We enjoyed the rear DVD entertainment system with wireless headphones and remote on our long highway trips. Our SRX vehicle was equipped with amenities galore. Even though the brake and gas pedals had a power distance adjustment, it did not have a comfortable placement. The brakes on the SRX left us wanting something more because they were somewhat spongy with a high-mounted pedal giving you an unsure feeling about its braking abilities. Steering on the SRX provides just enough feedback needed to navigate your way through every-day situations. If the driving conditions ever become too much for the driver, then there is always the safety net of an electronic limited slip differential that works in conjunction with traction control and stability control.
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The CDC suspension system keeps the SRX very stable at highway speeds giving the driver the right amount of confidence. Our mpg figures during the review were slightly better averaging around 19mpg for combined highway and city driving. The 2.8-liter turbo 6 is a bit on the thirsty side for premium fuel getting a combined 18mpg from 15mpg in the city and 22mpg on the highway. Gas mileage for the SRX Premium trim level may have you visiting the gas station more than you want if you didn’t top off the tank on the previous stop. In most real-world (already rolling) environments the 300hp and 295 foot-pounds of torque comes on at the right time although the downshifts of the 6-speed automatic could be a little faster. It could be that the SRX gets just enough turbo lag to keep you from getting a 0-60mph time any better than 8.5 seconds. Even when you choose the turbocharged 2.8-liter V6 found in our test vehicle. You are not going to win any races from a dead-stop in the 2010 SRX. Just the way a Cadillac should without any of the old-fashioned rebound drama that you may have got from a classic 6,000+ pound Detroit-steel tank. The SRX has a nice ‘float factor’ on the highway. The bigger 20-inch wheels and 235/55/R20 Michelin Latitude tires actually provide a very good ride when combined with the optional ZF Sachs Continuous Damping Control suspension system. In our Premium level test vehicle the power was directed through a 6-speed automatic transmission to all 4 20-inch wheels. The 2.8-liter twin-scroll turbo charged engine provides just enough power to comfortably move all 4,387 pounds. Speaking of sophistication, the 2010 SRX has enough gadgetry to send a rocket to the moon and back. Comparing the two makes the outgoing style look very dated, while the 2010 SRX looks like it grew up overnight and now has some facial hair to show off its sophistication. Styling of the 2010 SRX is much different from its predecessor leaving many wondering if it is even related to the older model. In the past General Motors was criticized for cookie cutter interiors but now days they are very tasteful and sparing about it by only reusing the good stuff. The layout works well in the SRX just like it does on the CTS. You will notice that several other aspects of the dashboard are carried over from the Cadillac CTS such as the popup touch-screen LCD and controls below it. Inside you will find a bright easy-to-read instrument cluster with a center color LCD information display specific to the SRX. Our SRX all-wheel-drive premium test vehicle was equipped with just about every option available, which is the flavor that we prefer in this segment. The 2010 SRX screams quality from just about every angle from its quiet airtight cabin to the soft materials used throughout the interior. Without comparing the 2010 Cadillac SRX to the 2010 Lexus RX 350 Sport that we just reviewed, you can conclude that the SRX is a very polished vehicle.
Not only does the new 2010 SRX fill the empty cup that the previous generation SRX couldn’t, but it overfills it in some ways. After driving a new 2010 Cadillac SRX fully loaded with all of the goodies that Caddy has to offer, you would think Cadillac has been building a crossover for just as long as Lexus. Since then, the Lexus RX has helped define the crossover utility vehicle market. For the first time Cadillac has a vehicle that can begin a good fight against what has been one of Lexus’s prized possessions since 1998.
For 2010 the SRX is taking aim directly at the Lexus RX, BMW X3/X5 and Benz GLK.Ĭadillac is well known for building one of the SUV kings of the road, the Cadillac Escalade, as well as several other great luxury ‘cars’. First released into the market in 2004 as a car-based wagon, the SRX struggled to find its place to compete with the competition. When it comes to building a decent luxury crossover vehicle, the new 2010 Cadillac SRX pushes General Motors further in the right direction.
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