Cadillac SRX Crossover

Introduction:

Over the years, Cadillac has been gifting the world with its convincing luxury vehicles and has come out with flying colors with yet another sensational innovation named as Cadillac SRX. The car is a luxury mid-size crossover which is produced by the company since 2004 and the car entered into its second generation in 2010. Ever since its launch, the car has been performing well on sales chart throughout the world which is quite evident from the fact that Cadillac SRX is the best selling model in the United States since 2010 and is further expected to flourish well in the UAE markets as well.

Engine, mileage and variants:

Cadillac SRX is available in 2 lines namely premium, that creates a sense of timeless modernity and luxury, which impresses with its luxury and classical design. Beneath the elegant bonnet of SRX sits the powerful 3.6-litre V6 engine which makes use of the revolutionary Variable Valve Timing and direct injection technique. This powerful engine can punch out a maximum power output of 308 hp at 6800 rpm coupled with a maximum torque output of 357.8 Nm at 2400 rpm. The 6-speed automatic transmission deployed in the engine can dispatch 0-100 km/hr in 7.1 seconds which is quite appreciable. The car also limits itself in the safe economical boundaries with the fuel economy of 6.8km/l for highways while 9.77km/l for city roads.

Exterior:

The American manufacturers have displayed a perfect amalgamation of art and dynamics blended sportingly in the exterior design of this exquisite crossover. The car features a robust and commanding front look which is accentuated by the expressive grille design with chrome accented slats. The eye-catching brand's logo positioned on the circular chromed boundaries, the available High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with headlamp washers, adaptive forward lighting and the razor sharp bright white LED together add to the overall aesthetics of the car. The wide and muscular front bumper design and the sporty rear design of the car compliments the vibrant and dynamic identity of the car. SRX is quite an imposing crossover which is quite evident from its dimensions that stand out to be 4834 mm x 1910 mm x 1669 mm(L x W x H). The wheelbase of the car measures 2807 which makes this crossover quite spacious inside. The car comes employed with dynamic alloy wheel of size 18 inch and 20 inch which are available in many alluring designs.

Interiors:

The interior design of the car is classy and pleasurable till the last detail, thanks to the consummate finish and the use of top notch materials throughout the cabin. The car is poured-in with a reservoir of comfort and luxury for its occupants, which is accentuated by the large leather covered seats provided with heating filaments. The car has been provided with several infotainment features, the most notable of them being the advanced 8 inch LCD touchscreen provided at the centre of the instrument panel which serves as an interface for audio, communication and navigation controls. The car wholeheartedly allows you to expand the cargo space upto your convenience with the 60/40 split provided for the rear seats. The maximum cargo space available is 1730 litres which is large enough to hold your week's worth of luggage.

Safety, braking and miscellaneous:

Cadillac SRX is undoubtedly an ultra-safe crossover with its long and dependable list of advanced safety features. The braking system of the car consists of ventilated discs employed on all the 4 wheels which work in harmonics with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and EBD (Electronic Brake-force distribution) to deliver a superior braking performance. The car also features the side blind zone function, parking assist, forward collision assist, safety alert seats and the rear cross-traffic alert and the Advanced Theft Deterrent system which is more than enough to keep you and your vehicle safe.

Verdict:

The stable dynamics, robust design and luxurious cabins of this crossover makes you feel a little young with each ride. However its rival, BMW X3 offers a better fuel economy.