2012 Cadillac SRX Review by Bill Jackson

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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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Hitches
Use the correct hitch equipment. See your dealer or a hitch dealer for assistance. - The rear bumper on the vehicle is not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-t ...

Window Lockout
This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. Press to activate the rear window locks. An indicator light will illuminate when the featu ...

Dual Automatic Climate Control System
A. Fan Control B. Power C. AUTO (Automatic Operation) D. ZONE E. Defrost F. Air Delivery Mode Control G. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls H. Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventila ...