Cadillac SRX test drive since 2005 SUV

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Respect me! - I often had to see such a sticker on small vehicles like Oka. There were no such inscriptions on Cadillac SRX, but sometimes there was a feeling that it was all painted with them - so meekly, almost willingly, the city stream parted in front of him.

 
It can be seen that the magic of the name Cadillac is still valid. Many, of course, remember those real Caddy Dreadnoughts of the 50s and 60s of the last century, which King Rock-n Rolla Elvis Presley so loved. Of course, the modern SRX has little in common with them, except that the emblem on a powerful radiator grill, but the general respect is felt. Well, how not to respect this huge black block, which under a predatory roar of a very resourceful V figurative six is \u200b\u200bcarried away from a traffic light or rushed along the left row of a highway at a speed of 200 km/h? And also this design.
 
Our almost compatriot Kip Vasenko, inventing the EvoQ concept in a faceted technology style in 1999, could hardly have suggested that his ideas would live for so long in the rapidly changing world of cars. But the smoking room is alive! And, even more important, is still relevant. Cadillacs understand this, and therefore continue to exploit the idea in all their models. No other automobile firm in this style works, and this favorably distinguishes the SRX from the X5, XC90, ML and others like that. Where else will you find such pointed ones, as if the front facilities, lines of the body were removed? Which of the competitors has such miracle fuels? Huge vertical blocks in front, with almost the same foglight growth, and very beautiful pointing behind, closed by darkened polycarbonate. And this massive grill of the radiator with the Cadillac coat of arms? Feel free, Caddy looks original, which makes him respect him even more.
 
By the way, the new generation has nothing. Complaints of the previous generation SRX owners were taken into account. The amount of worthless plastic has decreased, and on the contrary, the skin has become larger. She is now covered, in addition to the chairs and the steering wheel, the dashboard, the armrest, the door panels and even the central tunnel. The plastic still remains in some places, but it is an order of magnitude of better quality. And the inserts under the tree are where without them on the luxury SUV. The cabin is light in the roof, a huge optional hatch of UltraView. Front seats with characteristic rubbings of seat belts on the sides real America. Soft, with conditional side support of the sofa.
 
But they also have a plus of huge ranges of all adjustments, including a lumbar support. On the spot struck the range of vertical movements of the seats. The difference between the lower and upper position is about 10 cm. In the lowest, your legs are almost extended in length, and the steering wheel can be lowered even lower. Unusual for the jeep! Moreover, the overview of this does not suffer, and the tidy does not overlap the steering wheel of a rather large diameter. All switches are easily reached, the lever of a 5 -step machine with manual switching is convenient and always at hand. Maybe only the dissipation of the buttons of the on -board computer to the left of the steering wheel requires excessive attention. And one more but: tell me the mercy, who came up with the key to the key to the rear wiper with the washer on the ceiling?
 
Given the fact that due to the specific shape of the body in raw weather, the back of the back is polluted instantly, this is very strange. It is convenient to manage a separate climate, and it works fine. Of the chips - 7 inch color Touch -Screen, implanted in the central console. Radio, MP3, navigation, viewing DVD or even television programs are available. True, you can only watch TV in Parking's checkpoint mode. Safety is above all. The trunk with a serving door is huge. You can reach it only by standing with a knee on the bumper. This is not surprising, because optionally SRX is possible with three rows of seats.
 
The motor starts up with a regular key. By the way, a keychain of a native alarm from a cheap plastic looks very poppy, it is not possible for Cadillac is attached to him. God be with him with a key. The engine rumbled. On the neutral, only up to 4000 can be raised, which is why the body of the car is slightly bent to feel power. The flywheel, you see, are serious sizes. The transmission lever in Drive, gas on the floor, and Black Thunder breaks off. And, although there was a machine with a 6 zillindr of 3.6 liters on the test (an option with a 4.6 liter modernized v -shaped eight Northstar is also possible), its acceleration is very confident.
 
Passport 8 seconds to hundreds are very similar to the truth. You constantly feel the pressure with your fifth point. At the same time, the machine gently crosses the long steps. And the sound! The V6 is twisting more than 6500 rpm, while at the top it is just an incomparable sound - quite loud for luxury crossover, with metal in his voice, but very beautiful. I would like to drive the tachometer to the red zone again and again. You rarely experience such a desire behind the wheel of a heavy jeep. And SRX weighs 2 tons. But it becomes even more fun if you slightly move the checkpoint handle to the right turn on the sports mode of the box. Switching faster, and the machine holds the transmission. By moving the lever up and down, you can climb the steps manually. When the maximum revolutions are reached, the engine hangs on the limiter (a harsh truth), switching upwards should not be.
 
The steering wheel is light and long, the Magnetic Ride suspension is tuned to comfort. However, do not think that SRX is in motion, like a jelly. The car is managed quite. You can’t get into a straight stick at all, rushing forward swallowing kilometers and gasoline (the average consumption for the test of 21 l/100 km), and only in open areas it feels that the paroor is huge, shakes significantly by the wind. The steering wheel, extremely light in parking and not annoying with juggling, in corners receives the required amount of information and feedback. Of course, you can’t compare with the BMW X5, but enough so as not to turn blindly. There are rolls, but the rotation is insufficient. Even with the anti -wings system disconnected and Stabilitrak exchange rate stability system, you can go into skids only with a strong whip. And so the muzzle glides mainly.
 
But sliding begins at fairly high speeds for a car with such a center of gravity. And this is the undoubted merit of the suspension automatically adapted under the road conditions. It is good on bad roads. Small bumps, comb, roadsides of the highway near Moscow are not felt at all by 100 km/h. Larger drops or potholes are felt stronger. But the most noticeable masses are most noticeable. It is their vibrations that spoil the picture of general comfort. And it is also spoiled by a low -performance brake system. Caddy slows down very reluctantly, and ABS begins to work very early according to subjective sensations. Maybe it is caused by Michelin Pilot Hxmxm tires? But they are very quiet, more precisely, not at all heard behind a powerful sound insulation. For whom was Cadillac SRX invented? For those who are tired of the standard forms of European SUVs. For those who often, a lot and quickly traveling on the roads of non -general quality and appreciates American comfort a little higher than honed controllability. For those who love to be paid attention to and respected. Moreover, they respected money very moderate by the standards of this class. SRX prices start at $ 64,000. And this is one of its significant advantages
 
Prices and configuration

Cadillac SRX is sold with two V6 3.6 liters (258 hp) and V8 4.6 l (325 hp). For the first of them, 5 are provided, and for the second 6 step machine. SRX 3.6 in the BASE version costs 1,630,989 rubles. Its rich equipment includes airbags (front, side, curtains), two-zone climate control, cruise control, an audio system of BOSE with a CD changer for 6 discs and 8 MYSA speakers, an electric drive door, front leather seats with electric drives and heating, multifunctional steering wheel, fog, xenon, headlight washer, rear parkingum, roof rails, dynamic stabilization system (Stabilitrak), Air Air pressure sensor, electric and heating mirrors, 18 inch wheels, active Magnetic Ride Control. . More expensive MID and TOP trim levels provide for the interior with wood, a separate rear air conditioning unit, a pedal unit and an audio system Bose 5.1 Studio Surround Sound with a colored multifunctional display. As options, dealers offer the UltraView hatch, 3 of the seats and a sports package with 20 inch discs. Cadillac SRX 4.6 in the TOP configuration without options costs 1,998,607 rubles.
 
Dmitry Krotov
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Source: Motor magazine [October 2007]