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The Cadillac SRX crossover, critically acclaimed
for its innovative design in one of the industry’s hottest
new segments, now borrows a page from Cadillac’s rich and
elegant past. The 2007 SRX, debuts a redesigned, hand-crafted
luxury interior, bringing elegant Cadillac tradition into
the modern world of the crossover vehicle.
The new SRX cabin utilizes Cadillac’s new
“cut-and-sew” interior process that combines advanced technology
with the hand-rendered precision of expert craftsmen. Coverings
for components such as the instrument panel, center console
and door trim are cut, sewn and wrapped mostly by hand. This
enables details such as decorative French stitching, and
the near elimination of gaps and seams for a superbly tailored
appearance. This is the same painstaking process applied
to Cadillac’s limited-production STS-V and XLR-V models,
bringing old-world craftsmanship into the heart of the luxury
marketplace.
“The SRX is the latest and most complete
example of our new approach to interiors, blending advanced
technology with the hand craftsmanship that was once, and
is again becoming, a Cadillac trademark,” said Jim Taylor,
Cadillac general manager. “This new interior adds to SRX’s
compelling package of design, performance, luxury and value,
within the practicality of a crossover vehicle.”
The 2007 SRX’s redesigned cabin is more
inviting and luxurious, with softer surfaces, new flush mounted
switches and controls, and enhanced storage. The streamlined
new design features a clever “hidden” storage compartment
on the passenger side of the instrument panel. The wood trim
on the passenger side deploys to reveal a surprisingly wide
added storage bin above the existing glove box.
Another example of the detailed execution
of SRX interior is also found on the passenger side of the
instrument panel. The now-universal use of front air bags
on new vehicles normally requires a visible “door” or opening
in the dash. The hand assembly of SRX’s instrument panel
enables the passenger front air bag to be invisibly concealed.
Craftsmen use a technique called “skiving” to carve tiny
perforations into the reverse side of the material, through
which the air bag can deploy. This eliminates the conventional
plastic cover and the corresponding gaps seen on nearly all
other vehicles.
The wood trim on SRX envelops the cockpit,
starting on the rear doors and continuing to the front doors
and through the instrument panel. The optional trim uses
a particularly rich authentic wood called Sapele Pommele.
Sapele (sa-pell-i) is an exotic wood fromEast Africa , rarely
used on luxury cars, more often favored by makers of fine
home furnishings and high-end acoustic guitars.
SRX’s in-vehicle electronics and entertainment
also receive a major enhancement for 2007. The renowned Bose
5.1 Cabin Surround ™ digital audio system is available as
an option for the first time on SRX. The previous Bose system
that had been optional now becomes standard. Also, SRX will
offer a “theater” package consisting of Bose ™ 5.1 Cabin
Surround ™ , DVD navigation and rear seat DVD entertainment.
The audio system now also features an auxiliary port for
connecting MP3 devices such as an IPod.
Named Car and Driver magazine's Best Luxury
SUV for an unprecedented third consecutive year, the SRX
luxury crossover delivers outstanding performance. The standard
3.6-liter V6 delivers good acceleration and fuel economy.
The 2007 model also adds a six-speed automatic transmission
(Northstar V8 models only) and a new Sport model. The Sport
model includes a fresh exterior look with body-colored front
and rear fascias and optional 18- or 20-inch wheels. The
20-inch wheels are the largest offered on any luxury crossover
vehicle.
OTE Group exclusively sells General Motors
(Cadillac, Hummer range of) vehicles in the Sultanate.
With the nationwide network of showrooms and service centres.
OTE ensure that GM customers are never far from getting a
large range and quality after sales service. This has led
to more and more customers joining the GM family in Oman.
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