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2008 Cadillac SRX Safety Review

July 22, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Four stars, front impacts; five stars, side impacts
NHTSA

Good,” front impact; side impact not rated
IIHS

Nearly all of the most important safety features that protect passengers in a crash or help to avoid a collision are standard in all 2008 Cadillac SRX trims.

Cars.com reports that anti-lock brakes, stability control, and side and curtain airbags are standard on the SRX. MyRide.com notes "four-wheel-vented-disc ABS with Dynamic Rear Proportioning (DRP) included on every Cadillac SRX."

In federal testing at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the SRX was awarded four stars for front impact protection and five stars for side impact protection. Two-wheel-drive versions earned a rollover rating of three stars, and four-wheel-drive models earned four stars.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the SRX a “good” rating for front impacts. It didn’t test the crossover for side impact safety.

Conclusion

The 2008 Cadillac SRX earns good crash-test scores and comes with many safety systems standard.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Four stars, front impacts; five stars, side impactsNHTSAGood,” front impact; side impact not ratedIIHS Nearly all of the most important safety features that protect passengers in a crash or help to avoid a collision are standard in all 2008 Cadillac SRX trims. Cars.com reports that anti-lock brakes, stability control, and side and curtain airbags are standard on the SRX. MyRide.com notes "four-wheel-vented-disc ABS with Dynamic Rear Proportioning (DRP) included on every Cadillac SRX." In federal testing at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the SRX was awarded four stars for front impact protection and five stars for side impact protection. Two-wheel-drive versions earned a rollover rating of three stars, and four-wheel-drive models earned four stars. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the SRX a “good” rating for front impacts. It didn’t test the crossover for side impact safety. ConclusionThe 2008 Cadillac SRX earns good crash-test scores and comes with many safety systems standard.  2008 CADILLAC SRX STYLING | [8 out of 10] Autoblog: "the dashboard is particularly pleasing to the eye" Kelley Blue Book: "a sharp-looking vehicle" Edmunds: "classy touches" Car and Driver: "chunky exterior" The 2008 Cadillac SRX is a tastefully drawn crossover vehicle that's ...

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The Mercedes-Benz M-Class doesn't offer a third-row seat, but it is spacious and will be offered with a six-cylinder diesel engine for the coming model year. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport shares the Cadillac SRX's love for straight lines, but comes off as a more upscale knockoff of its Range Rover brother. The Volkswagen Touareg is a five-seater as well, and it has a conservative look. The Infiniti FX seats five and is relatively outrageous by the standards of the crossover class, while the Lexus RX 350 is a traditional luxury crossover with an enviable reputation for quality.

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