Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) introduced the all-new 2007 Suzuki XL7 midsize crossover SUV at the 2007 Middle East International Motor Show.

With the introduction of the new all-wheel-drive crossover SUV, Suzuki is moving forward to the next stage in its ongoing midsize car segment success story, according to a Suzuki official.

With sleek styling and expressive adaptability, the XL7 redefines the rapidly growing midsize SUV crossover segment. According to the chief engineer of the XL7, "The all-new XL7 was designed to blend SUV versatility and safety with increased driver and passenger comfort. The XL7 not only offers the cargo and seating flexibility for all aspects of a consumer's active lifestyle, but performance capabilities and safety features that give them the confidence of being in control."

The 2007 XL7 is bigger, bolder and more powerful than the previous generation XL-7 and retains Suzuki's strong styling cues, while offering all-wheel drive and seven-passenger seating.

In creating the XL7, Suzuki leveraged its SUV heritage and expertise to design an all-new vehicle for the midsize SUV crossover segment that provides style, room and adaptability for active, mobile lifestyles.

Suzuki began the first stage of its global strategy by strengthening its product line-up which started with Grand Vitara, Swift, and SX4. With the highly acclaimed series of these models, Suzuki has enjoyed enormous success across the world, receiving 'Car of the Year' awards in many countries. 

The B-segment Splash debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show, representing the second stage of its global strategy. In addition, two new D-segment prototype products, "Concept Kizashi" and its succeeding model "Concept Kizashi 2", were introduced at the Frankfurt and Tokyo Motor Shows respectively, to represent the third stage of Suzuki's global strategy.

As the result of its global strategy, Suzuki continues to build momentum and increase market share in recent years. In 2006, Suzuki sold 2,174,000 vehicles worldwide. Suzuki aggressively continues to pursue its sales goal of 2,350,000 units by the end of 2007, and 3,000,000 units by the end of 2009.

As for the Middle East market, Suzuki recorded 11,300 unit sales in 2005, is expecting over 20,000 units to be sold by the end of 2007, and targets 30,000 units by the end of 2009.

Suzuki hopes that the expansion of its product line-up in the midsize car segment and introduction of the all-new XL7 will help support continued market growth in the Middle East. - TradeArabia News Service