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2007 Cadillac SRX
Date Published: 5/06/08

2007 Cadillac SRX
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MSRP:
$37,225 - 43,430

Invoice:
$34,805 - 40,607

Class:
Premium Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle

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2007 Cadillac SRX
Expert Rating Summary
Category V6 w/AWD. Lux. Pkg. Rating (See All
Ratings)
Premium Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle Average Rating
Acceleration 6 6.2
Fuel Economy 4 3.6
Ride Quality 7 5.7
Steering/Handling/Braking 7 5.6
Quietness 7 6.5
Controls 8 6.5
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 7 7.3
Room/Comfort (rear) 7 6.3
Cargo Room 7 7.8
Value within Class 9 5.9
Total Score: 69 61.4
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2007 Cadillac SRX Review
A redesigned dashboard and revamped interior materials are the main 2007 change for the smaller of Cadillac's two SUVs. SRX is based on a car-type design, seats up to seven, and offers V6 and V8 engines. Rear-wheel drive is standard. All-wheel drive without low-range gearing is optional. V6 SRXs have 260 hp and a 5-speed automatic transmission. V8s have 320 hp and, for '07, a 6-speed automatic instead of a 5-speed. Available on all is GM's automatic-adjusting Magnetic Ride Control suspension. ABS and traction/antiskid control are standard. So are front side airbags and curtain side airbags that cover the first two seating rows. A split folding 2nd-row seat slides 4 inches fore/aft for extra leg room or cargo space. An available 3rd-row seat power folds flush with the cargo floor. Available are DVD entertainment, Cadillac's UltraView sunroof with a 5.6-sq-ft opening, and UltraView Plus that adds a vented glass panel over the 3rd-row seat.
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Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Premium Midsize SUVs are similar in size and construction to Midsize SUVs. Most, in fact, are gilded versions of Midsize SUVs; though a few are exclusive upscale designs.

Our Best Buys include the Acura MDX, Cadillac SRX, and Lexus RX. Our Recommended picks are the Mercedes-Benz R-Class and Volvo XC90.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Acura MDX, BMW X5, Chrysler Aspen, and Lincoln MKX.
News
SRX will soldier on for now with no big change. A makeover was slated for 2008, but sluggish sales and uncertainty over near-term fuel prices have clouded the model's future. The crunch reportedly comes around decade's end, when Cadillac will either drop the SRX or issue a redesign. A key factor in that decision is the smaller, 5-passenger "BRX" crossover being eyed for 2009-11. Given current market trends, it could sell well enough to make a new SRX unnecessary. The BRX is said to blend the basic Theta architecture of the Chevrolet Equinox/Pontiac Torrent with elements of GM's upcoming Epsilon II car platform. That means V6 power and the usual choice of front- and all-wheel drive. How this all plays out will depend on whether SRX sales firm up between now and then, not to mention the success of GM's current recovery efforts. Stay tuned.
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