The Gazette (Montreal) (Enlarge photo)

Huntsville, Ont. - When did Suzuki get all grown up? I suppose I should have noticed the latest XL7 was an adult-sized SUV aimed at the affluent and middle-aged. But, then, the new SX4 continued Suzuki's raucous image aimed at impressing the young and light of wallet.

The Audi Q7 is an imposing vehicle. It not only looks large and heavy, it has a road presence many SUVs cannot match. A big part of its overwhelming impression is the optics at... // The Gazette (Montreal)

Despite the excitement apparent of him and his team for the refreshed model, his presentation to members of Canadian media was notably short and sweet. In not quite so few words, he said that the Grand Vitara would speak for itself once driven.

The model is aimed towards a customer shopping for an aggressively priced SUV that puts a heavy focus on ruggedness.

The integrated 'ladder-frame' body construction has benefits in safety, handling and strength. It's strong enough to enable a 3,000 lb. towing capacity, even in models making due with the new four cylinder engine. That's considerably more than anything in its class, and double as much in many cases.

A transfer-case four wheel drive system is fitted as well. It offers 3 drive settings starting with 4-HI, which acts as... // CanadaEast.com

Despite the excitement apparent of him and his team for the refreshed model, his presentation to members of Canadian media was notably short and sweet. In not quite so few words, he said that the Grand Vitara would speak for itself once driven.

The model is aimed towards a customer shopping for an aggressively priced SUV that puts a heavy focus on ruggedness.

The integrated 'ladder-frame' body construction has benefits in safety, handling and strength. It's strong enough to enable a 3,000 lb. towing capacity, even in models making due with the new four cylinder engine. That's considerably more than anything in its class, and double as much in many cases.

A transfer-case four wheel drive system is fitted as well. It offers 3 drive settings starting with 4-HI, which acts as... // Daily Gleaner