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2009 Cadillac SRX Quality Review

February 23, 2009

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

If you want an example of the clichéd term, ‘car-like ride,’ this is a very good one.
Autoblog

the seats are firm and supportive
Kelley Blue Book

premium-car isolation from road noise
ConsumerGuide

The 2009 SRX's interior can hold as many as seven passengers with the optional power-folding third-row seat, but those in the third row should be very small—elementary-school small. The second-row seat is much more hospitable to adults and teenagers alike.

Car and Driver likes the “roomy interior” and “proficiently sculpted front seats” in the SRX, while Kelley Blue Book reports that up front in the SRX, "the seats are firm and supportive." The second-row seat is hospitable for adults, too: “With an impressive 41 inches of legroom in the second row, the SRX will comfortably carry four six-foot adults,” Edmunds says. Cars.com notes "all passengers sit higher in the SRX than in a luxury sedan but lower than occupants in a typical SUV." Kelley Blue Book agrees that the SRX is ideal for those who "would prefer to sit up a bit higher." Automedia states that “the second-row seat boasts class-leading legroom and folds virtually flat, while the third-row bench power-folds into the floor.”

Reviewers are thoroughly impressed with the versatility of the interior and the sheer number of places to put smaller things. Automedia reports, “The optional rear cargo management system, with three cargo compartments and a removable storage bin, will stow anything from a car care or emergency kit to sports equipment to DVDs or CDs.”

The SRX offers a third row of seating, but after reading a range of reviewers, it’s clear that they’re extremely small and cramped, with very limited cargo space when they’re in place. Edmunds notes the optional fold-flat third-row seat has only “24 inches of legroom,” which “makes it suitable for only the smallest of children. Plus, with that third row in use there is no meaningful cargo capacity.” MyRide.com confirms the SRX’s cargo space is “small for vehicles of this size,” and Kelley Blue Book thirds it, noting the SRX "loses most of its cargo space" when using the optional third row of seats. With the third row of seats lowered, Edmunds finds the 2009 Cadillac SRX has "plenty of sprawl room."

The recent redesign of the center console and trim imparts a much richer feel to the materials and surfaces in the 2009 Cadillac SRX. Car and Driver still is less than impressed with the Cadillac SRX quality when compared with other luxury SUV manufacturers, noting what they perceive as "poorer fit and finish than German competitors."

Conclusion

Keep the third-row seats stowed away and you’ll be happy with the 2009 Cadillac SRX.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:If you want an example of the clichéd term, ‘car-like ride,’ this is a very good one.Autoblogthe seats are firm and supportiveKelley Blue Bookpremium-car isolation from road noiseConsumerGuide The 2009 SRX's interior can hold as many as seven passengers with the optional power-folding third-row seat, but those in the third row should be very small—elementary-school small. The second-row seat is much more hospitable to adults and teenagers alike. Car and Driver likes the “roomy interior” and “proficiently sculpted front seats” in the SRX, while Kelley Blue Book reports that up front in the SRX, "the seats are firm and supportive." The second-row seat is hospitable for adults, too: “With an impressive 41 inches of legroom in the second row, the SRX will comfortably carry four six-foot adults,” Edmunds says. Cars.com notes "all passengers sit higher in the SRX than in a luxury sedan but lower than occupants in a typical SUV." Kelley Blue Book agrees that the SRX is ideal for those who "would prefer to sit up a bit higher." Automedia states that “the second-row seat boasts class-leading legroom and folds virtually flat, while the third-row bench power-folds into the floor.” Reviewers are thoroughly impressed with the versatility of the interior and the sheer number of places to put smaller things. Automedia reports, “The optional rear cargo management system, with three cargo compartments and a removable storage bin, will stow anything from a car care or emergency kit to sports equipment to DVDs or CDs.” The SRX offers a third row of seating, but after reading a range of reviewers, it’s clear that they’re extremely small and cramped, with very limited cargo space when they’re in place. Edmunds notes the optional fold-flat third-row seat has only “24 inches of legroom,” which “makes it suitable for only the smallest of children. Plus, with that third row in use there is no meaningful cargo capacity.” MyRide.com confirms the SRX’s cargo space is “small for vehicles of this size,” and Kelley Blue Book thirds it, noting the SRX "loses most of its cargo space" when using the optional third row of seats. With the third row of seats lowered, Edmunds finds the 2009 Cadillac SRX has "plenty of sprawl room." The recent redesign of the center console and trim imparts a much richer feel to the materials and surfaces in the 2009 Cadillac SRX. Car and Driver still is less than impressed with the Cadillac SRX quality when compared with other luxury SUV manufacturers, noting what they perceive as "poorer fit and finish than German competitors." ConclusionKeep the third-row seats stowed away and you’ll be happy with the 2009 Cadillac SRX.  2009 CADILLAC SRX STYLING | [8 out of 10] Autoblog: "the dashboard is particularly pleasing to the eye" Kelley Blue Book: "a sharp-looking vehicle" Edmunds: "styling suggests sporting intent" Car and Driver: "wagon-like boxiness that may polarize audiences" The SRX was introduced ...

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Other Choices:

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport outshines the Cadillac off-road, but with a cramped and compromised interior, it isn’t as functional as the more squared-off SRX. The Volkswagen Touareg is a five-seater as well, but its approach to design is more fluid and “European.” The Infiniti FX seats five and features even more controversial styling than the SRX—though to many, it’s arguably the best-looking, even after a mild redesign for ‘09. The Lexus RX 350 is a traditional luxury crossover with an enviable reputation for quality and a hybrid option, but driving excitement is not at all the name of its game. The Mercedes-Benz M-Class doesn't offer a third-row seat, and feels the least nimble of the bunch on a twisty road, but it’s spacious and available with a clean-diesel option that gets class-leading fuel economy.

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