Cadillac has officially announced a host of changes for the 2012 SRX crossover, including a new standard engine – General Motors’ 3.6-liter direct-injected V6. This powerplant will serve as the only available engine on the SRX here in theUnited States, replacing both the base 3.0-liter V6 and 2.8-liter turbocharged V6 that was axed earlier this year.

2012 Cadillac SRX gets an all-new engine and a little tuned suspension. The new 3.6-liter normally aspirated V6 with output 308 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque. Means more power than replaced engines, but less torque than the old one. Curb weight increases a little in both front-wheel- and all-wheel-drive versions of the new SRX. Fuel economy is better than in the previous 3.0-liter V6 turbo. Engineers left the handling alone but fine-tuned the ride to make it a little less harsh.

Acceleration was pretty quick for front-wheel-drive version, for such a heavy beast. which is supposed to be the quicker of the two drivetrains, and hit 60 mph in just 7.6 seconds with the traction button switched off, a hefty brake torque and a good amount of wheelspin. The Cadillac SRX is supposed to be quicker with TC on, where the system allows 10 percent slip. However, with TC on we got a 7.7-second time to 60 mph. Without a load in it, the 2012 SRX was more responsive on twisty roads, but it still felt a little top heavy and tall. A BMW X3 handles better, but this SRX easily outhandles the Lexus RX 350.

Don Butler, vp of Cadillac marketing and advertising, shares: “SRX is resonating with luxurious purchasers by offering the objective of a crossover and the distinctive kind of a Cadillac. Now, we’re raising the requirements even higher by offering the SRX with enhanced overall performance. The fresh engine can make the SRX a lot more responsive for making the highway, getting into freeways from on-ramps and climbing hills.”

Further accessories around the 2012 product year Cadillac SRX luxury SUV contain general Bluetooth cell phone connectivity, a heated steering wheel on the luxury, overall performance and prime high quality trim ranges and door lock switches around the driver and passenger door panels. Moreover in Cadillac SRX, a brand new machined complete on the massive 20-inch rims set arrives normal on the performance and high quality trim ranges.

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