Cadillac's Smaller SUV: The SRX

By: Anthony Fontanelle

The American motoring public is slowly turning their backs on
gas guzzling sport utility vehicles. The skyrocket increase in
the price of gas for the past two years have affected the way
most car buyers choose new cars. But there are still those who
are looking for the versatility and the performance of large
vehicles like SUVs.

In response to this, car makers continue building better sport
utility vehicles. One car manufacturer who is still churning out
SUVs is the legendary Cadillac brand. The luxury brand has two
sport utility vehicles: the Escalade - known for its size and
popularity among NBA players and rappers, and the smaller SRX.

The SRX may lack the size that the Escalade boasts around but
this smaller SUV offers performance and luxury that surely makes
it at par with the Escalade if not for popularity. It shares the
same platform with the GMC Acadia, but since the SRX is a
Cadillac, it offers more luxury features. The vehicle is
configured as a rear-wheel drive vehicle but an all wheel drive
configuration is available.

Consumers also have a choice as to what engine to equip their
SRX with. The selection is composed of a 3.6 liter V6 engine and
a 4.6 liter Northstar V8. The immense amount of power from these
engines can be transferred to the wheels via two available
transmissions. For the V6, a five-speed automatic can be fitted
while for the V8, a six-speed automatic transmission is
available. Both engines are capable of producing much power that
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The combination of the engine and their corresponding
transmissions gives drivers the convenience of gear shifting.
The SRX can handle hill climbs without sorting to manual
transmission due to the low end torque provided by the engine.
The Cadillac SRX is engineered to offer the optimum in
performance, thanks to its highly reliable drivetrain. And since
the SRX is a Cadillac, one can be sure to find good luxury
features.

Indeed, Cadillac took care of the luxury features of this car
just like it does with the Escalade. The seats are comfortable
with good back and side support. The seats offer comfort even on
long drives. They are also heated for those cold winter drives.
Aside from steering, the steering wheel is where drivers can
control the audio entertainment system in the vehicle. Cadillac
designed the audio controls to be integrated into the steering
wheel in a spot where drivers will not accidentally hit them.

Another luxury feature that the Cadillac SRX boasts of is a
sunroof which covers the first two rows of seats. For those who
like to sit back and relax on an SUV with great performance, the
SRX is the right vehicle. You also do get to enjoy the warmth of
the sun as you drive along with your sunroof open.



About the author:
Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive buff who grew up
in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive
magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.