Cadillac SRX

Infobox Automobile
name = Cadillac SRX


manufacturer = Cadillac
parent_company = General Motors
production = 2004–present
class = Mid-size crossover SUV
body_style = 5-door SUV

The Cadillac SRX is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by the Cadillac division of American automaker General Motors since the 2004 model year.

First generation (2004-2009)

Infobox Automobile
name = First generation


production = 2004-2009
class = Mid-size crossover SUV
body_style = 5-door SUV
layout = Front-engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
platform = GM Sigma platform
related = Cadillac CTS
Cadillac STS
engine = 3.6 L "High-Feature" V6
4.6 L "Cadillac Northstar" V8
transmisson = 5-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
fuel_capacity = Convert|20|usgal|L impgal|1
wheelbase = convert|116.4|in|abbr=on
length = convert|194.9|in|abbr=on
width = convert|72.6|in|abbr=on
height = convert|67.8|in|abbr=on
assembly = Lansing Grand River Plant, Lansing, Michigan, USA

Engine options include the Convert|255|hp|kW|0|abbr=on High-Feature V6 and the 4.6 L Convert|320|hp|kW|0|abbr=on Northstar V8. It is based on the GM Sigma platform and comes with a five or six-speed automatic transmission; rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are available.

An all-leather interior and curtain side airbags are standard in both models. Heated front seats and wood interior trim are standard in the V8 and available as options in the V6. DVD, sunroof, navigation system, and a power foldable third-row seat are all available options.

The base price is US$ 38,880 for the V6 and US$ 45,880 for the V8 version.

The SRX won "Car and Driver's" Five Best Trucks "luxury SUV" award for 2004, 2005 and 2006 and was nominated for the "North American Truck of the Year" award for 2004.

As of 2006, there will be no V-Series SRX-V, and the vehicle will not be replaced before 2008, though the interior will be upgraded with more luxurious materials and trim for the 2007 model year. A Sport model, also launched for 2007, will be an appearance package with larger wheels and less chrome.

The first generation SRX will be available through the 2009 model year.

econd generation (2010-)

Infobox Automobile


name = Second generation
aka = Cadillac Provoq
production = 2010-
body_style = 4-door SUV
layout = Front-engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
platform = GM Theta Premium
wheelbase = Auto in|11.4|0
length = Auto in|180.0|0
weight = Auto in|72.8|0
height = Auto in| 67.0|0

For the 2010 model year, Cadillac will introduce an all new SRX based on the Provoq concept vehicle [ [http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=126574 Forget BRX: 2010 Cadillac SRX Is the New SRX] ] . The production car will share the front-wheel drive GM Theta platform with Saab which will get its own CUV, the 9-4X.

The first official pictures of the production vehicle were released on August 15, 2008 [ [http://www.verdictoncars.com/jsp/vocmain.jsp?lnk=101&id=2896 First official shots of 2010 Cadillac SRX crossover—Verdict On Cars] ] .

References

External links

* [http://www.cadillac.com/cadillacjsp/model/landing.jsp?model=srx Cadillac.com Official site]
* [http://www.newcarzoom.com/2007/cadillac/srx.htm 2007 Cadillac SRX Review]
* [http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=100613 Edmunds Full Test: 2004 Cadillac SRX]
* [http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/driving/jeremy_clarkson/article1650328.ece TimesOnline] - Review of SRX 4x4 by Jeremy Clarkson