Cadillac SRX

The Cadillac SRX is a mid-size luxury SUV and compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Cadillac over two generations: the first generation as a five-door, three-row, seven-passenger CUV (2003–2009), and the second generation as a five-door, two-row, five-passenger CUV (2010–2016) – the latter became Cadillac's best selling model in the United States.

First generation (2004)

The SRX was preceded by the Cadillac Vizon concept,[3] designed by Mike Torpey and introduced at the 2001 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit — rolling down a runway as if it was a fashion model. The Vizon (also seen as Vizón) was conceived as a "soft-road" luxury SUV with angular styling, all-wheel drive, a 300-hp Northstar V-8 engine, and an interior design by Theresa Tant, co-developed with Bulgari.[4]

The SRX's engine options included the 255 hp High-Feature V6 and the 4.6 L 320 hp Northstar

Second generation (2010)

transmission	6-speed GM 6T70 automatic 6-speed Aisin AF40 automatic

width	75.1 in

height	65.7 in

weight	4277 lb (FWD) 4442 lb (AWD)

aka	Cadillac SRX L LWB (Europe)

The second generation SRX followed the Provoq concept presented at the 2008 Detroit NAIAS auto show, using a variation of the Epsilon II platform.

The production SRX debuted in January 2009 with the choice of a 3.0 liter V6 with direct injection derived from the 3.6 liter unit in the Cadillac CTS, or a 2.8 liter turbocharged V6.[13]

As it used the Epsilon platform, the second generation SRX drivetrain was a front transverse mounted V6 engine with a transverse mounted transaxle powering the front wheels. The AWD option was implemented with a power take-off output of the transaxle, and a propeller shaft to a rear differential to power the rear wheels.

2016 was the last model year for the SRX as Cadillac replaced it by the XT5 in the spring of 2016 as a 2017 model.[14]

2011 changes

For the 2011 model year, a rear backup camera and Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance program became standard and full keyless access became standard on Luxury and Performance models.[15] In January 2011, General Motors discontinued production of the 2.8 liter turbo-charged V6 engine in the SRX, citing poor sales numbers. Less than 10 percent of SRX buyers opted for the turbo-charged engine. This left the naturally aspirated 3.0 liter V6 as the only engine available for the remainder of the 2011 model year.[16]

2012 changes

For 2012, a 3.6 liter V6 with E85 flex-fuel capability was offered in the turbo V6's place. The six-speed transmission received an Eco feature for improved fuel economy. Other additions include Xenon Blue exterior color and ebony interior. Also, Bluetooth hands-free technology became standard on all trims and a heated steering wheel became available.[17]

2013 facelift

For the 2013 model year, all trim levels of the SRX received an infotainment system marketed as the "Cadillac User Experience" (CUE) as well as new safety features and active noise cancellation technology. Additional interior features included standard HD radio, Bluetooth audio streaming, additional USB ports, SD card slot and 12-volt outlet, revised headphone and remote design for rear seat entertainment, and revised shift knob, steering wheel, and instrument cluster. The front styling and faux fender vents were revised. Three new colors: Evolution Green Metallic, Glacier Blue Metallic and Silver Coast Metallic were added, and wheels options were revised.[18]

2014 changes

For the 2014 model year, 18-inch chrome wheels were added to the Luxury trim and the Driver Awareness package received Intellibeam headlights. Exterior colors Graphite Metallic, Terra Mocha Metallic, and Sapphire Blue Metallic were added, and caramel and ebony interior accents became options.[19]

2015 changes

The 2015 SRX added 4G LTE connection and a standard Wi-Fi hotspot. Exterior colors Cocoa Bronze Metallic and Majestic Plum Metallic were added.

2016 changes

2014 changes

2015 changes

The 2015 SRX added 4G LTE connection and a standard Wi-Fi hotspot. Exterior colors Cocoa Bronze Metallic and Majestic Plum Metallic were added.

2016 changes

For the 2016 model year, Cadillac removed the Majestic Plum Metallic color.

Safety recall

In May 2010, General Motors recalled about 550 of its 2010 Cadillac SRXs with the turbocharged 2.8-liter V-6 because of a possible engine failure if owners use regular gas and drove aggressively. The automaker said the fuel-filler lid and owner's manual warn that the engine should not be worked hard if regular fuel is used. Failures in several vehicles owned by GM and one external user led it to discover that using regular fuel and driving hard could cause possible internal engine damage including connecting rod failures. The automaker decided to conduct a "customer satisfaction program" to recalibrate the engine computer, but the NHTSA considered engine failures to be a safety issue and argued that a recall was required. The 2.8 liter V6 was permanently removed from production after the 2010 model year due to safety recalls and poor sales. 3.0L V6 was the only engine option available for the 2011 model year. The 3.0L V6 was replaced by a 3.6L V6 engine for the 2012 model year as the only engine option available.[20][21]

Safety

1 vehicle structure rated "Good"
2 strength-to-weight ratio: 4.14

length
production	July 2009–January 2016
model years	2010—2016
layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive
platform	GM Theta Premium/GMT166
related	Saab 9-4X Chevrolet Equinox GMC Terrain
assembly	Mexico: Ramos Arizpe Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) Russia: Saint Petersburg (GM, 2014–2015)‡R12R‡
engine	2.8 L LAU V6 (turbocharged gasoline) 3.0 L LF1 V6 (gasoline) 3.6 L LFX V6 (gasoline/E85)
wheelbase	110.5 in

First generation (2004)

2005 changes

2006 changes

2007 changes

2008 changes

2009 changes

Second generation (2010)

2011 changes

2012 changes

2013 facelift

2014 changes

2015 changes

2016 changes

2014 changes

2015 changes

2016 changes

Safety recall

Safety

Engines and transmissions

Sales

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