2010 Cadillac SRX

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Interior - What the Auto Press Says

Reviewers commend Cadillac for giving the interior of the 2010 SRX an impressive makeover. Though it's lost some room and its optional third-row seat, the cabin is more comfortable than ever before. It's also luxurious, well-equipped and quiet - attributes that prompt test drivers to compare the SRX to the class favorite, the RX 350.

• "Whereas the Lexus comes off as a very well-appointed people-mover, the Cadillac is awash in luxury and character. The only other place you'll be able to find this combo in a smartly sized five-passenger crossover will be your Saab dealer, nearly a year after the Cadillac's debut." -- Motor Trend
• "What we can say is that if you like the interior of the new second-generation CTS, there's a good chance you'll be happy with the innards of the SRX. Predictably, visibility is much, much better. The center-stack controls, including a pop-up touchscreen for the navigation system, look like a direct lift from the CTS even if they're not." -- Edmunds
• "The interior is as big a jump from the previous generation as was the current CTS' interior. The SRX's design now emulates the sedan's, complete with an optional navigation touch-screen that rises from the dashboard. The materials are much improved, and the gauge lighting is top-notch." -- Cars.com
• "The console is covered in hand-cut and sewn leather. The gauge cluster sits in a hood that looks as well-tailored as a fine Italian suit. For the first time, everything in the SRX has a solid, well-made feel and the ergonomics leave nothing for want." -- Jalopnik
• "Along with the handsome exterior, the masculine, inviting cabin is the SRX's strength. Not surprisingly, it borrows liberally from the CTS: the same excellent touch-screen pop-up navigation and audio system; the same cut-and-sewn leather dashboard and glossy walnut-and-metal trim. A screen in the gauge cluster displays trip and navigation information, including the speed limit on many roads." -- New York Times

Seating

Since the optional third row has been eliminated for 2010, the new SRX offers seating for five people. Though not many reviewers have commented on the seats, those that do say they're especially comfortable.

• "The front seats are comfortable and reasonably supportive, although they feel flatter than the CTS seats with less aggressive side bolstering, and the driver's seat has an optional adjustable thigh support, welcomed by the long-limbed among us. Those relegated to the back have ample room for legs and hats and can also adjust the angle of the seat back." -- Autoblog
• "The seats, which we understand were optional upgrade seats in the vehicle we tested, were comfortable and supportive, and featured a manually extending thigh-support section. Very nice. The rear seat is roomy enough for adults without any cause for bitching." -- Edmunds
• "The front seats are well bolstered, and the driver's seat has a pop-out extension for thigh support. But the leather looks cut-rate, especially in a class where most of the two-ton cows are wrapped in first-class hides." -- New York Times
• "While the seat bottoms are comfortable, the seat backs are a touch on the firm side, in our opinion." -- Left Lane News

Interior Features

The Cadillac SRX boasts plenty of hi-tech features and options, as well as better quality materials than ever before.

• "Inside, the SRX's stand-up navigation screen, climate and audio controls, and switch-laden steering wheel are gifts from the CTS. LEDs provide a pleasant glow behind the black-on-white instruments. An electronic information display is located in the tachometer's hub." -- Automobile Magazine
• "The SRX continues Cadillac's progress in matching the competition with high-grade materials and excellent craftsmanship in the cabin." -- Detroit News
• "Convenience and entertainment technology includes standard Bluetooth connectivity and optional hard-disk-drive music storage, plus a dual-screen backseat video system." -- Cars.com
• "Like the CTS, a bounty of gadgets are found in the SRX. Bluetooth comes standard with every car, with Onstar turn-by-turn directions optional as well as a pop-up screen at the top of the center console. The radio has the same cool feature as the current generation CTS, equipped with an optional hard drive system allowing you to rewind and fast forward like the audio version of a Tivo." -- Jalopnik
• "On a personal note, my favorite part of the SRX's interior is a pair of faux crystals that reside on either side of the speedometer. They light up when the corresponding right or left turn signal is activated. It looks like you're driving Superman's SUV, and I almost bought one right then and there just for that." -- Kicking Tires

Cargo

According to Cadillac, the SRX boasts 29.20 cubic feet of cargo space with all seats in use, or 61.18 cubic feet with the second row folded down. Few reviewers have commented on the cargo space, but at least one finds it a bit lacking for the class.

• "Subjectively, cargo space seems a little tight for the class, but, of course the rear seats fold down to greatly expand space." -- Edmunds
• "There's plenty to praise Cadillac for in the new SRX. Chief among them is a very usable, flexible rear cargo area. There's a rail system that allows for a cargo separator to slide around, blocking off a variety of areas depending on how much cargo needs to be corralled. A large under-floor bin can hold a propane tank in place, according to company representatives. Otherwise, it'll simply hold a lot of grocery bags." -- Kicking Tires