The 2012 Cadillac SRX ranks 6 out of 8 Luxury Compact SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of 43 published reviews and test drives of the Cadillac SRX, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.With a new 3.6-liter V6 engine, reviewers now love everything about the 2012 Cadillac SRX: its powerful engine, upscale interior and bold exterior.
Most car reviewers said the 2011 Cadillac SRX’s interior amenities exuded luxury, but disliked its underpowered, standard 3.0-liter engine. Those opinions have changed for the 2012 model year, as Cadillac has fitted all 2012 SRX trims with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that test drivers call smooth, powerful and quiet. Paired with good performance are a head-turning exterior and an exceptional interior that reviewers still call luxurious, comfortable, high-quality and spacious.
But there are a few things test drivers don’t discuss much. One is the 2012 SRX’s low fuel economy ratings. Second, the Cadillac SRX is expensive. Pricing hasn’t been released for the 2012 model, but like last year, GM requires shoppers to upgrade to higher trims to gain access to coveted amenities like heated seats, sunroof, navigation, a power tailgate and a reviewer-liked cargo management system that has a cargo fence and under-floor storage. Last year, adding these features easily increased the 2011 Cadillac SRX’s bottom line to more than $40,000.
However, those are the types of prices shoppers looking at luxury compact SUVs should expect. Most models in this class start at between $33,000 and $35,000, just like the 2012 Cadillac SRX, and adding tech features makes them pricier. That said, if you can afford to pay a premium for your next SUV, reviewers say you won’t be disappoint with the SRX’s new engine and plush interior.
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