Getting 22 Miles a Gallon: The Cadillac SRX for 2006

The SRX Base is equipped with a General Motors 3.6 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a General Motors 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Cadillac.

The SRX uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

SRX Base Statistics

The SRX is 194.90 inches long, 72.60 inches wide, and 67.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 116.40 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the SRX is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 48 months or 50,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $36,270, with an invoice cost of $33,912. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the SRX is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 20.00 gallons.

The SRX Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifteen in-city driving and twenty two when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.

Conclusion

The 2006 model year was unsuccessful for the Cadillac SRX. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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