GM will once again show the 2010 Cadillac SRX in the Detroit Automotive Show by the end of December 2009. The car comes with several enhanced technologies inside, but the size will be smaller than the previous model that the SRX is going to replace. GM made some changes in this Cadillac, such as eliminating the 3rd row seat, cargo capacity as well as rear-wheel drive system. In return to these eliminations, the 2010 Cadillac SRX will come with a fuel-efficiency features and some other brilliant ones.

The SRX assimilates some elements that we commonly find in the Epsilon mid-size car. This thing is in accordance with the Theta Premium platform. Some other cars that use the Theta architecture bases are the 2010 GMC Terrain and Chevrolet Equinox. At this moment, you will not find the hybrid version of the 2010 Cadillac SRX. However, GM might launch this edition soon or later.

There are two types of engines that as the power sources of the SRX. The first one is the 2.8I Turbocharged V6 and the other is the 3.0I WT E85 engine V6. The 2.8I can generate up to 260 horsepower at around 6950 rpm. This power can deliver 221-pound feet of torque at the 5600 rpm. While the 3.0I generates higher power up to 300 horsepower at 5500rpm, in which you can expect to get 295-pound feet of torque at the estimated 1850 rpm. Six speed automatic transmissions of the Hydra-Matic 6T70 support the transmission system for both engines.

According to GM, the 3.0I E85 engine with its 260 horsepower has been success to generate 5% more power compared to the previous model. Besides that, in term of fuel economy feature, this newest edition is capable to save 15% fuel energy, compared to the old one with 10% only.

In the navigation system, GM offers two systems available for the 2010 Cadillac SRX, which are the all-wheel and the front-wheel drives. Both models already have an excellent grip controls. However, if you expect to have something more, you can refer to the AWD model, which is considered as advanced because it is also equipped with the rear ELSD element. With this AWD model, the car will automatically transfer up to 100% of torque directly to its wheels when the road is wet or icy. Therefore, you can expect a better traction system on the winter season. Besides that, the system also gives a stabile car control when it runs on high-speed.

You can expect luxurious features in the 2010 Cadillac SRX. GM can be proud with the pop-up navigation system that they implement in the car. The navigation system is even similar to the one that we find in the CTS. In the interior, you will get a hand- sewn leather cover. If you want to bring a home theater experience into your car, you can custom your car with a dual-screen entertainment system at the rear part. While from the exterior, there are some eye-catching parts that make the Cadillac looked stunning, such as 18-20 inch wheels, vertical headlights, chrome fender vents and etc.

The base engine is GM’s 3.6 liter V6, but our test vehicle had the new direct-injected V6. The manual has a ‘sport’ mode, where you choose the gears; getting in is as simple as knocking the gearshift over to the right, then pushing it forward to move up a gear or pulling it back to drop down a gear. Generally, the automatic ends up in the right gear at the right time; it does have a tendency, at times, to hang around in a lower than needed gear, in case power is suddenly needed. On the highway, hitting the gas results in a mild delay while the transmission downshifts, then a quick zoom forward once the engine digs in at around 5,000 rpm (redline is around 7,000 rpm). Experimenting with the manual override showed us that the engine makes very little power until around 3,500, when it starts to build quickly; if you stay in gear, the Caddy is sluggish at highway speeds, though it’s fine around town.

As in the usual Cadillac CTS, the automatic has paddle shifters on the steering wheel, and we’re impressed that Cadillac is offering both setups. The CTS-V adopts the STS’ Magnetic Ride Control, which reads the road and varies suspension settings to match driving conditions. An optional Performance Traction Management system aims to optimize traction with an eye toward maximizing acceleration — as opposed to conventional traction control, which mostly tries to optimize traction. Styling changes from the freshly minted Cadillac CTS include larger 19-inch wheels, a larger grille and the requisite lower body cladding. The cabin features deeply bolstered Recaro seats with grippier suede-like inserts, as well as dark obsidian trim and a microfiber-lined steering wheel

The 4 wheel drive (4WD) car has proven its performance on the road. Its economic fuel consumption certified by US Environmental Protection Agency for spending 12 miles in the city and 18 miles on highway. While for the 2WD vehicle shares the same consumption in the city but takes 19 miles on highway. This is very rare for the similar V8 and 6-speed automatic transmission SUV car. It delivers 403 horse-power with 415 pound feet of torque. Compared to its sporty look, Escalade’s engine provides more power and comfort instead of fulfilling desires of experiencing sport driving.

Its large cabin can load up to 8 people. Options of seat types are the most favorable by users. Cadillac Escalade gives options for the comfort of their users: the standard leather and heated seat. While cooled seated is optional. Everybody loves the new interior of 2009 Cadillac Escalade, especially the installed full set of premium Bose stereo sound system with dual play (CD/DVD/radio player) with 8 inch roof-mounted, flat screen, CD changer which can load 6 CDs at once, and 10 speakers which will give extra pleasure and pride of joy ride.
So, why wait?

This is a car that is not intended for family usage since the interior of the back seat will only meet passengers’ needs. From the interior design, you just need to make single click in order to open the drivers’ door but two click will open all doors. This surely makes everything easy. The driver can feel comfortable during the journey as the space is large enough for the driving position. The seat is adjustable with the seatbelt attached directly to the seat so that you can find the most comfortable position. This arrangement is said to be safety friendly. This car is equipped with a navigation system which is manufactured by Toyota. You can use this while you are driving to a town which you relatively know.

On the road, the Cadillac CTS V6 is a car that is very pleasant to drive. You will experience great safety within your driving and you will enjoy little sportiveness within your driving in minor roads. People said that this is the best Cadillac in forty years which means that having this car will be a great investment. It is not only the interior which has been successfully drive customers but the exterior has also shown that this car is worth.

XLR Performance
Test drivers find that the XLR, on the Corvette chassis is good and fun to drive. For us who remember the old Super-finned Cadillacs, a Cadillac only mentioned in the same breath as the Corvette is a mind-boggling. However, in addition to the Cadillac reported from 0 to 60 km / h 5.8 seconds, the XLR is not the performance of the other class attributes. Overall, he is near the bottom in the category of performance. We continue with the full implementation XLR Review.

XLR Exterior
A dramatic wedge of sharp edges and corners, which is the new Cadillac Evoq directly from the concept car is about five years ago at the Detroit Auto Show The Auto Channel. The exterior design of the XLR-rank near the top of the class. We continue with the XLR full exterior review to read about the exterior features of interest.

XLR Interior
Critics believe that the XLR two comfortable chairs, and the impressive list of comfort features. Some reviewers did not feel that the quality of the material. The rich color of the wood trim looks good, as something you can find in a Lexus, aluminum accents, but not as convincing as a part of the metal-like display in the assembly are integrated pieces of a convergent closed design. XLR interior cabin space at the bottom of the class. We continue with the XLR interior complete list for more convenience features, the standard.

XLR Security
XLR, which are not crash tested by the federal government, but with a variety of active and passive safety equipment, including power and seat-mounted side airbags.

XLR Reliability
2008 Cadillac XLR reliability results shown is the Predicted Reliability rating by JD Power and Associates. This result is based on the development of the last three years of the historical quality and reliability by JD Power Automotive Studies, in particular vehicle technologies Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). Includes all 2008 Cadillac XLR with five-year/100000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty.