2006 Cadillac SRX Review Summary & Specs
Base Sport Utility
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Summary & Specs
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The Cadillac SRX makes an appealing package. It delivers as much or more functionality, space and all-weather capability as most sport utilities, but it's wrapped in a distinctive package and delivers a spirited driving experience. It's no wonder other luxury carmakers are following Cadillac's cue and creating vehicles like the SRX. The SRX remains one of our top choices in this class. The V8 is sportier and more fun to drive than a Lexus RX 330 or Mercedes M-Class, and it has more room and a better ride than a BMW X5. A V6 SRX with all-wheel drive compares favorably with a Volvo XC 90, in price and performance.
NewCarTestDrive.com editor Mitch McCullough reported from Los Angeles; Michelle Krebs filed the original report from Arizona.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor |
New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup |
Cadillac SRX V6 ($39,995); V8 ($47,995) |
| Engines (standard) |
4.6-liter 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
5-speed automatic with manual mode |
| Engines (optional) |
3.6-liter 24-valve 260-hp V6; 4.6-liter 32-valve 320-hp V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) |
5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
dual-stage front airbags; front passenger side-impact airbags; curtain-style head protection airbags for first- and second-row seats; daytime running lights; anti-lock brakes with Panic Brake Assist and Dynamic Rear Brake Proportioning; traction control and vehicle stability control; one-year subscription to the OnStar tele-aid system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
none |
| Basic Warranty |
4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Lansing, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-333-4CAD |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.cadillac.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$39,995 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Cadillac SRX V8 ($47,995) |
| Standard Equipment |
automatic front & rear dual-zone climate control; leather front seats, heated, with eight-way power adjustment; leather second-row bench with 60/40 split; burled walnut wood accent trim; power windows with express operation; automatic programmable power door lock system; leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt, telescope and controls for audio and climate control; Bose stereo with six-disc in-dash CD changer and eight speakers; XM Satellite Radio with three month trial service; Home Link universal transmitter; cargo cover and cargo convenience net; heated power mirrors with memory and electrochromatic adjustment on driver's side; power adjustable pedals; electrochromatic rearview mirror with compass; ultrasonic rear parking assist |
| Destination Charge |
695 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
all-wheel drive ($1,900); utility package ($1,100) includes power folding 3rd row bench seat, rear air conditioning, heavy-duty cooling system, power steering fluid cooler and trailer hitch with wiring harness; DVD navigation system ($1,995) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
all-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$53,685 |
| Horse Power |
320 @ 6400 |
| Torque |
315 @ 4400 |
| Fuel Economy |
17/22 |
| Wheelbase |
116.0 |
| Length/Width/Height |
195/72.6/67.8 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
39.7 |
| Seating Capacity |
7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
40.3/56.3/42.1 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.4/56.3/41 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
35/55.1/24.2 |
| Trunk Volume |
69.5 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
4250 |
| Front Suspension |
independent, short/long arm with aluminum upper and lower control arms, hydraulic control arm front bushings, pressurized monotube front shock absorbers, 36-mm stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension |
independent, multi-link with sub frame, aluminum upper control arms, knuckles and rear differential, Nivomat load-leveling rear shocks, 22-mm stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance |
8.2 |
| Curb Weight |
4527 |
| Stock Tires |
P235/60R18 front, P255/55R18 rear Michelin all-season |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
vented disc/vented disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
20.0 |