STYLING | 7 out of 10
Expert Quotes:
The SRX's exterior styling left most of our staffers cold
Edmunds
distinctive, edgy styling
MSN Autos
With a jewel-like analog clock, high-end materials and the massive (and we mean truly huge) retractable nav screen in our tester, it's hard not to stare.
Autoblog
the new SRX looks like the CTS on stilts
CNET
There's plenty of nice detailing on the SRX, including a powerful character line beginning at the trailing edge of the front wheel well, culminating at the taillight lens. They extend back slightly, like vestigial tailfins, but unlike the fins of the 1950s this design actually helps aerodynamically by breaking the airflow from the body. An integrated spoiler on the rearward edge of the roof also extends the sleek lines and improves aerodynamics. Eighteen-inch wheels are standard and 20-inch wheels are offered. There were, however, some design misses, like the exposed rear wiper, where it could have been tucked under the spoiler.
Inside the 2010 SRX, hand-cut-and-sewn coverings on the instrument panel and ambient lighting make for a rich environment that continues Cadillac's commitment to top-flight interiors. An integrated center stack houses controls for climate and audio systems, while the optional navigation system rises from the center of the instrument panel just like it does on the Cadillac CTS. The Cadillac's extra width (compared to some other new mid-size crossovers such as the Volvo XC60) helps the rear seats feel more spacious. An illuminated logo glows through the front door sill plates when the doors open.
Conclusion
The 2011 Cadillac SRX has a well-balanced design, though somehow not nearly as edgy or attention-getting as the brand's CTS sedan family.
