The mid-size crossover Cadillac SRX was built on the Sigma platform, and the first models rolled off the assembly line in 2004. The car is characterized by an unusual appearance, and after restyling, the car acquired even more harmonious forms, and the technical filling has also changed. Cadillac is a sales leader not only in its home market (USA), but also in Europe.
Configuration and price of the Cadillac SRX
The cost for this car is not the lowest and not the highest, but nevertheless, the rest of the costs will result in its maintenance and gasoline (there are no diesel units), which he loves to "eat" very much. The Americans have released new cars Cadillac SRX, which will differ in engines - 3.0 and 3.6 liters, as well as trim levels:
- The cheapest version of the car with a 249-horsepower engine (3 liters) will cost from 1,979,000 rubles.
- With the same engine volume, only in the TOP configuration, the cost of a car rises to 2,389,000 rubles.
- The Cadillac with 3.6 liters (318 hp) will be available only in the top-end configuration. Its price is 2,490,000 rubles.
Exterior design Cadillac RSX 2014
The sleek exterior and sophistication of the crossover immediately grab attention. The natural solidity of the car has been preserved, the upper and lower radiator grilles have undergone original changes, the head optics have received a new pattern, the side air intakes are equipped with illumination.
Powerful wheel arches and stamping on the boot lid, as well as vertical headlights have become an element of the car's recognizability and cause admiring glances from both motorists and ordinary passers-by. Wheels in 20 inches with painted accents have a presentable solid appearance, outwardly the car looks more like a big hatchback than a station wagon.
Interior review of the new Cadillac SRX
The interior has undergone significant changes, the interior looks expensive and stylish. The capacity remains the same - 2 people in the front and 3 in the back seat. You can choose the style of the interior according to your taste, as there are about 6 different options.
As for sound insulation, it is made using a unique technology of active noise suppression, therefore, during normal driving (60 × 120 km / h), silence remains in the cabin. The new comfort seats, in addition to memory settings, heating and electric adjustment, which are included in the basic package, can be equipped with a forced cooling ventilation system, which is especially important in summer.
The most striking innovation of the Cadillac SRX after restyling is the Cadillac User Experience (CUE) infotainment complex - the system is equipped with an 8-inch touchscreen display, gesture recognition and voice control support. This multimedia complex is a recent development and is able to integrate all the electronics of the car, easily and quickly control the crossover functions, of which there are a lot. There is also an infotainment system for rear seat passengers.
The new Cadillac has an optional UltraView panoramic roof, sunblind and sunroof are individually controlled by electric drives. The luggage compartment is designed for 844 liters of cargo, and if the rear seats are removed, the volume more than doubles - 1730 liters. And a very big minus, a drawback of this car - there is no spare wheel in it, even a place for it was not provided. The aesthetic leather-trimmed interior is comfortable and comfortable, the dashboard provides a wealth of information, and the optional navigation is one of the best.
Cadillac SRX 2014: specifications
The updated "Cadillac RSX 2014" has two ways of the power plant. The volume of the basic V-shaped engine of six cylinders is 3.0 liters. Peak power 272 HP gaining strength at 7,000 rpm. Excellent acceleration dynamics is achieved already at 3200 rpm, when the torque is 301 Nm.
The engine, after certain modifications and reconfigured control systems, is more confident in operation and better adaptability to domestic gasoline, the quality of which is not always high. After all, this car can confidently "eat" both 95 and AI-92. The average gasoline consumption in mixed mode turned out to be very high - up to 18 liters, and if you like to push the accelerator pedal, then less than 20 liters will not work. Although the passport data indicated much less (the average consumption in the combined cycle "3.0 liter engine" - 13.1 liters per 100 km. Run), for sure, so as not to frighten the buyer. In Moscow traffic jams, as you understand, it will not be economical to stand where it is. The new 2014 Cadillac SRX crossover has a top speed of 210 km / h, while the starting acceleration, acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h is only 8.5 seconds.
To optimize the tax burden in 2014, the engine was derated to 249 hp, but the torque remained unchanged. Another V-shaped gasoline engine that is available in Russia is also a 6-cylinder unit with a volume of 3.6 liters. It is part of the VVT V6 DI Direct Injection line and will be used exclusively in top-end versions. The power of the 3.6-liter giant is 234 kW, which means 318 hp. at a speed of 6800 per minute.
Naturally, the increased power and volume imply higher fuel consumption. Both engines work with a 6T70 automatic transmission, which has a 6-speed gear. The automatic transmission is equipped with a manual shift function and a special sport mode of operation, integrated with an all-wheel drive system, adaptive.
The all-wheel drive crossover distributes the torque through the new system and is additionally added in the form of an eLSD limited-slip differential. The rear axle gear ratio is 3.39. The suspension has not undergone drastic changes, the MacPherson struts are still used at the front, and the multi-link design is used at the rear.
The suspension is completely independent, capable of adapting to the quality of the roadway and the speed of movement, and prevents the car from swaying during sharp maneuvers. The wheels are equipped with ventilated disc brakes with Auto-Dry drying function and a system that signals a problem - Ready Brake Alert.
The braking system has such assistants as an electric parking brake and 4-channel ABS, TRC, BAS, Hill Start. The steering is rack and pinion with a hydraulic booster, the force coefficient of which is characterized as variable.
Passport data of the new Cadillac:
Security
Side and front airbags are located in the front of the passenger compartment, side curtains protect the head, and the rear compartment is also protected by side curtains. All seats are equipped with three-point seat belts, child seat mountings and programmable door locks.
There are electronic systems for monitoring blind spots and detecting objects that move in a transverse course behind the car. The top version is equipped with an additional traffic lane control system and a device that signals a possible collision in front. For an additional charge, you can equip the car with an intelligent emergency braking device, which will ensure a complete stop of the crossover at any speed.
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