Cadillac SRX: reviews of car owners and vehicle specifications

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The world-famous automobile brand Cadillac has finally delighted motorists with its new model of the SRX 2014 line. This bright crossover, which combines luxury and sophistication, inherits the best features of the premium class from previous generations, and also acquired new innovative parameters.

2014 Cadillac SRX: tradition and innovation

So, first of all, the innovations include a rear-view camera and a Bose multimedia system, which is distinguished by surround and high-quality sound. In terms of its technical characteristics, Cadillac, as before, is true to itself.

In addition, the manufacturers did a great job on the exterior design of the body, which subsequently increased the number of sales in Europe by almost 5 times, compared with the implementation of previous Cadillac SRX 2007 models.

The new "Cadillac", presented in Detroit, won the hearts of many European motorists. Still, after all, having a bright, even aggressive appearance, it is a dream for many drivers. Outwardly a littlereminiscent of the CTS sedan, the car has become a little smaller than previous generations, while retaining the sharp features and lines inherent in this car brand. Finely defined details combined with a single steel body give the design of the machine originality and uniqueness. The length of the crossover has decreased by 12 cm, and the height - by 5 cm. The weight of the new model is approximately 2.5 tons. The volume of the fuel tank holds more than 70 liters. The grilles have also been redesigned, and the side air intakes now glow in the dark.

Salon interior and its useful features

Unlike some previous generations such as the 2005 Cadillac SRX, the new car has a more luxurious and stylish interior. At the same time, the ergonomics of the crossover leaves much to be desired: the steering wheel is adjustable only for tilt, which is rather inconvenient, since, being in extreme positions, it covers the dashboard. Also, the manufacturers did not really think about the location of the buttons on the control panel: climate control data is displayed in the center, and the key itself, which is responsible for the temperature regime, is located at the bottom.

The interior of the crossover is still a five-seater. Manufacturers have done a good job of sound and noise insulation of the machine. In addition, the new modification has a feature that is extremely useful in hot weather - a ventilation system equipped with additional cooling.

The new Cadillac SRX model is equipped with effective airbags, both front and side mounted. There are also side curtains. The developers also took care of child seats, for which there are special clamps. Door locks automatically lock when driving. Compartments for storing many small and useful things were placed on the upholstery of doors and on the backs of seats.

The interior is wide enough, the seats seem quite flat and, at first glance, not very comfortable. However, this is not at all the case! Passenger seats have become much more comfortable and even more spacious. But due to this kind of increase, the volume of the luggage compartment has decreased significantly. Although its capacity in this model is more than 800 liters. If you fold down the rear passenger seats, the trunk volume will almost double.

Specifications

The technical side of the Cadillac SRX has been improved by a suspension with electronically controlled dampers. Thanks to this, the crossover rides confidently, not lingering on bumps and potholes on the road, and also keeps well in corners.

It is widely known that the Cadillac is the car that consumes quite a lot of fuel. In addition, it is far from the cheapest car in terms of service. And yet, he has plenty of fans.

Many love this car for its comfort and many features. In general, the Cadillac SRX, whose technical characteristics and advantages give the right to characterize it as a car with a strong and reliable all-wheel drive suspension,features a smooth ride, as well as a stable maintenance of the trajectory of the entire path during movement.

High-quality interior trim and ergonomics thought out to the smallest detail made Cadillac one of the most recognizable brands. All models of this brand are equipped with ABS, traction control and effective airbags. In addition, the car is equipped with blind spot monitoring and a system for finding sudden objects.

The heart of the Cadillac SRX is a powerful engine

The crossover is equipped with a 6-speed engine and has 265 horsepower. Cadillac supplies cars equipped exclusively with automatic transmission, considering assembling cars with mechanics "bad taste". For those who like more powerful cars, the manufacturers promise to release a Cadillac next year with a powerful 2.8-liter turbine engine. All cars will be equipped with automatic transmission with sport and manual modes. The fuel consumption of a car with a 2.8-liter engine is on average about 14 liters when driving around the city; on the highway "Cadillac" "eats" a little less - about 9 liters.

Additional features

The all-wheel drive system is self-locking and has a limited slip differential. The wheels of the car are equipped with discs with a drying function. The steering wheel of the new "Cadillac" is equipped with hydraulic booster. For added safety, an electric handbrake is installed. The driver will also enjoy a variety of electronic gadgets, small road assistants - ABS, TRC and BAS.

Speed characteristics of the new generation

Cadillac SRX demonstrated its capabilities during a test drive. At the same time, the car did not work at full capacity, since the route for the presentation of the model was very small (about 1 km). The overall car handles the road well and corners well. And all thanks to the special 4th generation Haldex clutch that prevents the car from skidding.

The powerful braking system will rightly receive positive feedback from consumers. The brake pedal is unmistakable and efficient. The only negative while driving is the long “thinking” gearbox. The car does not accelerate, especially when cornering in sport mode. At the same time, on a straight track, the car has a decent acceleration.

American manufacturers hope for a successful sale of the car in Russia. And for this, as you know, advertising alone is not enough. Tempting for a Russian motorist should be not only the technical parameters of the car, but also its cost. For a crossover with a basic configuration, which already implies a considerable amount of bells and whistles, the developers ask from 1 million 760 thousand rubles.

However, if Cadillac SRX spare parts could be easily obtained, and service centers for servicing such cars would establish their direct activities in Russia, there would be much more buyers for such a car.

Crush test for Cadillac

This car is considered one of the most reliable. This was confirmed by the crash test. For a side impact, the car receivedfive points. A little worse was the case with a frontal collision. Here, the car has already scored only four stars out of a possible five.

Nevertheless, Cadillac manufacturers have high hopes for the successful sale of a new generation car in our country. The previous SRX model was sold in Russia in quantities of only 700 units, while not being the worst premium option.

Most likely, the hopes of the developers will come true, as such a chic car will be appreciated by both men and the beautiful half of humanity, versed in quality cars. In other words, sophistication, solidity and functionality are harmoniously combined in the Cadillac SRX. Feedback from owners who have managed to enjoy driving this handsome character characterizes it as elegance, enclosed in an aggressive style.

Basic Cadillac

Cadillac basic equipment includes:

• leather interior;
• power seats;
• fifth door servo;
• electronic trunk;
• radio, voice recognition system;
• two-season climate control;
• Bluetooth;
• 8-speaker Bose audio system;
• bi-xenon headlights;
• heated front seats;
• rear view camera.

Top Cadillac equipment

Additional equipment, for which you will need to pay a little more than 350 thousand rubles, includes:

• surround stereo with 10speakers;
• 3-season climate control;
• heated passenger seats;
• convenient navigation system with wide control panel;
• ventilation and cooling of the first row of seats;
• control system in Russian;
• security systems, including Intellibeam and Smart-Key;
• 10 speaker audio system;
• lane tracking system;
• warning signals of a possible accident;
• Smart emergency stop system.