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First, Cadillac’s designers and engineers came up with a great new concept. Then they nurtured it, step by step, with flair and technical brilliance. The result was a kind of vehicle the world had never seen before, a premium crossover that combined the versatility and capability of an SUV with the presence, performance, technology and amenities of a fine sedan. The all-new SRX took the world of luxury vehicles by storm, winning customers – and accolades – far and wide. And today, SRX continues to leave the competition in its dust. In March 2006, Car and Driver named it one of their 5Best Trucks. The editors at automotive.com concurred, saying, “This is one utility vehicle that does it all.” SRX. Come experience a true breakthrough in luxury vehicles.
 
The SRX’s available UltraView roof is irresistible to astronomers, romantics, weather enthusiasts and anyone who simply enjoys gazing at the sky. Measuring almost half a square metre (more than five square feet), it stretches over both the front and second-row seats. With the roof open or closed, you and your passengers enjoy a truly breathtaking view. There’s also an UltraView Plus option that includes a large fixed glass panel over the available third-row seat.
 
Why is SRX so highly regarded by automotive experts? One reason is that it’s intensely focused on the driver – a fact that becomes clear the instant you ease into SRX’s new-for-2008 handcrafted interior. Eight-way power adjustments assist in finding your optimal seating position. A tilting steering column and available power adjustable brake and accelerator pedals help you set all the essential controls just where you want them. All switchgear is designed and positioned for easy, intuitive use. A case in point: the fingertip switches on the leather-wrapped steering wheel, which allow you to adjust the volume of the audio system and select the sound source without ever removing your hand from the wheel. Then there’s SRX’s new array of analogue gauges, which are designed to communicate essential information instantly. The gauges also epitomize elegant style, thanks in part to a carefully developed instrument panel lighting treatment that adds a jewel-like accent to the SRX interior. The gauges are supplemented by a multifunctional Driver Information Centre capable of displaying messages in your choice of English, French, German, Italian or Spanish. It all adds up to an intimate sense of control – one reason why SRX was rated a Consumers’ Most Wanted Vehicle for 2006 by edmunds.com
 
When the road gets slippery, it’s reassuring to know your SRX is engineered to make the very most of the available grip. The braking system features four-channel ABS, which controls braking at each wheel individually for optimal performance and control, even in low-traction winter driving conditions. SRX’s full-function traction control system manages engine torque and braking to regulate wheelspin at all operating speeds, to help keep you moving when the going gets heavy. Also standard is Cadillac’s sophisticated StabiliTrak vehicle stability enhancement system, which constantly monitors for lateral skids and helps correct them by gently activating the braking system at the appropriate wheel (or wheels). Then there’s SRX’s available all-wheel-drive (AWD) system, which delivers an extra measure of confidence and control in everyday driving. In normal conditions, SRX’s AWD sends 60% of engine torque to the rear wheels and 40% to the front. But in situations where grip is less than ideal, the system helps maintain momentum and balance by automatically redistributing the available torque to the wheel – or wheels – with traction. SRX’s AWD system is fully integrated with the vehicle’s traction control and StabiliTrak systems, for superior all-weather performance. And as befits a Cadillac, it’s an unobtrusive system that functions with such uncommon silence and refinement, all you’ll feel is a heightened sense of peace of mind.
 
Willing performance is an integral part of the SRX experience, thanks to a choice of high-tech engines as refined as they are powerful. SRX V6 models are powered by a sophisticated 3.6-litre DOHC engine that produces 255 horsepower and 254 pounds-feet of torque. It’s equipped with variable valve timing (VVT), which adjusts the opening of the intake and exhaust valves as engine speeds rise and fall, for maximum efficiency throughout the entire operating range. Acceleration with this engine is spirited, to say the least, and delivered with extraordinary smoothness. Then there’s the SRX V8. It’s powered by Cadillac’s renowned 4.6-litre Northstar V8, which automotive.com describes as “…the sort of engine that makes you want to floor the accelerator just to feel the thrust as speed builds…”.* It includes such highlights as VVT, electronic throttle control and a state-of-the-art engine control module (ECM) with dual microprocessors. All this technological wizardry has resulted in outputs of 320 horsepower and 315 pounds-feet of torque and a kind of pleasure behind the wheel that the drivers of other premium crossover vehicles can only imagine. Matched to the 3.6-litre V6 is an electronically controlled five-speed automatic transmission notable for the fluidity of its gear changes. For 2008, SRX V8 models feature an advanced new six-speed automatic transmission – the first in Cadillac’s history. Both transmissions are assembled in a surgical-style “clean room” to assure optimal quality. Among their many advanced features is a Sport mode that activates Driver Shift Control, which allows you to select a higher or lower gear with a simple tap on the gearshift lever.
 
Under SRX’s sculpted sheet metal lies GM’s global luxury architecture. It’s a strong, computer-designed structure that contributes to SRX’s impressive passenger- and cargo-carrying capabilities and quiet, luxurious ride. It also provides a solid, high-quality foundation for SRX’s many advanced technologies. Take, for example, the SRX suspension. The extreme rigidity of GM’s global luxury architecture allowed Cadillac’s engineers to tune the fully-independent suspension with uncommon precision. Combined with a low centre of gravity and one of the longest wheelbases in its class, that pays off with sophisticated road manners previously unheard of in this class of vehicle. For the Cadillac engineering team, that was just the beginning. To improve SRX’s chassis performance even further, they added an available Magnetic Ride Control suspension. This state-of-the-art technology uses information from a network of sensors to read the road up to 1000 times per second and adjust the damping of each individual shock absorber.
 
Within the SRX’s spacious and stylish passenger compartment, you’ll find quality materials, fine hand craftsmanship and a comprehensive array of standard luxury features. The seating surfaces are leather, of course, and the driver’s seat features eight-way power adjustments. The climate control system maintains your preferred temperatures automatically and includes dualzone operation for individualized driver and front-passenger comfort. You’ll also find a number of thoughtful touches that distinguish the SRX premium crossover from conventional luxury vehicles. Take the seat height, for example. It neatly splits the difference between a sedan and a conventional SUV, so you enjoy a commanding view of the road without having to negotiate an awkward climb up or down every time you enter or exit your vehicle. Or take the SRX’s available power-folding third-row seat, a Cadillac innovation for the Medium Luxury Utility class. With two touches of a button, it tucks itself quickly and neatly away, leaving behind a flat load floor and a substantial cargo area. Then there’s SRX’s long wheelbase, which results in stretch-out space for every occupant. SRX also features a second-row seat that adjusts fore and aft up to ten centimetres (four inches), for those times when you need to balance passenger comfort and cargo capacity.
 
Equipped with the available power folding two-passenger third-row seat, SRX offers accommodations for up to seven people. Should you need to carry cargo rather than additional passengers, a touch of a button located just inside the tailgate will have the seat folded out of the way in under 25 seconds. An available rear air conditioning system helps keep third-row passengers comfortable on warm-weather journeys. Seven-passenger models are also offered with the available UltraView Plus sunroof, which supplements the opening front sunroof with a fixed glass panel over the rear seating area. If five-passenger seating is more suited to your needs, SRX’s reconfigurable cargo management system is a thoughtful touch. It features side storage bins and large compartments under the cargo floor – all ideal places to secure smaller items out of sight.
 
Inside SRX, you’re literally surrounded by features that contribute to your safety. And air bags and safety belts, as important as they may be, are only the beginning. First, consider the many aspects of the vehicle that protect you and your loved ones by helping you keep collisions from happening in the first place. SRX’s low centre of gravity, for instance, results in an inherently stable yet agile vehicle. Supplementing this surefootedness are advanced systems like StabiliTrak, all-wheel drive and Magnetic Ride Control, all of which help to give you added control at those times when you need it most. SRX’s large expanse of window glass and ergonomically correct interior also play their roles in your safety. You enjoy an excellent view in every direction, and the well-designed controls, including available power adjustable accelerator and brake pedals, assist you in responding quickly and confidently to any situation. Then there’s SRX’s high-tech architecture, with its strategically positioned crush zones, extensive use of ultra-high-strength steel and other safety-oriented design features. Thanks in part to that well-engineered structure, SRX has demonstrated exceptional crashworthiness in test after test.
 
 
 
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