The new Cadillac SRX crossover will be introduced during the Detroit Auto Show this January. According to Cadillac executives, the new generation SRX was reengineered and redesigned to become a more efficient vehicle.
The new SRX aims to meet head on with the RX crossover of Lexus. It is aimed to get a bigger chunk of the demand of the market for mid-size vehicles.
The car sports two options for its engine. The standard variant has an output of 260 horsepower and is a 3.0L V6 direct injection power plant. There is also an option to get a V6 2.8L turbo engine roaring at 300 horsepower. These engines will both be coupled with a six speed automatic transmission.
Car buyers will also have the option go for an all wheel drive which will be able to supply torque as the situation demands by transferring it from side to side and front to rear axles with its installed slip differential.
The more efficient engines are hitting the 20 mpg highway fuel rating but the tests are not yet completed. With its power, the SRX crossover will be able to pull around 3500 pounds. The designers of the car expect around 10 to 15% more fuel economy compared to its older sibling.
The 2010 SRX is expected to be an excellent vehicle in any type of weather. The car is designed to give what the driver needs to get the most control and performance out of the vehicle.
Safety of the driver and other occupants was the utmost concern during the conceptualization of the vehicle. The company boasts of protection while riding the vehicle, during crashes, or after road mishaps.
The designers opted to use Martensitic steel to provide a hard shell that will not easily breakdown during side impact, front, or rear collisions.
