2010 Cadillac SRX Turbo (photos)

Cadillac fits its SRX crossover with a 2.8-liter turbocharged engine, giving it more pep than the standard 3-liter V-6 version. The cabin comes up to Cadillac's luxury standard, as does the cabin tech.

Wayne Cunningham

May 17, 2010 2:51 p.m. PT

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Cadillac's SRX is an SUV-styled crossover, built on the CTS platform. The car underwent a radical transformation for its second generation, 2010 model. View Local Inventory

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Cadillac design language is evident around the car, with angular lines on fenders and grille. View Local Inventory

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Cadillac offers the 2010 SRX with two engine choices, a direct injection 3-liter V-6 making 265 horsepower, or this turbocharged 2.8-liter V-6 making 300 horsepower. The former engine gets about 1 mpg better fuel economy. View Local Inventory

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Offering the same capacity as a traditional SUV, the SRX seats five, and includes room for luggage. View Local Inventory

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The SRX uses a conventional suspension, although ant-sway bars give it a sporting character. View Local Inventory

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The cargo area is deep, providing plenty of room for luggage. View Local Inventory

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A smuggler's compartment sits under the floorboards of the cargo area. View Local Inventory

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The SRX's sunroof lets in light for all seats, although only the front half opens up. View Local Inventory

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The SRX's cabin shows Cadillac luxury, with leather, wood, and soft plastics. View Local Inventory

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The SRX drives easily, with well-tuned steering providing responsive turning. View Local Inventory

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Clear elements above the speedometer flash green with the turn signals and emergency flashers. A display in the speedometer shows trip, audio, and navigation information. View Local Inventory

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A six-speed automatic is the only transmission choice for the SRX. It has manual and sport modes, the latter being suitably aggressive in downshifting. View Local Inventory

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An Eco button on the console runs the engine at lower speeds. We didn't notice much difference between normal and Eco modes. View Local Inventory

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The controls below the clock let you choose menu items on the cabin tech interface, but the LCD is also a touch screen, which is useful for alphanumeric inputs. View Local Inventory