Filed under: Spy Photos, Crossovers/CUVs, Cadillac
Spy Shots: 2010 Cadillac SRX caught in full glory
by John Neff on Aug 13th 2008 at 2:25PM 
Click above for high-res gallery of 2010 Cadillac SRX spy shots
Our inside sources tell us Cadillac is very close to officially debuting its 2010 SRX crossover, but they can take their sweet time now that we have these new spy shots of the Wreath and Crest CUV in nothing but some checkered tape. With all the baggy covering gone from this prototype, we can clearly see its styling closely mimics that of the Provoq Concept, which Rick Wagoner introduced at CES last January. There are a couple of areas where the realities of production have toned down the concept's flair, but the vehicle's overall shape and detail remains. Built on GM's Theta Premium platform, the new SRX replaces the old model that was larger and a surprisingly poor seller. It was surprising because the old SRX was an athletic CUV that seemed to offer on paper what buyers wanted. This new model appears to be a smidge smaller and will likely offer more fuel efficient engines and a smoother ride. Look for its official debut in the coming days and weeks, but for now glance at our gallery below.
Gallery: 2010 Cadillac SRX - spy shots
[Source: KGP Photography]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
evaristo.jo 2:29PM (8/13/2008)
is that a smiley face where the emblem should be?
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Epyx 2:34PM (8/13/2008)
I concur - that is funny. Nice catch!
Yar 2:35PM (8/13/2008)
Um, yea... with glasses...
nastinupe1 3:02PM (8/13/2008)
Way to go GM. Every red penny needs to be going toward Volt production. Not R&D for this thing, which is guaranteed to be DOA.
If I were GM, I would close all plants expect a couple. Fire everyone except the Volt team and spend all my money in that arena.
Then once the volt goes on the market, use it's technology to design all other cars around it and hire a bunch people and buy back all the factories and offices as the company makes profits.
Epyx 3:13PM (8/13/2008)
Nast - That could be one of the least thought out comments I have seen on AB.
Torrent 3:28PM (8/13/2008)
That ain't no Cadillac Sign.
mwells 3:31PM (8/13/2008)
nastinupe: there's a reason why people like you don't work in the automotive industry, and it's probably not why you think
Dave 2:43PM (8/13/2008)
Cadillac, "The Standard of the World" The car of movie stars and millionaires is now playing out as the seller of rebadged GM trucks. They need a luxury car that people will aspire to. The CTS isn't it.
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rsfourever 2:53PM (8/13/2008)
way to provide some insightful comments. -1
Blar 3:46PM (8/13/2008)
Dave: The CTS is Cadillacs entry level car, it was never meant to be an aspirational car any more than the 3 series or C class are.
CTS-V (vs. M5/E63), STS-V (vs. 760Li/S class) and XLR (vs 6 series/SL class) are the flagship fleet.
why not the LS2LS7? 4:27PM (8/13/2008)
The SRX isn't badge-engineered with another car. It does platform share with the CTS though.
Nick 2:50PM (8/13/2008)
Awesome!! And finally, someone making cars smaller from generation to generation, as opposed to bigger and bigger every redesign.
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j_diesel 7:49PM (8/13/2008)
exactly. if someone wants a large cadillac suv they can get an escalade. a smaller srx is a great idea.
Xcountryflyer 2:53PM (8/13/2008)
The previous one was let down by an interior not up to luxury standards and awkward side rear profile and it was heavy and not a lot of interior space for the size. This new one should be much improved.
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Kowell 2:53PM (8/13/2008)
Is There anything new on this or is it just GMC Acadia rebadging #5 ? or is it #6... I lost count.
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Lichtronamo 3:32PM (8/13/2008)
This isn't a Lambda, its a Theta II. Saturn VUE (which is Theta 1.5), Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain and Saab 9-4X
Interesting that there have been new spy shots of the Terrain, Equinox and now SRX in the last few days.
Kowell 3:06PM (8/13/2008)
Even worst.....
obie 3:07PM (8/13/2008)
Yes, it's the Theta premium platform, which is considerably smaller than the Lambdas (Outlook, Acadia, Enclave, and soon the Traverse).
The upcoming Saab 9-4x will also use this platform.
Epyx 3:11PM (8/13/2008)
"Even worst....."
nice
obie 3:12PM (8/13/2008)
Looks like Lichtronamo beat me to it...
I might add that this is just platform sharing, so there will be a considerable difference between all of the stated vehicles. So it won't be like the Trailblazer/Envoy/Bravada/9-7x/Rainier (hopefully).