2010 Cadillac SRX
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Based on analysis of 18 SRX reviews and test drives.
Cadillac SRX - What the Auto Press Says
The 2010 Cadillac SRX ranks 3 out of 16 Luxury Midsize SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of 18 published reviews and test drives of the Cadillac SRX, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
The Cadillac SRX, completely redesigned for 2010, now boasts smooth performance and an interior that are nearly on par one of its class leader, the Lexus RX 350. Even before its redesign, the 2007 SRX received top honors from Car and Driver, which recognized it as one of their "5Best" Trucks. Based on the Provoq concept revealed last year, the 2010 SRX is smaller and more luxurious than the model it replaces -- and it looks sharper on the outside.
Because of the SRX's smaller dimensions, the optional third row will no longer be available, decreasing seating capacity to five. "That confused wagon as you knew it is gone," says AutoWeek. "In its place is a pure crossover. It's smaller, a bit more distinctive and fitted with a new engine lineup topped by what's thought to be Cadillac's first-ever turbo in North America. But most critical for GM's storied luxury brand, and the company as a whole, is that the SRX is a realistic competitor for segment-leader Lexus."
The SRX comes in one trim with either a 3.0-liter or 2.8-liter turbocharged engine. It comes on a new front-wheel-drive platform or with all-wheel drive.
- "The RX is a soft-riding, girlie crossover that's ideal for moms beyond their soccer and Cub Scout years. Fortunately, Cadillac didn't take the bland design and mushy suspension bait. Rather, the SRX is armed with in-your-face styling, an optional 300-hp turbocharged V-6, and chassis tuning more consistent with European than Asian orthodoxy." -- Automobile Magazine
- "I sampled both suspension setups in two AWD 3.0L models, and can report that like the second-generation CTS, the second-generation SRX advanced to the head of its class. The crossover is exceedingly quiet, especially in terms of wind and powertrain noise." -- Motor Trend
- "The new SRX is good, really good. Lexus RX350-beating good. For a segment which has traditionally isolated the driver in a cocoon of leather and glass and over-damping, the SRX actually makes driving part of the equation." -- Jalopnik
- "While totally changed from what currently constitutes a crossover in Cadillac's lineup, the SRX should be a competent player in the medium luxury ‘ute market, providing it can somehow mask its economy-class roots and offer a better value than the current model." -- Car and Driver
- "...[I]t's the performance that made the biggest impression on me. When the SRX arrives later this year, the competition has its work cut out for it." -- Detroit News
SRX Performance - 8.8 (Very Good)
Built on a new front-wheel-drive platform, the 2010 SRX delivers better performance than ever before. While reviewers previously complained about body roll and slow steering, they now say the SRX drives nearly as well as its chief rival, the Lexus RX 350. "Believe us when we say the SRX is a Lexus-beating vehicle," says Jalopnik. "On virtually every front, the SRX matches the RX 350. Blow-for-blow, we were impressed on comfort, amenities, material quality, space and luxury, but what the Cadillac has and the Lexus doesn't is the attention of the driver. This crossover actually handles. We'll even go so far as to say it's a Caddy that zigs and even zags." Read More
SRX Exterior - NA
While the SRX has been criticized in the past for its station wagon look, the redesigned model's new and improved styling wins praise. "From the sleek sheetmetal with edgy lines, the in-your-face grille and the eye-catching headlights, this Cadillac is poised to stand out in a conformist sort of way," writes AutoWeek. "Most luxo-crossovers don't have this kind of panache, but the SRX is meant to fit in better." Read More
SRX Interior - 9.1 (Excellent)
The new Cadillac SRX's luxurious five-seat interior allows it to more capably compete with SUVs such as the Lexus RX 350. Hi-tech features include adaptive forward lighting, a dual-screen rear video entertainment system and Bluetooth compatibility. "The interior was spacious and comfortable," says the Detroit News. "While I didn't get a chance to live with the vehicle, the SRX certainly makes for easy living. It includes a center stack similar to the new CTS with a pop-up navigation screen that lifts out of the dash." Read More
SRX Safety - 10.0 (Excellent)
The 2010 Cadillac SRX has not yet been crash-tested by the federal government, but receives good scores in insurance industry crash tests. However, it comes with plenty of safety features, including optional adaptive headlights. Read More
SRX Reliability - 8.0 (Very Good)
The 2010 Cadillac SRX reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). The SRX comes with a four-year/50,000-mile basic warranty. Read More
