CADILLAC SRX 2011 New model
Cadillac revealed the new generation SRX crossover in August, but now the American company decided to acquaint us more about the model just before its official debut at the Detroit Motor Show. The new SRX is more compact than its predecessor, but on the other hand, is much more aggressive appearance. Smaller sizes have forced engineers to premanhat third row seats, the model will now be available only in five-seater version.
CADILLAC SRX 2011
The car was designed on the so-called "Theta" platform, which is also used for the Saab 9-3 and Opel Insignia. Running the car will be standard to the front wheels, but customers will be able to order it with a system and AWD, as an option. Engines, which will be offered the new Cadillac SRX are 3.0-liter gasoline engine, an output 260 hp and 2.9-liter turbo that produces 300 hp Both units are combined with six-speed automatic transmission. Crossover has been more active suspension with variable stiffness depending on the surface, adaptive headlamps, navigation system with integrated three-dimensional image and hard drive.
CADILLAC SRX 2011 Crossover
Cadillac American company publishes first official pictures of the new generation of crossover SRX. Dimensions of the car remain almost unchanged, but remove third row seats, because the model now has only five-seater version. Not yet disseminated to the engines that will offer new SRX, but according to some publications, they are four and six-cylinder, including 3.6-liter V6 with direct fuel injection and power 206k.s.
CADILLAC SRX 2011 Family SUV
Cadillac's model range for North America is on track to increase by two more representative - SRX crossover and CTS Sport Wagon. The first model will go on sale will be SRX, Cadillac as just confirmed to him. Prices will start from 34,155 dollars and will appear in showrooms next month. CTS Sport Wagon, in turn, will appear at the end of summer.Segment of the medium-luxury crossovers remained strong in the U.S., although sales of new cars reached lowlands, seen 30 years ago. However, the segment is currently responsible for around one quarter of all luxury cars sold in the U.S. market. With its efficient engines and great equipment SRX should be a great success for GM
CADILLAC SRX 2011 Interior
Cadillac decided to initially offer its SRX with only one engine option - in this case it is a 3-liter V6 direct-injection, power of 260 hp and torque of 300 Nm. Its creators say that this unit will return the vehicle fuel consumption of around 10 L/100 km, but tests have not yet completed. Otherwise, six-Hyrdra-Matic 6T70 automatic transmission gets minor adjustments to the lengths of gears, so as to optimize fuel consumption. Standard system for four-wheel drive does improve management in wet and dry conditions.Standard safety equipment includes a range of front, side and type "curtain" air bags and dual mechanisms and load limiters for the front seat belts. In the traction control system was implemented and a special sensor, whose function is to prevent any reversals.