The 2010 Cadillac SRX comes with a huge improvement over the outgoing model, its smaller, more luxurious and more efficient powertrains than the model it replaces. The 2010 SRX is a five-passenger mid-size crossover that boasts smooth performance and an interior that are nearly on par one of its class leader, the Lexus RX 350. Built on a new front-wheel-drive platform, the 2010 SRX delivers better performance than ever before. The SRX is Cadillac’s entry in the competitive mid-size luxury SUV market that includes competitors such as the Lexus RX350, BMW X5 and Mercedes ML-Class.
To bring the design of the SRX closer to the rest of the Cadillac family, designers have incorporated the next generation of the aformentioned Art & Science design cues. An in-your-face grille punctuated by a big badge resting between two huge, uniquely-shaped HID headlights give the front end a look that is unmistakably Cadillac. An elegant, sweeping roofline and a wide stance with a muscular looking beltline lend the SRX a suitably sporting appearance. Team Cadillac punctuated the SRX with long, vertical taillights that have long been a trademark design element for the brand.
Inside the 2010 SRX, hand-cut-and-sewn coverings on the instrument panel and ambient lighting make for a rich environment that continues Cadillac’s commitment to top-flight interiors. An integrated center stack houses controls for climate and audio systems, while the optional NAV system rises from the center of the instrument panel just like it does on the Cadillac CTS. The Cadillac’s extra width (compared to some other new mid-size crossovers such as the Volvo XC60) helps the rear seats feel more spacious. A newly developing required bling feature, an illuminated logo glows through the front door sill plates when the doors open.
Power comes from either a 3.0-liter VVT E85 V6 with direct-injection, or a 2.8-liter Turbocharged V6. The 3.0 delivers 260 horsepower at 6950 rpm and 221 pound-feet of torque at 5600 rpm, while the smaller turbocharged mill cranks out 300 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 295 pound-feet of torque at 1850 rpm. Both come equipped with a standard Hydra-Matic 6T70 six-speed automatic. The three-liter E85 unit delivers 5 horsepower more than its predecessor, while offering a 10 to 15 percent improvement in fuel economy, GM claims.
Source: Edmund
