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Review: 2010 Cadillac SRX charts a new course for thick part of the market

Cadillac: SRX Review

The first generation Cadillac SRX brought General Motors' premium brand into the crossover segment, providing better fuel economy compared to similarly sized SUVs while also delivering significantly improved driving dynamics. We bought into that first-generation, rear-wheel-drive SRX when we reviewed it way back in 2007, but the luxury car-buying public apparently wasn't all that interested. Sales of the sharp handling SRX never took off, largely keeping Cadillac off of the luxury crossover ... Read the rest of the review →

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Report: Cadillac lowers price on CTS Sport Wagon to give it more breathing room from SRX 1 month ago on Autoblog

Cadillac shoppers wanting the CTS Sport Wagon basically expect a little bit more car for a little bit more money than a CTS. But when they got to the showroom and saw the bigger SRX crossover cost $6,000 less, the Sport Wagon fell off the charts. So Cadillac has dropped the price of the Sport ...

Report: GM may reopen factories to keep up with high demand 1 month ago on Autoblog

General Motors had a tough 2009, but one very bright spot was the success of some of its newest models. GM North America President Mark Reuss has informed reporters at the Detroit Auto Show that the plants that build the Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and Buick LaCrosse are already at full ...

Detroit 2010: Cadillac commits to V- or Platinum editions for all models, CTS-V wagon all but certain 1 month ago on Autoblog

At this morning's XTS Platinum and CTS-V Coupe debut here at the Detroit Motor Show, newly appointed brand manager Bryan Nesbitt announced to the media that that all Cadillac models will receive V-Series and Platinum models. However, during the media scrum that followed the conference, we ...

REPORT: GM considering boosting production of four hot sellers: Camaro, Equinox, Lacrosse and SRX 5 months ago on Autoblog

Good news has been in short supply for General Motors so far this year, but increased demand for its new products shows that the worst of times may be in the rear view mirror. Automotive News is reporting that GM may increase production of four new vehicles due to heavy demand. The new-for-2010 ...

VIDEO: Production Cadillac CTS Coupe breaks through in new 60-second spot 6 months ago on Autoblog

With the tagline "America, we have re-ignition," Cadillac is out to reintroduce itself to buyers. After bursting out of their underground bunker, the spot showcases all of the models in the line – and at least one to come. The ad has begun to hit the airwaves, and it features what appears ...

Edmunds praises Volvo XC60, pans Cadillac SRX in new entry-lux CUV comparo 6 months ago on Autoblog

Volvo's new XC60 sits at the top of the pack when it battles head-to-head against the Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz GLK350, and Cadillac SRX, says Edmunds in its latest four-way comparison. The entrants, each new members of the expanding Compact Luxury Crossover segment, were all selected for the ...

Review: 2010 Cadillac SRX charts a new course for thick part of the market 8 months ago on Autoblog

The first generation Cadillac SRX brought General Motors' premium brand into the crossover segment, providing better fuel economy compared to similarly sized SUVs while also delivering significantly improved driving dynamics. We bought into that first-generation, rear-wheel-drive SRX when we ...

Preview Drive: 2010 Cadillac SRX takes a swing at Lexus' RX 11 months ago on Autoblog

Cadillac invited a handful of local media to its Milford, MI proving grounds for an early "preview" drive of the second-generation SRX crossover. The first official media launch won't happen until late May, just ahead of the mid-summer on-sale date, but GM wanted to provide a sneak peak at the ...

Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon production to begin early May, CTS Coupe still on track 11 months ago on Autoblog

After speaking this morning with Cadillac's product communications manager, David Caldwell, we've fleshed out some near-term product plans for General Motors' luxury brand – in particular the timetable for the 2010 CTS Sport Wagon. The automaker's Lansing Grand River plant is scheduled to ...

VIDEO: Sneak Peak at 2010 Cadillac SRX 1 year ago on Autoblog

We're technically embargoed from telling you anything about the new 2010 SRX, but that hasn't stopped Cadillac from releasing a teaser video on YouTube of the new wreath and crest CUV sliding around in the snow. Set to replace the current SRX that didn't sell well despite being a perfectly ...

Rumormill: Cadillac Volt coming to Detroit? 1 year ago on Autoblog

Through some circumstantial evidence, "rumblings" and tea leave-reading, Autoweek has come to the conclusion that General Motors may unveil a new Cadillac model at the Detroit Auto Show powered by the Chevrolet Volt's range-extending hybrid powertrain. Rumors of a Caddy-badged Volt have been ...

Spy Shots: 2010 Cadillac SRX caught in full glory 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for high-res gallery of 2010 Cadillac SRX spy shots Our inside sources tell us Cadillac is very close to officially debuting its 2010 SRX crossover, but they can take their sweet time now that we have these new spy shots of the Wreath and Crest CUV in nothing but some checkered tape. ...

Cadillac nixing the barges, introducing new BRX CUV and RWD sedans 2 years ago on Autoblog

For eons, the image of a Cadillac ingrained into our minds was that of an XL cruiser wafting down the highway consuming asphalt and small rodents without complaint. That perspective is set to change, as Cadillac plans to drop the slow-selling STS and DTS models, and instead focus its efforts on ...

Ready for Take 2: Cadillac SRX replacement could go smaller 2 years ago on Autoblog

While Cadillac's latest offerings have been significantly improving the iconic American luxury marque's appeal, the SRX, despite being a very good car, has been a bit of thorn in its lineup. Fortunately its replacement, earmarked for a 2011 launch, is shaping up to be a car-length or two in the ...

Spy Shots: New SRX spied, V-series or refresh? 3 years ago on Autoblog

The current SRX looks good, its interior was updated for '07, it seats seven, it's a Crossover with somewhat decent MPG, and for some reason it just hasn't caught on yet. There were only 22,000 SRXs sold in 2006, which equals about one-fifth of Lexus RX350 sales. Disappointing sales and pushed back ...

Geneva Preview: Cadillac goes to Switzerland 3 years ago on Autoblog

Click on the photo above for a gallery of high-res images of the 2008 Cadillac CTS General Motors upper-crust Cadillac division has been trying to make some headway on the home ground of its rivals from Stuttgart, Munich and Ingolstadt for over a decade with only limited success, or outright ...

In the Autoblog Garage: 2007 Cadillac SRX 3 years ago on Autoblog

Click above image for photo gallery The Cadillac SRX sold a little over 22,000 units in 2006. Based on our time spent behind the wheel, we're guessing that a lot of the angular crossover's buyers are satisfied customers. Marketed as an SUV upon release, Cadillac later relented and has (correctly) ...

SEMA Peek: Cadillac SRX by Dana Buchman - UPDATED 3 years ago on Autoblog

Click to enlarge UPDATE 1: Post body has been updated to reflect complete information. GM press release and additional photos (all hires) have also been added. One of the SEMA project cars mentioned in GM's release last week was a Cadillac's SRX design study prepared with input from women's fashion ...

African-American: Cadillac launches in South Africa 3 years ago on Autoblog

GM's on a mission to take over the South African market. Just one day after the first HUMMER H3s rolled off the assembly line at GM's Struandale plant in Port Elizabeth, General Motors today announced it's bringing Cadillac to South Africa. The first models to be offered in "the rainbow nation" ...

VIDEO: 2006 Paris Motor Show Booth Tour - General Motors 3 years ago on Autoblog

Here's the second video in our five-part series of booth tours at the 2006 Paris Motor Show, and this time we focus on General Motors. I'll say again this our first time producing video and I'm disappointed in myself that we didn't capture footage of more vehicles from General Motors and its brands ...

Cadillac set to fortify European lineup 3 years ago on Autoblog

The all-new Cadillac Escalade will be the first vehicle to hit the ground in Europe as the American luxo-marque initiates stage two of its European invasion. It'll appear in showrooms at the end of the year, joined by the all-wheel-drive STS, which will be offered for the first time. Also in '06, ...

Cadillacs and Saabs get recalled by NHTSA 3 years ago on Autoblog

Yesterday, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued two recalls, one for Cadillac and the second for Saab: The Cadillac recall, which affects the 2005 model year SRX SUV and STS sedan, points to an incorrect welding of the toe links in the rear suspension. The ...

No "V-Series" hot-rodding for Caddy's SUVs 3 years ago on Autoblog

Chevrolet, Jeep, Porsche, and Mercedes-Benz may be in the business of building hot-rod sport-utility vehicles, but don't expect Cadillac to join in the fun. While there will be two different versions of the Sport package available on upcoming SRX revision, and the Escalade ESV will receive ...








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