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April 3, 2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/cadillac_srx_2004

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Preview: 2004 Cadillac SRX by TCC Team (2/17/2003)
TCC tests the winter manners of the new Cadillac SRX.

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From the late 1980s well into the 1990s, one of the most divisive debates at General Motors was whether to add a light truck to the lineup of its flagship Cadillac division.

Though Caddy came late to the party, it eventually rolled out the Escalade, the massive sport-ute that’s scored big with affluent suburbanites, as well as influential hip-hop trendsetters. While it hasn’t completely reversed decades of decline, the Escalade has shown Cadillac can come up with hot, relevant products again.

It’s a lesson well learned, and the GM division’s expanding lineup shows that light trucks are a permanent part of the Cadillac franchise. Of course, the definition of a truck is undergoing a rapid metamorphosis.

At first glimpse, the new SRX might look like Escalade’s downsized cousin, but under the skin, it’s got more in common with the popular CTS sedan. Both share the same basic platform, dubbed Sigma in GM-speak (and which will appear yet again next year in the next-generation STS). That’s a lot of three-letter acronyms, but it doesn’t mean they’re all identical. GM’s approach to flexible engineering means each vehicle has its own personality, even as they share their best features.

In the case of the SRX, the new Caddy crossover starts with a platform that is far more nimble and responsive than you’d normal expect from an SUV, even one of the new car-based crossovers. Like the CTS sedan, it features a rear-drive configuration, but it’s also available with an all-wheel-drive package, as well.

Warm reception

Over the past ten months, TheCarConnection.com has had the opportunity to drive the SRX on numerous occasions, starting with an early pilot vehicle and then, most recently, putting a production model through its paces. We’ve driven it on dry pavement and wet, in frigid climates buried deep under snow and ice, and again on hot desert sands. If our own experience proves true when the car finally hits showrooms, the SRX is likely to win a warm reception.

Related Articles: Preview: 2004 Cadillac SRX by TCC Team (2/17/2003)TCC tests the winter manners of the new Cadillac SRX. GET CURRENT PRICING GET AN INSURANCE QUOTE From the late 1980s well into the 1990s, one of the most divisive debates at General Motors was whether to add a light truck to the lineup of its flagship Cadillac division. Though Caddy came late to the party, it eventually rolled out the Escalade, the massive sport-ute that’s scored big with affluent suburbanites, as well as influential hip-hop trendsetters. While it hasn’t completely reversed decades of decline, the Escalade has shown Cadillac can come up with hot, relevant products again. It’s a lesson well learned, and the GM division’s expanding lineup shows that light trucks are a permanent part of the Cadillac franchise. Of course, the definition of a truck is undergoing a rapid metamorphosis. At first glimpse, the new SRX might look like Escalade’s downsized cousin, but under the skin, it’s got more in common with the popular CTS sedan. Both share the same basic platform, dubbed Sigma in GM-speak (and which will appear yet again next year in the next-generation STS). That’s a lot of three-letter acronyms, but it doesn’t mean they’re all identical. GM’s approach to flexible engineering means each vehicle has its own personality, even as they share their best features. In the case of the SRX, the new Caddy crossover starts with a platform that is far more nimble and responsive than you’d normal expect from an SUV, even one of the new car-based crossovers. Like the CTS sedan, it features a rear-drive configuration, but it’s also available with an all-wheel-drive package, as well. Warm reception Over the past ten months, TheCarConnection.com has had the opportunity to drive the SRX on numerous occasions, starting with an early pilot vehicle and then, most recently, putting a production model through its paces. We’ve driven it on dry pavement and wet, in frigid climates buried deep under snow and ice, and again on hot desert sands. If our own experience proves true when the car finally hits showrooms, the SRX is likely to win a warm reception. Related Articles: Preview: 2004 Cadillac SRX by TCC Team (2/17/2003) TCC tests the winter manners of the new Cadillac SRX. GET CURRENT PRICING GET AN INSURANCE QUOTE From the late 1980s well into the 1990s, one of the most divisive debates ...