Ok, JUST FOR CLARIFICATION: Suzuki has REAL 4wd in their Theta based vehicle, Chevy/Saturn DO NOT. Suzuki is building their own version in JAPAN with their own ENGINE,TRANY,T-CASE,DIFFS... It's like the Porche and VW bug, same platform but worlds apart.
SO GM's version is all CAR (fwd transmission with a rear output-NO LO RANGE, NO LOCK) Suzuki is using the mechanicals from the XL7 with a NEW t-case that has fulltime 4wd, STILL 100% SUV even with the IS setup (how many are chucking the IFS for a solid axle? It's even easier in the rear!).
Should also note the new GV comes with 29" tall tires, XL7 has 27" tall tires. GV is better off-road than the XL7 is and appears to be more fuel effecient even though there weighing in about the same with the same drivetrain (aerodynamics).