GM will also build new Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon
Cadillac's midsize crossover, the SRX launched in 2004, hasn't been that well received, at least compared to the CTS it's based upon. But GM's luxury division plans to change all that with its second-generation luxury crossover, based on the attractive Provoq concept that showed up in Detroit earlier this year.
Cadillac unveiled its new SRX at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, an annual charity event that displays premier and rare vehicles. The crossover sports many of the updates that have made its recently rejuvenated four-door sedan sibling such a major hit. ExpectLots of chrome, cool engine vents and wickedly sharp edges make the new SRX a stronger styling statement and is aimed at trendsetting families.
Cadillac is keeping quiet about the details, but it's a done deal that the brand's 3.6-litre V6 will get the nod, probably in the same two configurations as offered with the CTS. In fact, look to the CTS as an example of features the new SRX will include.
"The next-generation SRX, along with the new CTS Sport Wagon, showcases Cadillac taking its dramatic design into new directions, particularly cars and crossovers that are the right size at the right time for today's luxury consumers," Jim Taylor, Cadillac general manager, said in a statement.
The new SRX will strictly be a five-seater, with Cadillac leaving family hauling duties to its larger Escalade. Cadillac also showed Pebble Beach attendees its new CTS Sport Wagon, which it intends to sell in North America even though the majority of sales will more than likely occur in Europe, where luxury wagons are extremely popular.
The new SRX will arrive in Cadillac showrooms in mid-2009.
What? an opinion before you test drove SRX ? big mistake.
this crossover is the best unit we have ever tested, nothing in the world can touch the high end performance (not just for the price)
this crossover has the quality and the price. We found nothing could touch it off the line or in the corners (nothing) all this out of six cylinders?
I would recommend a test drive SRX is the real thing.
my last purchase was the Lexus ****,
Cadillac SRX is the better choice at 2/3 the price. check it out now.