2012 Cadillac SRX Review by Bill Jackson
The 2012 Cadillac SRX handles well and looks good, but I don't think it's good enough overall to command its price in the competitive luxury-SUV market.
To my eyes, styling is the SRX's strongest card. This SUV has always been the vehicle that best exemplified Cadillac's commitment to edgy, angular designs. Not even the CTS, which was the first to adopt this look, does it better than the SRX.
Highlights include the grille, which is just large enough to be commanding — not oversized. The profile view has a nice drop to the roofline, plus short overhangs between the wheels and the bumpers.
The rear is aggressive, with large exhaust pipes, tall taillamps and a decent-sized hatch. It's angular, chiseled and well-proportioned. In a field of lumpy, rounded blob-wagons, the SRX cuts its own course, and it's a good one.
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Chassis and suspension
The Cadillac 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 tuni ...
Safety Belts
Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety
belts properly.
Safety Belts .
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .
Lap-Shoulder Belt .
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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is already activated,
. Press and hold the +RES button on the steering wheel until the desired speed
is reached, then release it.
. To increase vehicle speed in small ...