Muscat, Oman – The Cadillac line-up expands with a dramatically-designed new luxury crossover, ‘SRX’ that brings new dimensions of versatility and efficiency to the strong luxury crossover vehicle segment, the fastest growing segment in the Middle East.  

Cadillac SRX brings to the segment industry leading technologies and features such as advanced All-Wheel-Drive, Electronic Limited Slip Differential System, 8-inch high resolution pop up navigation touch screen, USB connectivity and 40 GB hard drive, Bluetooth connectivity (with NAV) power liftgate with a memory height, keyless entry, passive push button start and adaptive remote start, and an efficient standard 3.0-liter Direct Injection V6 engine.  

Performance and safety are enhanced by the standard All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system designed to optimize vehicle handling and stability in all driving conditions. 

Distinctive design and craftsmanship

The exterior features a dramatic diving gesture on the body side to impart the feeling of movement, even at rest. A multi-piece shield grille and Cadillac’s iconic vertical headlamps – with light pipe technology and available adaptive forward lighting - are the face of the SRX.  These blend into a tightly wrapped, sweeping body that tapers downward at the rear, giving the vehicle a sporty profile.

The SRX has a wide stance, minimal overhang and wheels pushed to corners. Eighteen-inch wheels are standard and 20-inch wheels are offered.  A bold accent line dives across the body side and culminates at a chrome front fender vent that incorporates a side marker lamp.  An integrated spoiler on the rearward edge of the roof extends the sleek lines and improves aerodynamics.

The sunroof, one of the largest in the segment, covers 70% of the roof of the vehicle giving passengers a unique feeling of openness and freedom.

An integrated center stack houses controls for climate and audio systems, while the navigation system rises from the center of the instrument panel.   A signature example of the SRX’s attention to detail is the Cadillac script logos in the front door sill plates that illuminate when the doors are opened.

Advanced technology and entertainment systems

The SRX is well-equipped with a wide range of advanced and purposeful technologies putting it at the lead of the mid-luxury crossover utility segment.

Highlights include a ‘pop-up’ navigation screen in the dashboard with three-dimensional imaging, adaptive forward lighting that swivels the headlamps in synch with vehicle steering,  power liftgate with programmable height setting,  integrated hard disc drive for audio storage and a dual-screen system for rear entertainment.  Bluetooth capability is standard.

Efficient performance

The SRX is powered by a fuel-efficient direct injected 3.0 litreV-6 engine that delivers 265 horsepower (net) and 201 Nm @ 5100 rpm of torque (net).  The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.  Direct injection results in more power, better fuel economy and lower emissions. 

Dynamic driving

The driving experience of the SRX blends the best elements of a sports sedan with the safety and excellent traction capability that crossover and SUV buyers value.  One of its core elements is a new advanced AWD system, featuring an Electronic Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD.) The eLSD enables the system to distribute torque from the front to rear axle, and also side-to-side, across the rear axle. Developed in partnership with Haldex, a leader in AWD technology, the system provides torque to the wheel with the most traction.

The advanced AWD system provides excellent traction in wet & slippery road conditions.  In all conditions, the system bolsters other driving dynamics, such as cornering.  The suspension includes an available, continuously variable real-time damping system in conjunction with AWD that delivers smooth ride quality by adjusting shock damping rates in response to road conditions. The rack-and-pinion steering system is hydraulic and speed-sensitive, with tuning biased for sport sedan-style driving and strong on-center feel.  StabiliTrak electronic stability control is standard.

Enhanced safety

The SRX ranks amongst the safest vehicles in its class with a full standard offering of active and passive safety systems protecting occupants before, during and after a crash.  A strong body structure and chassis that absorb crash energy are complemented by Martensitic steel in the fully enclosed rocker sections.  Martensitic steel is one of the strongest available.  Its use in the rockers helps protect against intrusion during a side-impact crash, while also helping to maintain the structure during front and rear crashes. 

Additional safety features include standard head curtain side air bags, standard front seat-mounted pelvic/thorax side air bags, front safety belts with dual pre-tensioners and load limiters, rollover mitigation sensors and trailer stability assist.

Roll over Mitigation brakes individual wheels and reduces the driving torque to prevent roll over and to stabilise the vehicle.  Another important safety feature is the Pedal Release System.   This application proposes a system which, in the event of an impact of the motor vehicle, is able to disengage the brake pedal lever from the support body secured to the vehicle body, in order to minimize the risk of injury to the driver's legs.

Storage and practicality

Crossovers and SUVs are sometimes best appreciated from the inside out, as their owners highly value the people- and cargo-hauling practicality they offer. The new SRX was developed with that in mind. Despite having more compact exterior dimensions, the cabin space is optimized for five-passenger luxury and good cargo-carrying ability.

The rear compartment includes a Cargo Management System that features a U-Rail track system. It includes an adjustable cargo fence that segments the cargo area to contain smaller items, and also retracts beneath the load floor when not in use.

Total peace of mind

Cadillac SRX  like all Cadillac models sold in the Middle East come with a free service and maintenance package for 4 years or 100,000 km (whichever comes first), in addition to around the clock roadside assistance and General Motors’ patented bumper-to-bumper warranty.  This unsurpassed care package offers Cadillac customers an unparalleled sense of security and total peace of mind, enhancing the overall Cadillac experience.

OTE Group is the exclusive dealer for Cadillac in Oman offering excellent sales & after-sales service support on par with global standards with a nationwide service network. For more details on Cadillac SRX please call 96790730 / 24502870.