Whether or not it’s taking household on a fast trip up the West Coast or dropping off “clients” on the airport, the XL6 has but to interrupt a sweat.
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Time spent: 4 of six months
Distance coated: 3 852 km
Common gas consumption: 6.87 L/100 km
We like: Sufficient consolation for six passengers, additional massive boot.
We don’t like: Restricted to cruising in and across the metropolis
As house within the CAR storage begins to shrink with the inflow of standard check automobiles, however the current inflow of six SUVs and a bakkie simply forward of the SUV shootout as seen within the July situation, the Suzuki stands out for its means to slide out and in of the narrowest nook within the storage forward of its assignments.
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At simply 1 735 mm huge, the narrow-hipped XL6 matches into comparatively tight bays, though rear passengers must observe care, because the doorways are on the big aspect and might be caught by gusts of wind. There are upsides to these massive rear doorways, although. Their sizeable rear glazing is helpful for protecting stressed youngsters occupied with a very good view of their environment, to not point out serving to to stave off the automotive illness that generally accompanies journey in darkish, claustrophobic rear lodging.
Forward of the SUV shootout, I packed the household in for an impromptu street journey towards Ceres to scout a selected part of the route, and the XL6 didn’t skip a beat. Its first journey out of Cape City’s confines did spotlight the truth that the little Suzuki MPV is most comfy and economical round city, the place the gas consumption hovers at round 6.9 L/100 km when cruising alongside between 80 and 90 km/h. Pushing on slightly on the nationwide restrict is simple sufficient for the rev-happy K15B engine, however even in fifth gear the consumption suffers.
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With the winter months rolling in, and the toddler’s boots and toys tending to be moist and soiled, the faux-leather upholstery has been a breeze to maintain clear. That is particularly helpful when the XL6 is known as as much as make fast shuttle runs to Cape City Worldwide Airport, and all I need to do is wipe off the inside with a moist fabric. My passengers to this point have beloved the 2 particular person seats within the center row, whereas the 2 seats within the third row simply fold away to accommodate carry-on and check-in baggage.