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2012 Cadillac SRX Preview: New V-6, More Features

The Cadillac SRX might not be on the top of your luxury crossover shopping list, but it should be. We rated the 2011 version 7.5 out of 10 in our overall full review scoring, but the 2012 model irons out several of the issues that caused us to dock it points, perhaps most imporantly with the substitution of GM's 3.6-liter V-6 engine in place of the preview 3.0-liter V-6 and the already-canceled 2.8-liter turbo V-6.

With the single engine offering now, the entire SRX range offers a strong 308-horsepower rating combined with smoother running and nearly the same fuel economy. That's 43 horsepower stronger than last year's 3.0-liter V-6 engine, while still managing 17/24 mpg city/highway in front-wheel drive trim and 16/23 mpg when equipped with all-wheel drive. Last year's 3.0-liter model rated a similar 17/23 mpg in all-wheel drive guise despite delivering less power.

New features for the 2012 SRX include: standard Bluetooth on all models; OnStar turn-by-turn directions; better voice recognition for phone, navigation, and radio commands; door lock switches on the doors in addition to the center console; cruise control buttons on the steering wheel; position-memory power seats; a heated steering wheel in Luxury, Performance, and Premium trims; new 20-inch alloy wheels, standard on Performance and Premium models; an optional all-ebony interior trim; and a new Xenon Blue Metallic paint option.

The best of the 2011 model's features stay on for 2012 as well, including the UltraView sunroof, a moveable cargo retainer, under-floor storage, and a programmable power liftgate.

Pricing for the dramatically-styled 2012 Cadillac SRX starts from $36,060. It arrives in dealerships next month.

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Cadillac Future Vehicles

Cadillac ATS

2012 ATS: Cadillac is working on a new small sedan that will slot in below the current CTS in terms of size and price. It's expected to target the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class and feature a wide range of body styles.

2013 ATS: Following close on the heels of the ATS sedan will be an ATS coupe and convertible. According to sources at Cadillac, the convertible may go with a traditional soft top instead of a more complicated retractable hardtop.

2014 ATS: A wagon version of the ATS will eventually round out the lineup.

Cadillac CTS

2012 Cadillac CTS: Look for a mid cycle refresh of the CTS sedan for the 2012 model year. Since it already received an upgrade to its base engine, look for the CTS to get an upgrade to its larger, direct-injection 3.6-liter V6. Although the CTS currently has one of the best interior designs in GM's lineup, expect to see some minor upgrades to the interior as well.

Cadillac DTS

The DTS will be phased out in favor of the XTS sedan that will debut in 2012.

Cadillac Escalade

2013 Cadillac Escalade: Look for a fully redesigned Cadillac Escalade to arrive sometime in 2012 for the 2013 model year. Although Cadillac considered switching to a crossover-type platform, the current plans call for another truck-based SUV with traditional body-on-frame construction.

Cadillac SRX

2013 Cadillac SRX: Look for a midcycle refresh of the SRX for the 2013 model year.

Cadillac STS

The STS will be phased out by 2011. The XTS sedan due in 2012 will serve as its replacement.

Cadillac XTS

2012 XTS: This large sedan will replace both the DTS and STS when it arrives in 2011. A concept version was shown at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show with a V6 hybrid drivetrain. The production version may include a similar setup in addition to a turbocharged V6. Its overall size will most likely slide in between the current DTS and STS and all-wheel drive may be standard.

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2011 Cadillac STS

The Cadillac STS is without its V-8 compadres for the 2011 model year--it's running out the clock until it's replaced by the coming Cadillac XTS sedan, sometime in 2012.

Until then, the STS returns with a V-6 engine as its only powertrain, and with the unchanged "Art & Science" theme etched into its sheetmetal. It's a less successful look here than on the smaller CTS--the STS looks plainer and more bulky, though it's still crisp and contemporary like the larger DTS sedan. Inside the STS works much better; Cadillac has paid attention to Germany, evidenced in the STS' sober, handsome cabin. Materials aren't always as good as those in Mercedes and BMW vehicles, but the STS still presents itself in a flattering overhead light.

The STS' sole surviving powertrain combines a 3.6-liter, 302-horsepower, direct-injection V-6 with a six-speed automatic. All-wheel drive remains an option, though. Cadillac offers a handling package that adds 18-inch chrome wheels, Michelin summer tires, and Brembo four-piston brakes. The loss of the V-8 option isn't a great tragedy: the V-6 is nearly as fast as the outgoing eight-cylinder, and its fuel economy of 17/26 mpg is a considerable improvement over the 13/19 mpg the V-8 STS racked up last year. The STS has swift pickup and clean handling, with good steering feel and feedback, and good ride quality thanks to Magnetic Ride Control, which uses electromagnetic controls to adjust shock firmness constantly to provide a comfortable, smooth ride.

While it's supposed to be a size class larger than the CTS, the STS doesn't offer much more interior room than the entry-level Cadillac. The front seats are amply large and and very supportive, with plenty of surrounding room. The back seat is the disappointment: it's barely roomy enough for average-sized adults. With a decently sized trunk, the STS can at least tote the normal amount of luggage.

The STS also has been a disappointing crash-safety performer. Standard safety gear includes dual front, side, and curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; and traction and stability control. The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) has given previous versions four stars in all but side protection for rear-seat passengers (five stars), while 2011 crash results aren't available. The IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) is as mixed: it gives the STS "good" results in frontal-offset protection, "acceptable" results in side impact, and a "poor" grade for rear-impact tests. Safety options include a lane-departure warning system, adaptive cruise control, and a blind-spot warning system.

The latest STS still sports standard climate control; an AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system; a heated, wood-trimmed steering wheel; and metallic and wood trim on the dash. The optional technology makes it a bit more compelling--drivers can order remote start; a head-up display; and ventilated seats, as well as a navigation system.

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