In Russia, such a class of cars as crossovers is very popular. This is not surprising, because these cars have not only a large clearance, which is sometimes necessary on our roads, but also a roomy trunk, as well as a spacious interior, which is important for many. European crossovers are more popular with us. However, today we will pay attention to a very unusual car. This is the Cadillac SRX 4. Photos, review and specifications - further in our article.
Description
So what is this car? The Cadillac SRX 4 is a prestigious mid-size crossover. It is available with front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. Serial production of this car was launched in 2004. The car was produced until 2016 and survived only one restyling. The assembly was carried out in two places - by General Motors in the USA and at the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad. The successor to this crossover was the Cadillac XT5.
Appearance
The appearance of the car is recognizable. Such a “front end” is for both SUVs and Cadillac sedans. This is a wide grille with chrome trim, vertical headlights and huge foglights.
Also, the car boasts large wheel arches. The body itself is more like a station wagon.
In 2010, the situation has changed a bit. So, externally, this car began to resemble a crossover. The Americans radically changed the shape of the roof. Now it neatly “rolls” down, as on other crossovers of this class. The front end has also changed. The headlights became more elongated, and the radiator grille received a chrome finish.
As noted by the owners, the “Cadillac SRX 4” main advantage is appearance. A similar design is not practiced by European, and even more so Japanese automakers. "Cadillac" is suitable for those who want to get a status car for relatively little money. The appearance of this crossover can be called luxurious.
But no matter how beautiful the American Cadillac SRX 4 crossover has, it does not hide the fact that the chrome on the body peels off at fairly low mileage. Disks are primarily affected by this. But with regard to the corrosion resistance of the Cadillac SRX 4, reviews say the machine is well protected against rust. Even in the case of deep chips, any camelina does not form on the surface.
Dimensions, weight, load capacity
Americans do not like small cars, and the Cadillac is proof of this. So, the body length is almost 5 meters, width - 1.85, height - 1.72 meters. The wheelbase is 2.96 meters. At the same time, the clearance is 21 centimeters. Curb weight, depending on version - 1.9-2.05 tons. And the total mass is 2.67 tons.
Salon
Inside the Cadillac, luxury reigns: leather, chrome inserts, wood. The interior design is commendable. In addition, there is quite a lot of space inside - reviews say. The seats are equipped with electric drive and heating. The center console has a large multifunctional multimedia screen. All controls are at hand.
Landing is high, but there are complaints about visibility. Too wide front struts here - say the reviews. Soundproofing at a decent level. In the car, the roar of the engine and the roar of tires are not heard. The basic package includes:
- Power tailgate.
- Acoustics "Bowl Premium" on eight speakers.
- Dual-zone climate control.
- Rear and front parking sensors.
- Rear View Camera.
- Anti-theft system.
- Heated front seats.
- Four power windows.
- Humidity and air temperature sensor in the cabin.
The trunk in a five-seater version is designed for 844 liters. The volume can be expanded by folding the rear row of seats. As a result, the boot capacity increases to 1730 liters.
Cadillac SRX 4: engine description
The base for this car is a V-shaped six-cylinder engine with a capacity of 258 horsepower. The working volume of the power unit is 3.6 liters. The unit has a 24-valve head and develops up to 339 Nm of torque. What are the dynamic characteristics of the Cadillac SRX 4? Acceleration to hundreds takes 8.1 seconds. The maximum speed is 201 kilometers per hour.
Next on the list is Cadillac SRX 4.6. This crossover is equipped with an eight-cylinder 325-horsepower V-shaped gasoline engine. The torque of this unit is 427 Nm. The timing system is a 32-valve. With this engine, the SUV accelerates to hundreds in just 7.6 seconds. The maximum speed is 225 kilometers per hour.
Now about fuel consumption. According to passport data, the Cadillac SRX 4 spends from 13.4 to 14 liters of the 92nd per 100 kilometers. But as practice shows, this is a near-perfect expense. In fact, the machine can "eat" more than 20 liters of fuel.
Specifications "Cadillac SRX 4" after restyling
In 2010, not only the design changed, but also the aggregate part. So, the Americans abandoned the eight-cylinder engines at all. Now in the lineup there are only six-cylinder V-shaped gasoline ICEs. The base for the crossover was a three-liter unit with a 32-valve timing mechanism. Its maximum power is 269 horsepower. The torque is 302 Nm. It should be noted that in 2014 this unit was deformed to 249 horsepower. This was done specifically to reduce the tax rate on a car in Russia.
An intermediate in the line is a 2.8-liter engine. Unlike all the previous ones, this is not an atmospheric, but a turbocharged unit. Thanks to the boost, its power is 300 horsepower, and the torque is 98 Nm more than the previous one.
Top in the line is a 3.6-liter naturally aspirated engine. Its power is 318 horsepower.
The dynamics of the car is good - say the reviews of the owners, but you have to pay an expense for speed. So, the most economical engine in the city spends from 17 liters. Well, the most gluttonous spends about 23 liters per hundred.
In addition, these motors are demanding on quality and oil change intervals. It needs to be changed every 7 thousand kilometers. And the wear of the lubricating fluid is signaled by a special indicator on the instrument panel, showing the service life conditionally in percent.
Among other nuances, the need to clean the throttle should be noted. This operation must be carried out once every 25 thousand kilometers.
Gearbox
All power units are equipped with a six-speed non-alternative automatic transmission. This transmission is adaptive and can switch to sport mode. According to reviews, the machine is generally reliable. More problems with the transmission unit are provided by the cardan outboard bearing. It begins to vibrate and make noise when running over 60 thousand kilometers. And the main problem is that the mechanism is changing assembly with the driveshaft. This is financially unprofitable.
About four-wheel drive
If we talk about the 4WD versions, they were equipped with not one, but two all-wheel drive couplings . Among them, the first (fourth-generation electronic Haldex) connected the rear axle, and the second performed the function of distributing torque between the axles.
But as reviews say, the Cadillac SRX 4 has an unreliable all-wheel drive design. Especially couplings are afraid of low temperatures. In a 25-degree frost, the driver could see the inscription on the instrument panel “Service. The rear axle. " In this case, the car remained only mono-drive.
Chassis
In front, the car received an independent MacPherson strut, and in the back there is a multi-link. I must say that the chassis on the Cadillac is not only non-reciprocal, but also adaptive. So, the suspension is able to change stiffness depending on road conditions and current speed. This eliminates the longitudinal and lateral buildup of the body.
The brake system is a disk system with the Auto Drive system (the function of drying the disks). Also, the crossover is equipped with the Ready Brake Alert function. It allows you to notify the driver of possible malfunctions with the system. In addition, the car has an electronic handbrake and a number of assistants - ABS, BAC, traction control, start downhill and others.
Steering - a rack with the hydraulic booster. The rail has a variable force coefficient, which is especially true at high speeds.
Problems
What problems do owners face while operating the Cadillac SRX 4 crossover? Owners complain about the frequent need to replace the pads. The replacement interval is 25 thousand kilometers. Brake discs are prone to deformation, which causes the steering wheel to run out when you press the pedal. In order not to change them, many owners make a groove.
On the chassis, the weak link are the bushings of the transverse stabilizer. They serve no more than 20 thousand. otherwise the suspension does not require frequent attention. Steering can cause problems for owners in the winter. So, for many the hydraulic booster hose flew. Because of this, not only the steering wheel became heavy, but the power steering pump itself also failed.
To summarize
So, we found out what the Cadillac SRX 4 is. At the moment, this car can be bought on the secondary market for 500-800 thousand rubles. The freshest copies cost from one and a half million. But even so, the car is very affordable against other competitors - BMW X3, Audi Ku-5 and Range Rover Ewok.
Among the advantages can be noted:
- Catchy looks.
- High ground clearance.
- Corrosion resistant metal.
- Powerful engines.
- Good handling.
Among the disadvantages:
- High fuel consumption.
- Unreliable all-wheel drive system.
- Power steering problems.
Is it worth considering this crossover for purchase? There is no definite answer to this question, since a used car of this class can always require a large amount of money for repairs. Therefore, the purchase of Cadillac in the secondary market is, in fact, roulette. Even paying close attention to the selection, you can run into trouble. On the other hand, the machine will cost even less to maintain and repair than its German competitors.