NEW FOR 2012:

– New 3.6-litre V6 replaces 3.0-litre and 2.8-litre V6 engines
– Transmission adds driver-selectable Eco feature
– New option packages
– Available heated steering wheel
– Bluetooth standard on base model
– New 20-inch wheel finish
– Interior door lock switches added to the door panels and retained on centre console
– Exterior colour: Xenon Blue Metallic added
– Interior colour: Ebony added

For 2012, the Cadillac SRX receives a new engine, with a 3.6-litre V6 standard in all models. New trim packages include the Luxury Collection, Luxury and Performance Collection, and Premium Collection, all with the new available heated steering wheel. Bluetooth becomes standard on all models, and the 20-inch wheels have a new appearance.

The SRX uses a 3.6-litre V6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission, and comes in front- or all-wheel drive. Both configurations come in base, Luxury Collection, and Luxury and Performance Collection, while the AWD adds a top-line Premium Collection trim package.

Standard features include 18-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, OnStar, cargo mat, overhead console, garage door opener, cruise control, driver information centre, tire pressure monitoring system, illuminated entry and exit, auto-dimming rearview mirror, leather-wrapped tilt and telescopic steering wheel with audio controls, auto up/down front windows, auto-down rear windows, privacy glass, automatic headlamps, LED taillights, heated power-folding mirrors with driver’s side auto-dimming, black roof rack side rails, variable intermittent wiper, rear washer/wiper, eight-way power-adjustable heated leather seats, 60/40 split-folding reclining rear seats, CD/MP3 stereo with auxiliary input and USB port, Bose speaker system, Bluetooth connectivity and satellite radio.

The Luxury Collection adds 18-inch bright aluminum wheels, climate control with air quality and humidity sensor, cargo cover, front and rear parking assist, power liftgate, ambient lighting, remote starter, rain-sensing wipers, rearview camera, power sunroof, chrome roof side rails with cargo management system, power-adjustable pedals, heated steering wheel and genuine wood trim.

The Luxury and Performance Collection builds on the Luxury Collection and adds 20-inch bright aluminum wheels, adaptive xenon headlamps with washers, fog lights, Servotronic variable-assist steering, and sport suspension with computer-controlled continuously variable damping.

The Premium Collection builds on the Luxury and Performance Collection and adds automatic tri-zone climate control, Bose surround sound system, 40GB hard disc drive, navigation system, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and rear-seat audio controls.

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