Cadillac SRX Overview

Cadillac's SRX midsize luxury crossover was completely redesigned for the 2010 model year and carries over mostly unchanged for 2011. Much easier to live with on an everyday basis than the behemoth Escalade, the SRX is available in Base, Luxury, Performance and Premium trim levels and with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The standard engine is a 3.0-liter direct-injection V6 making 265 hp and 223 lb-ft. of torque, while a turbocharged 2.8-liter direct-injection V6 brings 300 hp and 295 lb-ft. of torque. The turbo is only available with up-level Performance and Premium trim levels, starting at $49,915 or around $15,000 more than the base model.

The SRX offers typical Cadillac luxury, though the base model is missing important luxury touches found on all other trim levels, including leather seating, navigation, an UltraView sunroof, a rear-view backup camera and sapele wood trim. At less than $5,000 above the base model the Luxury trim is a much more compelling option.