Cadillac has been a leading LUXURY auto brand since 1902 The SRX is Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2011 Top Safety Pick with industry-leading active and passive safety and crash avoidance systems.
Cadillac's 2012 SRX is on its way-to Biggs Cadillac Buick GMC here in Elizabeth City, NC, according to Cadillac they are being delivered this month.
It has been upgraded significantly for the new year. They have given it a new 308- horsepower 3.6L direct-injected V6 engine (DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder),which replaces the 3.0L V6, delivering 16 percent more horsepower. That makes it the most powerful standard engine in its class, and includes a driver-selectable ECO Mode for optimal fuel economy.
While the new LFX engine has more horsepower it still has comparable fuel economy to its prior engine because of its mass-efficient design and the ECO Mode setting, which sets revised shift points in the 6 speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission to maximize economy.
Other upgrades and changes to the SRX for 2012 include Bluetooth on all models, an optional heated steering wheel, a Blue Metallic exterior paint is a option and an all-ebony interior with contrasting French seam stitching on seats and doors, is also an option.
If the feature on the interior looks like wood- it is, if it looks like metal- it is.
The SRX is a 5-door,5-passenger front engine transaxle; front wheel drive/all wheel drive midsize luxury crossover and has plenty to offer- 4 Styles to choose from- Base, Luxury Collection, Performance and Premium, each offering the best in its class.
Key competitors are the Lexus RX; Acura MDX; BMW X3 and X5.
A few core elements of the chassis and suspension include: Independent MacPherson strut suspension system
Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering( standard on Base and Luxury Collection)
Power-assisted variable-effort and speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering system(standard on Performance and Premium Collection)
A rear axle ratio of 3.39.
Other features are:
New sound absorbing materials for a quieter ride
OnStar Turn-by-Turn directions
Improved voice recognition for phone activation, Navigation and Radio station changes
Cruise Control Buttons on the steering wheel
Memory Seat set- Backlighting for map lights in the overhead console.
Popular features returning to the 2012 model include movable cargo fence and large under-floor storage space in the rear,and the UltraView sunroof that cover 70 percent of the vehicle roof.
As soon as The SRX hits our Showroom Floor we will let you know, So get ready to come See and Test Drive the 2012 Cadillac SRX at Biggs Cadillac Buick GMC
Keep it between the lines,
Happy Motoring
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