Cadillac crossover sends a strong message

[Bruce Nunnally]

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Cadillac has restyled and repositioned its SRX as a true luxury crossover.

First, the new SRX is a lot edgier and looks like it belongs in the Cadillac fold, complete with a stylish side crease extending up the side through both door handles and tall 1960s reminiscent tail lights.

Engine size shrinks from the giant 4.6-liter Northstar V-8 in its top-line predecessor to the perfectly fine 3.0-liter direct-injected V-6 here. Horsepower drops from 320 to 265 but is still plentiful, just not over-the-top. If you want more power, a 300-horse turbocharged 2.8-liter V-6 is optional.