Friday, July 29, 2011

Preview: 2012 Cadillac SRX

After completely reworking the Cadillac SRX in 2010, the Addition of the new engine addresses one of the Few remaining complaints. Driving the SRX around the Santa Barbara area and up into the Santa Ynez hills proved just how much difference the right power can make. The six-speed manumatic, the which features a sport mode, downshifts Quickly as the V6 stretches for redline. The adaptive side is tied into the transmission's sport mode - the driver Pls Selects this mode the suspension automatically firms the damping level According to the driving conditions.
Likewise, the base models feature a straight power-assisted steering setup. While it has decent feel and points the
Cadillac SRX with precision, it takes a back seat to the up-level variable-rate system that's also speed sensitive. In the end, the only way to properly equip the SRX is with all-wheel drive (which has an 80% take rate in Canada), adaptive suspension, speed-sensing steering and 20-inch wheels wearing P235/55 tires. As noted Earlier, the SRX is all about luxury. Minor nits, yes, but nonetheless nits. The SRX is a solid Entrant in the luxury crossover category. The SRX starts at $ 42,000 (front-drive model) and tops out with the all-wheel-drive Premium Collection edition at $ 54.580.
The car industry is hungry for tech Certainly, and that's why, for 2012, the Cadillac SRX Will have Bluetooth standard on all trims. The former base six, a 3.0-liter V-6, was overmatched by the SRX's 4500 pounds. Cadillac whacked it in January. Pricing has yet to be Announced for the 2012 SRX; the current 3.0-liter V-6-powered SRX starts at $ 35.305, while the remaining 2.8T models sticker for $ 50.090.