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2006 cadillac srx review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Flattered with imitation. introductioncadillac 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 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. The interior is stylish and comfortable, if not warm and inviting. It's available with a v6 or v8 engine. 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. improvements for 2006 are subtle, but noticeable and welcome. New wood trim on the center stack adds a bit of warmth to the cabin, while new wheel designs give srx a more aggressive stance. The standard suspension has been lowered slightly for 2006, allowing what cadillac claims to be the lowest step-in height in the class. A power rear liftgate is now standard on both models, allowing the owner to open and close it without touching an exterior surface or getting hands dirty; it's really handy when walking up to or away from the car with an armload of groceries. if imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then cadillac should be flattered. The srx's success has prompted similar vehicles from other luxury car builders, including the mercedes r-class. More are on the way. But for now, at least, cadillac is off with an impressive head start. lineupthe cadillac srx comes in two models differentiated by their engines, a 260-hp v6 or a 320-hp v8. Both are paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. The standard interior has two rows of seats for five. An optional two-place power folding rear seat can increase seating capacity to seven. the srx v6 39,995) comes with leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control and a long list of luxury features, including an eight-way power driver's seat, a power-adjustable second-row seat, one-touch power windows, heated mirrors, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, a single cd player and the popular onstar tele-aid system with a basic subscription for one year. This srx comes standard with 17-inch aluminum wheels. the srx v8 47,995) adds more than a bigger engine. Its standard feature list includes heated front seats with memory for the driver's seat and power adjustments for the front passenger's seat, wood interior trim and a premium bose stereo with an in-dash six-cd changer. The v8 also adds 18-inch wheels and a tire pressure monitoring system. the srx comes standard with rear-wheel drive. All-wheel drive 1,900) is optional on both models. option groups allow the srx v6 to be equipped like the v8, without the bigger engine. The driver's level one package 1,795) adds the 18-inch wheels with v-rated tires, xenon headlights and a headlight washer system. The luxury level one package 700) includes a reconfigurable rear cargo area with removable storage bin, a universal home remote, wood trim and the tire pressure monitor. The srx comes standard with dual-stage front airbags, front side-impact airbags and curtain-style head protection airbags for the first two rows of seats. To help avoid collisions before they occur, the srx has anti-lock brakes with the latest electronic brake-force distribution and panic brake assist technology, traction control and electronic stability control. The insurance institute for highway safety gave the srx 'good' grades for 40-mph offset frontal crashes. walkaroundthe 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. Station-wagon fans think wagons are more sophisticated than sport utilities, probably because they are. The srx sort of straddles the middle. It has the function and driving performance of a wagon, but a look (and higher seating position) that's more in line with 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. Love it or hate it, it's bold and unabashedly american. Restyled 17-inch and 18-inch wheels have an aggressive look, with six exposed lugs and a prominent cadillac wreath and crest in the center caps. There are also three new paint colors: stealth grey, radiant bronze and infrared. interiorthe cadillac srx interior shares design themes with those in cadillac's cts and sts sedans. Like the exterior styling, the look inside is a love-it or hate-it affair. Some have called cadillac's interiors cold. aware of such criticism, cadillac took a serious shot at warming up the srx interior beginning with the 2005 model year. It revamped the instrument cluster, adding chrome accents, and introduced softer, richer interior colors such ebony, light neutral and light gray. The trend continues for 2006, with a more expansive wood trim package that now includes the entire center stack, and a new cashmere interior color. It's an improvement, but we're still not fond of some of the details. The chrome surround on the shifter is almost garish, and script used to label the gears is anything but elegant. the srx cabin is richly finished, however, on par with the best in suvs. moreover, everything is easy to operate. 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. the srx can carry seven passengers when ordered with the optional third-row bench seat. This third row gives srx an edge on many of its competitors, including the bmw x5, 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. The nice, flat, dog-friendly cargo floor behind the second row 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. 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. among the available options, the most interesting is its super-sized sunroof. Push the button to open the ultra view sunroof and first- and sec. Climate Control✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ CD Changer✔ CD Player✔ DVD Entertainment System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Aluminum Wheels
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