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2004 Cadillac SRX Review

Not your mother's station wagon.
Interior
The Cadillac SRX interior also is very similar to the CTS, which again is love it or hate it in terms of design. It certainly is stylish, comfortable and practical, but it isn't particularly beautiful or warm and inviting. It has far more plastic than most cars of this price category, something Cadillac interior designers reportedly are working on. The V8 model adds wood touches. Interior colors include ebony, light neutral and light gray.

The Cadillac SRX is roomier than some of its competitors, especially the BMW X5 and Infiniti FX. At 41 inches, the SRX has more rear legroom than other midsize luxury sport-utilities and as much rear hiproom as the roomy Acura MDX.

The SRX comes standard with two rows of seats for five passengers. The second row powers back and forth for added legroom or added cargo space. The cargo area in the five-passenger model can be outfitted with storage spaces built into the floor under hatch doors.

An optional third-row bench seat provides accommodations for up to seven passengers. The third row is not available on many of its competitors, including the BMW X5, Infiniti FX, or Lexus RX 330. But the third-row seat provides less room, including legroom, than the Acura MDX or Volvo XC90. The third-row seat folds flat into the floor with the push of a button near the rear hatch or on the pillar just behind the second row of seats. The third row comes with storage bins and cupholders. Each row of seats sits higher than the next, like those in a movie theater, so everyone can see out.

Luggage space is about average for the class. Roof rails come standard to expand cargo-carrying capability.

Storage cubbies abound and include covered front door compartments, front door map pockets, front seatback pockets, front center console with two compartments, a bin behind the front console, glove box with shelf, covered cup holders in the front seat center console and second seat fold-down armrest with cupholders. SRX also has rear coat hooks accessible from the rear passenger doors or liftgate, good for picking up dry cleaning.

In addition to the power third-row seat, the literally coolest feature of the SRX, which no competitor has, is its supersized sunroof. Push the button to slide open the Ultra View Sunroof and front and rear passengers can enjoy 5.6 feet of open air for front and rear passengers. Next Page



2004 Cadillac SRX