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2009 Cadillac SRX Safety Review

February 23, 2009

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 2009 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, but four-wheel drive lowered their center of mass slightly to earn a better four stars.

A “good” rating was awarded to the SRX for front impacts from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, but it didn’t test the crossover for side-impact safety.

Conclusion

The 2009 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 2009 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, but four-wheel drive lowered their center of mass slightly to earn a better four stars. A “good” rating was awarded to the SRX for front impacts from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, but it didn’t test the crossover for side-impact safety. ConclusionThe 2009 Cadillac SRX earns good crash-test scores and comes with many safety systems standard.  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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