VIDEO: 2010 Cadillac SRX in detail
by Chris Shunk on Jan 5th 2009 at 7:58PM 
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The current Cadillac SRX is a competent vehicle, although it hasn't come close to selling as many units as the Lexus RX350, let alone the Acura MDX. GM is looking to change that with the thoroughly revised 2010 Cadillac SRX. Gone are the station wagon looks and rear wheel drive, and in its place is a new front drive platform and sheetmetal that looks the part of a true crossover contender. General Motors has ditched its larger powertrains for an efficient 3.0L, direct injected V6 and a 300 horsepower, 2.8L turbocharged unit that have the potential to quell fears that the new 2010 model will be lacking in the performance department. We had the chance to speak with Cadillac Marketing Director Steve Shannon to get an in-depth tour of the new SRX, and you can get the inside story in the video after the jump.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
Typesbad 5:58PM (1/05/2009)
It is good to see another very competitive entry by Cadillac in what has been an import stronghold. I can see no reason not to cross shop this against the X3, RDX, LR3 and so on. No one has mentioned, however the change from a 3-row to 2-row interior. That is pretty significant. In fact, it almost completely changes the target market. Might there a new 7-seater vehicle in the pipline?
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RealityCheck 8:18PM (1/05/2009)
The only 7 seater will be either the all wheel drive station wagon from the CTS or the replacement for the Escalade. I thought it was weird for them not to make another version from the CTS considering what a great platform the past SRX had but they said the cost was to high and they did not want to invest in a new V8 with the low demand that the last one had. The old SRX just missed the mark in the looks department but was really a great SUV when compared to the other SUV's out there. Once GM updated the interior it was a great car to be in and I will be looking for a used one at more then half off soon.
bornfromjets03 9:43PM (1/05/2009)
Let's give props to where this car came from please? As much as I want this car to succeed, I hope that SAAB gets a fair shot ONE of these days. How many ideas have been stolen from SAAB and given to the favorite child(ya, even though the BLS was a flop)?
I'd like to see the 9-4x beat the crown right off this caddy, and take the RDX down with it.
Dan 8:23AM (1/06/2009)
You make a great point. I was in the market for a 7 Seater back in '08 and ended up buying the Volvo XC90. When I saw the new SRX I was ready to dump the Volvo and get it EXCEPT now there's no 3rd row. Bummer! I'm sure their sales analysis probably shows that the vast majority of SRX's sold did not have the 3rd row or something. Regardless, I'd like to buy American but I need a 3rd row. The Caddy was the only one that had the fit and finish that I liked.
PJ 1:53PM (1/06/2009)
Great point about the switch from the 3-row option to 2 rows. The other change that no one's talking about is the switch from an RWD-based to a FWD-based chassis. Granted, handling isn't the most important selling point in a luxury SUV, but the old CTS-based SRX was one of the most athletic entries in its class. The new one, probably not so much.
tekd 5:18PM (1/07/2009)
Very competitive entry?
It'll be a very competitive entry when it actually manages to sell in similar numbers as the vehicles you mentioned. And quite frankly, I find it pretty hard to believe that this will manage to sell in anything close to high volumes.
Frankenstein Black 6:07PM (1/11/2009)
Dear GM,
Please take this platform and bring back the kick ass GMC Typhoon (once the fastest SUV on earth - some say still is). We need a modern Cayenne Turbo & BMW X6 M Turbo fighter. Please? My 93 Ty is getting long in the tooth.
Sincerely
Frank Black
Frankenstein Black 6:09PM (1/11/2009)
Dear GM,
Please take this platform and bring back the kick ass GMC Typhoon (once the fastest SUV on earth - some say still is). We need a modern Cayenne Turbo & BMW X6 M Turbo fighter. Please? My 93 Ty is getting long in the tooth.
Sincerely
Frank Black
kyle 8:11PM (1/05/2009)
There is a Lambda cadillac coming. It will not be called escalade, I just hope it doesnt replace the current full size BOF escalade.
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Auari 8:11PM (1/05/2009)
He said people these days are buying the cars from the inside out....... ok so how does this compete with the Rx350?
http://autoworld.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/lexus-rx-450h-interior-2010-img_1.jpg
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Autblogist! 8:54PM (1/05/2009)
Wow, you're actually using the RX350 interior as a benchmark? LOL , if that's the case I don't think caddy has anything to worry about.
Obviously DaMinority 11:31PM (1/05/2009)
I'm sure the Lexus will have great materials as they always do, but this looks a goofy. I thought the He-man angularity of the SRX dash might be a bit unusual until I saw Humpty-Dumpty had fallen over in the Lexus.
I love how the RX has finally gone all the way and ripped off the Rendezvous "purse shelf" below the console.
I particularly like how the Lexus 'inserts' a seam on the dash right so the Toyota-grade glove box latch doesn't get lonely.
I know it doesn't really matter (except for personal taste) but I think it's okay for a Civic or an Equinox to have its shifter hanging off the dash, but not anything in this price point.
Limeman 1:16AM (1/06/2009)
The colors in the lexus are nice, but the overall design is sloppy and confused. The new Caddy has a much more cohesive and thought out interior. If the quality of the parts matches Lexus, it will have a good chance at making a strong dent in this segment. Driving dynamics should be good to excellent, as almost every new vehicle from GM (CTS, Malibu, ZR-1, G8, etc) has proven. Looking forward to seeing them in the street.
Michael 8:16PM (1/05/2009)
A front-drive Cadillac?
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David 1:50PM (1/06/2009)
Yes, a front drive Caddy. Did you sleep through the 80's and 90's?
I do hope as well that SAAB get the credit they deserve for this. The XWD and turbo V-6 being just two items Caddy took from them.
Michael 10:58PM (1/06/2009)
Yes, I'm actually only 9 years old.
elpepe 8:17PM (1/05/2009)
front wheel drive? that sucks. Too bad, otherwise it's a very nice and original suv. But I guess in the end it's saved by the AWD option....
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alex 8:29PM (1/05/2009)
none of the competitors in this segment seem to be RWD, so why would you be surprised this isn't?
elpepe 8:51PM (1/05/2009)
ummmm.... howabout because the previous SRX was RWD. And so are most Cadillacs. And so are most high end cars. Is that a satisfactory reason for you?
caddy-v 10:26PM (1/05/2009)
And the truth of the matter is 95% of all drivers don't know or could'nt tess the difference between the two. And most drivers out there having grown up with FWD have'nt got a clue what the experience of RWD with posi and 400 horses under the hood is like. hrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Nice job Caddy, but where the heck is the redo on the XLR?