![]() The SRX’s advanced all-wheel-drive system available with the 3.0-liter engine features an electronic limited-slip differential (eLSD) that enables it to distribute torque from side-to-side across the rear as well as front-to-rear, and it comes with continuously variable real-time damping that adjusts shock absorber rates to road conditions. We love the available, easy-to-use pop-up navigation system with its nifty-looking three-dimensional imaging and that accurate "Turn-by-Turn" aural directions are also readily available through GM’s OnStar. See Also This is Really Happening: Fun With Forums Continental Sport Contact 6 Indigo Reports FY23 First Quarter Financial Results - Indigo delivers strong sales and continues investment in omnichannel strategy to fuel future growth Favorite Features The most striking SRX features are a crisp side accent crease that sweeps upward from the tip of a chrome front fender vent to the rear door handle, and another that runs horizontally from the bottom of the vent, curves over the rear wheel and then continues to the rear bumper. At the rear, an integrated spoiler on the back edge of the roof extends the roofline while improving aerodynamics. The car’s bold face is dominated by Cadillac’s iconic shield-shaped grille and vertical headlamps that wrap over the front fenders. The 2011 SRX’s tightly sculpted body has a wide stance with its wheels at the corners and a rising shoulder that culminates in Cadillac-signature large, vertical taillamps. The ninth-generation OnStar system now features flexible speech recognition software that understands common phrases such as, "I need to make a phone call." It even recognizes different dialects. Equally impressive are the Cadillac script logos in the front-door sill plates that illuminate when the doors are opened. The navigation option features a large LCD screen that rises from the console’s top surface. Winged air vents flank the center console, which features large buttons and three rotary knobs for easy control of the A/C, audio and available navigation system. The instrument panel wears hand-cut-and-sewn coverings, and subtle ambient night lighting lends an atmosphere of opulence and attention to detail. The SRX’s cabin is bathed in rich leather, French-stitched seams and wood appliqués. Inside the SRX is room for five adults although, in all honesty, four is a more reasonable figure. And, because our test car was equipped with the continuously variable real-time dampening suspension, we found the SRX a delight to drive in town, on high-speed highways and especially on twisty two-lanes. ![]() With its hydraulic speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering (not the energy-efficient but often-numb electric power steering found in many competitors these days), the SRX delivers sport-sedan feel and feedback with strong on-center feel. The standard 3.0-liter V6 performs well, but it’s the optional 2.8-liter turbo that offers V8-like muscle with V6 economy. Driving the Used 2011 Cadillac SRXĪlthough it lacks the previous generation’s V8 engine option, the 2011 SRX remains true to the spirit of a performance CUV. On the resale value side, the SRX retains residuals similar to the M元50 over time, but trails the rest of its rivals. To get the best deal on your SRX, be sure to check our Fair Purchase Price to learn what buyers are actually paying in your area. The available all-wheel-drive package adds about $7,000. The SRX’s entry-level price undercuts the Lexus RX 350 by about $4,000, the BMW X3 by $3,000, the Mercedes-Benz M元50 by a whopping $13,000 and all other contenders except the turbocharged four-cylinder Acura RDX. The 2011 Cadillac SRX has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) starting around $35,000, with a fully loaded all-wheel-drive model topping out close to $57,000. And, while there is no V8 option, there is a turbocharged V6 good for 300 horsepower that should satisfy all but the most fanatical speed freaks. Although priced in line with the X3 and GLK, the SRX’s dimensions are closer to (and in some cases bigger than) the much more expensive BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz ML CUVs. But the SRX’s ace in the hole is its size. Still, the SRX has a lot going for it with CTS-inspired styling, lots of Caddy chrome and a handsome cabin. Money from consumers isn’t flowing freely like it used to and, with a number of well-established players – such as the Lexus RX 350, BMW X3 and Mercedes Benz GLK350 – fighting for customers, Cadillac’s newly-redesigned SRX is in a tough market. In today’s economy, playing in the luxury Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) segment is not easy.
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