Tung Nguyen or Ms. Bao Han. In addition, Suzuki Vietnam is also supporting 50% of the registration fee to be deducted directly from the selling price for customers who buy cars. In summary, all 4 guests commented that the Suzuki XL7 Hybrid is a worthwhile upgrade: eye-catching design, sufficient equipment, bringing a comfortable feeling of use to passengers, easy control by the driver, and especially the price to own as well as extremely reasonable operating costs. This will certainly be the premise for this car to develop beyond