You’ve probably heard of the new Cadillac SRX. This crossover SUV comes with two rows of seating for up to five passengers. If you want to carry seven passengers, you can add an optional third-row power seat. Unlike many SUVs, the SRX is offered with either a 3.6-liter V6 or a 4.6-liter V8 engine, and you can choose between an automatic or manual transmission. It comes standard with rear-wheel drive, but all-wheel-drive is available as an option.
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SRX has a third row
The Cadillac SRX is a midsize luxury cross-over SUV. It has two generations, the first being a three-row, seven-passenger CUV, and the second, a five-door, two-row model that became Cadillac’s best-selling model in the U.S. The SRX’s third-row seat is optional, but if you need more space, you may want to consider a full-size Escalade.
The SRX is a sleek, slick-looking vehicle that is neither an SUV nor a station wagon. It boasts plenty of luxury features and is equipped with technology. It has a center touchscreen and available navigation, and its interior materials feel soft to the touch. The SRX offers decent headroom and legroom in all seating positions, but the optional third-row bench reduces cargo space. Six-footers will find their heads touching the headliner, and shorter people may be cramped.
SRX has a 3.6-liter V-6 engine
The 2012 Cadillac SRX is gaining a 3.6-liter V-6 engine as the standard option. The 3.6-liter V-6 from General Motors is expected to deliver up to 300 horsepower and 260 lb-ft (353 Nm). Currently, the SRX comes with a 3.0-liter V-6 that offers 265 horsepower and 223 lb-ft (302 Nm). The car will debut in late summer. Pricing will be determined closer to the start of production.
This new engine benefits from an array of measures that increase efficiency and save weight. These improvements include a revised cylinder head, larger intake valves and longer intake camshafts. The engine is also compatible with E10 fuel. The 3.6-liter engine is mated to a Hydra-Matic 6T70 six-speed automatic transmission with Sport Mode. Manual shifting is available on this model as well.
SRX has an adaptive suspension for third-row passengers
The Cadillac SRX is a luxury midsize SUV that blends a sporty exterior with luxury station wagon driving dynamics and spacious SUV interior space. Its redesigned interior is a pleasant surprise, with an impressive array of standard equipment. The SRX’s rear seats asymmetrically split and fold down, and the third-row seat can be power folded into the floor for additional passenger room.
Its interior is elegant and luxurious, and offers numerous standard features, including a Bose sound system with 5.1 digital surround sound. The audio system has a DVD navigation and rear seat DVD entertainment. The driver-assist package adds Adaptive Cruise Control and Automatic Front and Rear Braking. It also features Rear Cross Traffic Alert. The SRX has a driver-assist package that adds a Rear Cross Traffic Alert feature and Adaptive Cruise Control.
SRX is built on the same platform as the Cadillac CTS
The new Cadillac SRX will be a chunkier SUV than the current model. The CTS Sport Wagon will have a more car-like profile. Cadillac has not released many details about the new CUV, but the current SRX is built on the same Sigma platform as the CTS and STS. It’s believed to have a front-wheel-drive and transverse-mounted drive train.
The SRX will be introduced at major global auto shows later this year. The Cadillac CTS was introduced in 2004, but the SRX is the brand’s next-generation crossover, and it shares its platform with the CTS. The 2010 SRX will be a front-wheel-drive midsize SUV that will feature an elegant cabin and ample cargo space. The SRX is a good option for the growing luxury SUV market, but it may not be the right vehicle for every buyer.
SRX has impressive technology
The Cadillac SRX has impressive technology. First, it uses a 3.6L direct-injected V-6 engine rated at 308 horsepower and 359 Nm of torque. It also features advanced lightweight features to reduce overall weight, improve efficiency, and create a better front-to-rear weight balance. Other highlights include the CUE (common-user experience) interface, which integrates slide controls and proximity-sensing surfaces. The dash and interior are finished with supple leather.
The interior features power-adjustable pedals, which enable drivers to adjust the interior according to their unique proportions. Power-adjustable pedals eliminate the struggle caused by pedals that are too small. Additionally, the Cadillac SRX features sophisticated safety technologies that alert drivers to potentially dangerous situations. Among them are automatic braking with ultrasonic technology, radar, and camera technology. It also features an alarm system and alerts if the car gets too close to an obstacle.
