The SRX's powertrain always feels refined. The 2016 Cadillac SRX never feels lazy, thanks to its 308-horsepower V-6, but it's not all that inspiring or quick. Combine that with the hand-cut-and-sewn coverings on the instrument panel and ambient lighting and you have an environment that's not only richly appointed, but also tech-forward. The cabin was revamped in 2013, when it received the brand's CUE interface and its large capacitive touchscreen, proximity sensing and slider controls. The SRX's interior is illuminated by touchscreens, letting them grab all the attention while other surfaces are muted. The SRX also has a rear spoiler for better aerodynamics, big 20-inch wheels on some models, and illuminated door sills. The taillights themselves stand proud from the vehicle, and almost resemble classic Cadillac fins. Our favorite detail is the deep line etched down the sides of the SRX, from its nose to its taillights. It sports Cadillac's vertically stacked headlights, a brightly chromed grille, and relatively short front and rear overhangs, for a shape that's powerful without taking on any overt SUV cues. The SRX's chiseled looks set it apart from many of its rivals. The Cadillac SRX simply does a good job of cloaking a conventional two-box crossover SUV body in lots of sculpted crests and clever angles. It doesn't have the long-nose, rear-biased proportions of the brand's distinctive sedans, and dials back on the bling heaped on the big Escalade. With all-wheel drive, the numbers drop to 16/23/18 mpg. The EPA rates the 2016 SRX at 17 mpg city, 24 highway, 19 combined for front-drive models. Major SRX options include a rear-seat entertainment system, adaptive headlights, a power tailgate, and automatic climate control. OnStar comes with each SRX, and a subscription to 4G LTE data can spread a wireless hotspot to 8 devices inside the car. It uses a proximity-sensitive touchscreen to run navigation, phone, and audio systems-and it can be touchy and at the same time, slow to respond. The SRX has one of the most advanced intofainment systems on the market with CUE, but it's as fussy to engage as some other systems. Adaptive cruise control and forward-collision warnings are on the features list. The SRX still takes some top honors in safety, getting good marks from the IIHS as well as five stars from the NHTSA. The seats themselves are tailored well, and the cabin is quieted with active noise cancellation technology. The two rows of seats can seat up to five passengers, without the immense bulk of an Escalade. Of all the Cadillac offerings, the SRX puts the best foot forward in versatility. That comes down to the transmission's tall gearing but, even more so, the SRX's substantial heft: it weighs in at more than 4,500 pounds.
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Acceleration is respectable-0-60 mph happens in the seven-second range-but the SRX doesn't feel so light on its feel. Power comes from a 308-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 engine, coupled to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The SRX comes in a single powertrain configuration, with a choice of all-wheel drive overriding standard front-wheel drive. Inside, the SRX's cabin is a contemporary, classy blend of big touchscreen interfaces and handsome, traditional details like stitched leather trim. The Art & Science styling theme is more muted here than on past Cadillacs, but the SRX is still an edgy outlier when compared with vehicles like the Audi Q5, BMW X3, even the new Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class-which Cadillac considers to be rivals for the SRX. It's the oldest model in the Cadillac lineup, but still looks fresh and tasteful-especially in light of what we've seen of its upcoming replacement, the XT5.
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The SRX tucks a conventional crossover-SUV shape under Cadillac's usual array of stark angles and sculpted curves. The Escalade is all about blingy bluster, and for some, heavy-duty work-the SRX is geared to toting four or five adults around town, through whatever weather comes its way. It's a counterpart to the big, truck-based Escalade, but they're as different as they can be when it comes to capability and road manners. The SRX is GM's luxury five-seat crossover SUV. The 2016 Cadillac SRX carries over unchanged for the 2016 model year, with the XT5 replacing the nameplate for model year 2017.