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Vehicle Min Max 2008 Cadillac SRX $19,997 $27,971 2012 Audi Q7 N/A N/A 2013 Lexus RX 450h N/A N/A 2013 Lincoln MKT N/A N/A Average $19,997 $27,971 
Used Car Price Range$19,997 - $27,971
Vehicle Min Max 2008 Cadillac SRX $340 $475 2012 Audi Q7 N/A N/A 2013 Lexus RX 450h N/A N/A 2013 Lincoln MKT N/A N/A Average $340 $475 Based On: 10% down, 5% APR, 60 months
Estimated Monthly Payment$340 - $475 per month
MPG city hwy 2008 Cadillac SRX 14 21 2012 Audi Q7 16 23 2013 Lexus RX 450h 31 28 2013 Lincoln MKT 17 24 Average 20 24 MPG14 City | 21 Highway
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2008 Cadillac SRX Review Summary
What reviewers liked most about the 2008 Cadillac SRX:
The ride can be immensely satisfying, as it was when I took curves with gusto and bounded up mountain roads.
- MSN AutosSecond-row seats can provide as much as 41 inches of legroom -- a segment record. In comparison, the MDX offers 37.8 inches of second-row legroom and the RX 330 offers 36.4 inches.
- MSN AutosThe rearmost bench folds flat into the floor, yielding 32.4 cubic feet of capacity behind the second-row seats. Fold the second-row seats and you've got 69.5 cubes.
- Edmunds.comHandling is nothing short of exceptional; as the body feels tight and responsive, giving the 4,400-pound vehicle a tossable feel on par with the X5 and FX45.
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2008 Cadillac SRX Comparisons:
SRX is built on a 116-inch wheelbase and is 195 inches long, versus a 113.4-inch wheelbase and 190.1-inch length for the midsize CTS sedan from which SRX derived...
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2008 Cadillac SRX Introduction
Cadillac may not have created the recipe that makes the SRX, but it has come close to perfecting it. This is one utility vehicle that does it all. It has the driving dynamics of a good luxury sedan, the all-weather capability of some truck-based SUVs and the space and functionality of a minivan.
The Cadillac SRX is a good choice among luxury SUVs, if you can call it an SUV. It drives like a European sedan and its edgy styling stands out in a sea of boxy sport-utilities and minivans. Yet the SRX is quite practical. It can carry up to seven passengers, and its flat, carpeted cargo area works great for hauling cargo.
Its sharp handling, quick acceleration and high-performance braking make for a sporty, enjoyable experience with a smooth, extremely quiet ride.
The SRX comes trimmed with leather upholstery and is loaded with luxury features. The interior is stylish and comfortable. Its flat cargo floor makes the SRX a good dog car.
SRX is available with a V6 or V8 engine. Both engines feature the latest technology, including electronic throttle control and four overhead cams with fully variable valve timing. The V8s are smooth and confident and deliver brilliant acceleration for a vehicle of this size. All-wheel drive is available and we've found that the SRX performs superbly in the snow.
Overall improvements to the SRX for 2007 include an all-new cockpit with new design, materials and hand-crafted assembly process. Cadillac also has mated the Northstar V8-equipped models to a new fully electronic six-speed automatic transmission for 2007. The base audio system for the SRX has now been upgraded to Bose for 2007.
New options for 2007 include a Sport package with 20-inch wheels, all-wheel drive and limited slip differential; a Bose 5.1 digital surround sound option; a Theater option package with Bose 5.1 digital surround sound, navigation and rear-seat entertainment; an automatic odor filtration option; and Passenger Side Inflatable Restraint (PSIR) Suppression, which detects the occupant's size and, in turn, enables or disables the air bag automatically.
2008 Cadillac SRX Walkaround
The Cadillac SRX is a medium-size luxury utility. Like many of the latest crossover vehicles that are based on cars, the SRX feels and drives more like a station wagon than a traditional truck-based sport utility. While Europeans buy lots of station wagons, American buyers have not received them well because of the mom-mobile image. Station wagon fans think wagons are more sophisticated than sport utilities, possibly because they are. The SRX straddles the middle. It has the function and driving performance of a wagon, but a look (and higher seating position) that's suggestive an SUV. Its ride, handling and technology are more sophisticated than most truck-based SUVs.
The SRX features Cadillac's edgy Art and Science design philosophy, introduced on the CTS sedan. People tend to love it or hate it. The SRX looks modern, even futuristic, but doesn't neglect Cadillac's heritage. It was inspired by the original El Dorado, with its exuberant tailfins, that debuted in 1959. The bottom line: If you like the edgy, angular look of the CTS and STS sedans, or the XLR roadster, then you'll like the styling on the SRX. Love it or hate it, it's bold and unabashedly American. You will stand out in a crowd. The styling is getting a little long in the tooth at this point, however.
2008 Cadillac SRX Interior Features
The 2007 Cadillac SRX brings an all-new handcrafted interior, featuring a new instrument panel, hand-wrapped upper trim, console, center stack, door trim, wood trim, analog clock and steering wheel.
The redesigned cockpit has softer, more tactile surfaces and greater use of wood-grain and chrome trim. Switches and controls are now flush-mounted, and the center console now is more streamlined. The new instrument panel and door trim are built using Cadillac's new cut-and-sew interior process that combines advanced technology with the hand-rendered expertise of craftsmen. The new cockpit for 2007 is hand-built, using the same elite process as the limited-production Cadillac STS-V and XLR-V models.
Everything is easy to operate in this car. The window switches are on the doors, right where you expect to find them, and the climate and audio controls in the center stack are efficiently laid out and easy to find while driving without significant distraction.
The SRX is roomier than some of its competitors, including the Infiniti FX. At 41 inches, it has more rear legroom than other midsize luxury sport-utilities and as much rear hip room as the roomy Acura MDX.
Five-passenger seating is standard, with individual seats in front and a three-place bench in back. The second seat powers back and forth for more legroom or more cargo space. More SUVs should have this feature. The cargo area in the five-passenger model can be outfitted with covered storage spaces built into the floor.
Seven-passenger seating is achieved by ordering the optional third-row bench seat. This third row gives SRX an edge on many of its competitors, including the Infiniti FX and Lexus RX. Yet the SRX's third seat provides less room, including legroom, than those in the Acura MDX and Volvo XC90. The Cadillac's third-row seat folds flat into the floor with the press of a button. Adding greatly to convenience, buttons to accomplish this are provided near the rear hatch and on the pillar just behind the second row of seats. The third row comes with storage bins and cup holders. Each row of seats sits higher than the one in front of it, theater style, so everyone can see out.
Luggage space is about average for the class but it lays out better than most with a nice, flat cargo floor. The cargo floor behind the second row , is dog-friendly, which makes the SRX an excellent vehicle for the fur-bearing members of the family. Roof rails come standard to expand cargo-carrying capability.
Storage cubbies abound, including covered front door compartments, front door map pockets, front seatback pockets, a front center console with two compartments, a bin behind the front console and a glove box with a shelf. New for 2007 is the addition of a storage compartment on the passenger side of the instrument panel. There are cup holders in the front seat center console and second seat fold-down armrest. The SRX also has rear coat hooks that are accessible from both the rear passenger doors and liftgate, whichever proves more convenient when picking up the dry cleaning.
SRX's interior electronics and entertainment are enhanced for 2007, including a standard Bose audio system on all SRX models. In addition, the renowned Bose 5.1 Digital Surround system is available as an option. For those who want top-of-the-line interior entertainment gadgets, the optional Theater Package covers all bases with Bose 5.1 Digital Surround, DVD navigation and rear seat DVD entertainment.
A super-sized Ultra View Sunroof is optional. Push the button to open the sunroof and first- and second-row passengers can enjoy 5.6 feet of open air overhead. The Ultra View Plus option adds a shaded glass roof over the third row.
2008 Cadillac SRX Driving Impressions
The Cadillac SRX boasts a superb balance between a smooth ride and responsive handling. It's much more nimble than any truck-based SUV. We loved its smooth, extremely quiet ride and spirited handling while driving it on twisting mountain roads in Arizona. The SRX is built on the same platform (called Sigma) as the Cadillac CTS and STS, which are couple of the best handling sedans to come out of Detroit in a long time. This platform provides a solid, flex-free foundation that allows the suspension to do its job. Throw in a much lower center of gravity than the typical SUV and near perfect front-rear weight distribution, and you have a utility vehicle that's fun to drive at a good clip.
The 4.6-liter V8 delivers lots of power. Cadillac's Northstar V8 is rated at 320 horsepower and 315 pound-feet of torque. With the V8, the SRX can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds (6.9 seconds for the heavier all-wheel-drive version), according to Cadillac. The SRX V8 never disappointed us on mountain roads in Arizona, and always had plenty of smooth power in reserve. The Northstar is the sort of engine that makes you want to floor the accelerator just to feel the thrust as speed builds, though succumbing to this may affect your fuel economy. If you want to tow a boat, get the V8. It's rated to pull 4,250 pounds.
The V6 generates 255 horsepower and 254 pound-feet of torque. This is a solidly powerful engine, even if it's not quite as enjoyable as the V8. Cadillac reports 0-60 mph acceleration in the low seven-second range for the V6, which is reasonably quick (as a rule of thumb, the eight-second mark separates slow from fast). No one is going to feel underpowered driving the SRX V6, and it can be equipped to tow up to 2,000 pounds, enough for personal watercraft.
The V6 delivers power through a five-speed automatic transmission, and the V8 is mated to an all-new six-speed automatic transmission for the 2007 model. Upshifts are smooth, but crisp and never mushy, and downshifts come quickly with a jab at the gas pedal. The transmissions also have a manual mode that allows the driver to do the shifting by clicking the gear lever. The SRX lets you brake and downshift going into a curve, and then power out and upshift at the exit, as in a good sports sedan.
The SRX offers good all-weather capability. Its relatively low center of gravity and long wheelbase give it better stability in terms of roll (lean) and yaw than most SUVs. It feels better planted in sloppy stuff, and the optional all-wheel drive maximizes whatever traction is available by sending engine power to the wheels with the best grip.
Active safety systems improve handling stability further: SRX comes standard with anti-lock brakes (ABS), traction control, panic Brake Assist, and dynamic rear brake proportioning (EBD). It's also available with StabiliTrak, an active handling system designed to keep the SRX under the driver's control on wet, snowy and icy surfaces, in tight turns, and in evasive maneuvers. It is enhanced with optional Magnetic Ride Control, which GM calls the world's fastest reacting suspension control system. We highly recommend StabiliTrak for its ability to help a driver you maintain control in slippery corners. ABS allows the driver to maintain steering control under hard braking. Brake Assist and dynamic rear brake proportioning improve braking performance and stability. Traction control improves stability when accelerating on slippery surfaces.
In a winter test drive in northern Michigan, the SRX performed well on ice and snow against its competitors. The SRX was the best all-around performer except for the Volvo XC90. As it began to slip or slide, the electronic aids acted as an invisible co-pilot, gently and unobtrusively nudging the SRX back on course by decreasing power when necessary or lightly applying the brakes to individual wheels whenever they started to spin.
2008 Cadillac SRX Final Word
The Cadillac SRX makes an appealing package. It delivers as much or more functionality, space and all-weather capability as most sport utilities, but it's wrapped in a distinctive package and delivers a spirited driving experience. It's no wonder other luxury carmakers are following Cadillac's cue and creating vehicles like the SRX. The SRX remains one of our top choices in this class. The V8 is sportier and more fun to drive than a Lexus RX 330 or Mercedes M-Class, and it has more room and a better ride than a BMW X5. A V6 SRX with all-wheel drive compares favorably with a Volvo XC90, both in price and performance.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Michelle Krebs filed the original report from Arizona, with Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles.
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