Cadillac has completely redesigned its SRX crossover for the 2010 model year, and the result is a smaller, better-looking vehicle that is a worthy competitor among luxury crossovers.
The SRX is now in its second generation. The first was a rear-wheel drive model, while the new one has front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive being optional.
Another key difference in the new model is the seating configuration. The previous model came with a third row of seating, but now there are two, which provides greater cargo space in the rear.
The V-8 engine from the previous model is gone, replaced by a pair of V-6s; a 3.0-liter direct-injection which makes 260 horsepower and 221 pounds-feet of torque and a 2.8-liter turbocharged power plant that makes 300 horsepower and 295 pounds-feet.Both engines are linked to a six-speed automatic transmission.
General Motors says the new engines offer the same level of performance of the previous ones but with improved fuel economy and lower emissions.The base engine gets 18 mpg city and 25 highway with front-wheel drive and 17 and 22 with all-wheel drive.
Cadillac says the all-wheel-drive system enhances stability and handling on different types of surfaces, including wet pavement or winding roads, and bolsters safety.
The SRX has a towing capacity of 2,500 pounds, or 3,500 pounds with the optional towing package.
The most striking thing about the new SRX is its appearance.
I used to thing the prior model was one of the least attractive vehicles on the market. Its boxiness and bloated look was not at all suited to Cadillac's overall design language.
Now, however, the SRX looks like a legitimate Cadillac.
The bold design highlights the performance aspects of the SRX, and the style more clearly defines luxury.
Eighteen-inch wheels are standard, while 20-inch wheels are optional. There are chrome front fender vents that include side-marker lights, and there is an integrated spoiler on the rear edge of the roof.
On the interior, there are hand-stitched covers on the instrument panel. A center instrument-panel stack holds the climate and audio-system controls. The optional navigation system has a screen that pops up from the top of the dash.Among other special features are headlights that turn slightly in the direction the vehicle is turning, a power rear tailgate with adjustable height setting, a hard-disc drive for audio storage and dual screens for the rear-seat entertainment system.Bluetooth is standard, along with GM's OnStar system, which offers turn-by-turn navigation for those who don't take the navigation system.Among standard safety features are a body structure and chassis designed to absorb crash energy, electronic stability control with traction control, four-wheel antilock disc brakes, roof-mounted side-curtain air bags for both rows, front seat-mounted side air bags, front safety belts with dual pretensioners and load limiters, rollover mitigation sensors and trailer stability assist.The base price starts at $33,330 and ranges as high as $47,540.
The SRX is now in its second generation. The first was a rear-wheel drive model, while the new one has front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive being optional.
Another key difference in the new model is the seating configuration. The previous model came with a third row of seating, but now there are two, which provides greater cargo space in the rear.
The V-8 engine from the previous model is gone, replaced by a pair of V-6s; a 3.0-liter direct-injection which makes 260 horsepower and 221 pounds-feet of torque and a 2.8-liter turbocharged power plant that makes 300 horsepower and 295 pounds-feet.Both engines are linked to a six-speed automatic transmission.
General Motors says the new engines offer the same level of performance of the previous ones but with improved fuel economy and lower emissions.The base engine gets 18 mpg city and 25 highway with front-wheel drive and 17 and 22 with all-wheel drive.
Cadillac says the all-wheel-drive system enhances stability and handling on different types of surfaces, including wet pavement or winding roads, and bolsters safety.
The SRX has a towing capacity of 2,500 pounds, or 3,500 pounds with the optional towing package.
The most striking thing about the new SRX is its appearance.
I used to thing the prior model was one of the least attractive vehicles on the market. Its boxiness and bloated look was not at all suited to Cadillac's overall design language.
Now, however, the SRX looks like a legitimate Cadillac.
The bold design highlights the performance aspects of the SRX, and the style more clearly defines luxury.
Eighteen-inch wheels are standard, while 20-inch wheels are optional. There are chrome front fender vents that include side-marker lights, and there is an integrated spoiler on the rear edge of the roof.
On the interior, there are hand-stitched covers on the instrument panel. A center instrument-panel stack holds the climate and audio-system controls. The optional navigation system has a screen that pops up from the top of the dash.Among other special features are headlights that turn slightly in the direction the vehicle is turning, a power rear tailgate with adjustable height setting, a hard-disc drive for audio storage and dual screens for the rear-seat entertainment system.Bluetooth is standard, along with GM's OnStar system, which offers turn-by-turn navigation for those who don't take the navigation system.Among standard safety features are a body structure and chassis designed to absorb crash energy, electronic stability control with traction control, four-wheel antilock disc brakes, roof-mounted side-curtain air bags for both rows, front seat-mounted side air bags, front safety belts with dual pretensioners and load limiters, rollover mitigation sensors and trailer stability assist.The base price starts at $33,330 and ranges as high as $47,540.
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