I have a secret.
There is a vehicle that I have wanted to blog about for months. To be honest, if I came right out and told you the name of this vehicle you would laugh. It has no cred. So I’ve kept it quiet. Till today.
My recent foray into cross-dressing drag sites has given me new confidence about introducing this vehicle. Before I name the vehicle, allow me to tell you a little about the Japanese art form that has inspired its design.
This vehicle is inspired by Kabuki and Noh Theater (intrigued?). Samurais in the old days would play many parts in Kabuki Theater. This vehicle is no Samurai, but it makes a passable Kabuki actress–considering that all parts in Kabuki are played by men.
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On that note, please meet the Suzuki XL 7. If you spot one of these rare vehicles on the road the overall effect is reasonably dramatic–all the more impressive considering that the SUV is a cousin to the milque toast Pontiac Torrent and Chevy Equinox.
If you look closely at the grille, you can see a Kabuki mask in there. Its enough to make you forget about the humble cheap motorcycle origins of this brand. Its almost enough to make you talk up this SUV at a cocktail party when you consider few SUVs are inspired by anything more than the need for pony-tailed blonde women to waste gas.
Its beauty goes more than skin deep, however. The Suzuki has been stretched to accomodate a third row seat (the only in its class.) It also features an excellent V6 engine with solid torque that is unique to the Suzuki. Finally, it offers a 10 year 100,000 mile warranty. All for about 23-24k. If you want the complete picture, I’ve linked it here.
On price alone, it embarasses many competitive SUVs.
On the other hand, this SUV is no Samurai. Dynamically it’s on par with most trucks. I also would not want to be caught submerged in ice water or traveling naked over a freezing mountain pass in this truck (typical Samurai training regimens.) There’s nothing manly about it.
If you keep an open mind however, this stylish Kabuki kart makes a impressive ride for anyone comfortable in their own automotive skin.
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