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SRX Interior

The SRX's interior is an environment of comfort and technology, with leather-trimmed seating standard on Luxury, Performance and Premium Collections and available equipment including a navigation system that rises from the center of the instrument panel and features three-dimensional imaging. A signature example of the SRX's attention to detail is the Cadillac script logos in the front door sill plates that illuminate when the doors are opened.

Standard and available interior features include:

* Audio system with navigation with voice recognition, including AM/FM stereo, CD/DVD player, MP3 playback, Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound with 10 speakers, 40-gig hard drive and USB with audio connectivity is standard on the Performance and Premium Collections and available on the Luxury Collection.
* SiriusXM Satellite Radio with three-month trial service is standard on all models.
* Bluetooth phone connectivity is standard on all models.
* Tri-zone automatic climate control is standard on the Premium Collection and dual-zone automatic climate control is standard on Base, as well as the Luxury and Performance Collections.
* Driver information center is standard on all models.
* Keyless access is standard on the Luxury, Performance and Premium Collections.
* Ambient lighting package is standard on the Luxury, Performance and Premium Collections.
* Auto-dimming inside mirror with OnStar controls is standard on the Luxury, Performance and Premium Collections.
* Adjustable pedals are standard on the Luxury, Performance and Premium Collections.
* Rearview camera system is standard on the Luxury, Performance and Premium Collections.
* Front bucket seats with power eight-way driver's adjustment are standard on all models.
* Heated front seats are standard on the Luxury, Performance and Premium Collections.
* Heated rear outboard seats are standard on the Premium Collection.
* Rear seat with 60/40-split and pass-through is standard on all models.
* Leather-trimmed steering wheel is standard on all models.
* Heated steering wheel is standard on the Luxury, Performance and Premium Collections and includes Sapele wood on steering wheel, shift knob, center stack and doors.
* UltraView power sunroof is standard on the Luxury, Performance and Premium Collections.
* Front floor console and overhead console are standard on all models.
* Rear floor console with rear-seat audio controls and climate controls is standard on Premium.
* Cargo management system and cargo shade are standard on the Luxury, Performance and Premium Collections.
* Interior color and trim choices include: Ebony with Ebony accents, Titanium with Ebony accents, Shale with Ebony accents and Shale with Brownstone accents.

More Powerful V6 Engine

A new, larger and more powerful 3.6L direct-injected V6 - known by its "LFX" engine code - is the new and sole engine for the SRX. It delivers an SAE-certified 308 horsepower (230 kW) and 265 lb-ft of torque (359 Nm).

The LFX is a 60-degree design, with the cylinder block and cylinder heads cast in aluminum for low weight. A forged steel crankshaft provides optimal strength in the bottom end, while the cylinder heads include four valves per cylinder, with a dual overhead camshaft design incorporating infinitely variable cam phasing.

Additionally, optimized-flow fuel injectors and the integrated exhaust manifolds/cylinder heads promote lower emissions. The LFX's composite intake manifold also has a comparatively small radiated surface area to help it maintain excellent noise and vibration characteristics.

The Hydra-Matic 6T70 six-speed automatic transmission is matched with the LFX engine and features the driver-selectable Eco feature for enhanced fuel economy. The available all-wheel-drive system incorporates an electronic limited-slip rear differential, which not only improves traction in slippery road conditions but provides side-to-side torque transfer along the rear axle to enhance control during hard cornering.

Chassis and Suspension

The SRX has a four-wheel independent suspension system and a standard rack-and-pinion hydraulic steering system - and offers a variable-effort, speed-sensitive steering system - with tuning biased for sport sedan-style driving and strong on-center feel. StabiliTrak electronic stability control is standard and works in concert with the standard four-wheel-disc/four-channel-ABS braking system.

A trailering package is available on the Luxury, Performance and Premium Collections and increases the towing capacity to 3,500 pounds (1,587 kg).

Safety and Crash Avoidance Features

The SRX is designed to protect occupants before, during and after a crash. A strong body structure and chassis that absorb crash energy are complemented by martensitic steel in the fully enclosed rocker sections. Martensitic steel is one of the strongest available and its use in the rockers helps protect against intrusion during a side-impact crash while also helping maintain the structure during front and rear crashes.

Additional safety features include:

* Dual-stage frontal and side-impact driver and right-front passenger air bags.
* Head-curtain side-impact air bags.
* Rollover mitigation sensors.
* Front safety belt pretensioners and load limiters.
* Tire pressure monitoring system.
* Trailer stability assist.
* Rearview camera system.

The SRX is also designed to meet European pedestrian protection standards; and the front bumper is positioned for greater compatibility with car bumpers.

OnStar Standard

OnStar is standard on all models. It uses GPS and cellular phone technology to automatically call for help in the event of crash. OnStar subscribers also can use the service to be Good Samaritans by sending help to other motorists, and to call for help in other non-crash emergencies.

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