New BRX to be actually named SRX

[chad4835]

My only concern after seeing the "BRX" at the car show this year was that it looked like a model below the current SRX. Maybe it is just because I follow cars but I could definately see its Vue roots. Overall dimensions seemed similar to me and I thought the idea was to give Cadillac a smaller crossover with the BRX and upsizing the current SRX the next time around. This would give Cadillac compact and mid size crossovers.

[zete]

Wouldn't it make more sense for the new BRX/SRX to be AWD in all trim levels. That way they can tune its performance just right.

[the_smurf2008]

Originally Posted by mbukukanyau

Cadillac is really going where Buick should be going

Pay no attention to the man behind the dog shaped curtain

[gardnet1]

I think they could be in the catbird seat with this one because even luxury car buyers want fuel efficiency and FWD will give it an edge against the competition. Also it won't need premium fuel like the competition either. Women are buying these and they will go for stylish, efficient, luxury. The typical buyer of this model is not the performance seeker that drives the CTX, CTX-V, XLR or a Vette.

[WishIhadatruck]

Originally Posted by mgescuro

Luxury car customers are not as price sensitive when it comes to gasoline. What they most care about is that the car is luxurious and has a strong image in the market. If the 2nd gen SRX will do that. Then good. Then the FWD platform won't really matter.

But if the FWD platform doesn't match the performance RWD Sigma architecture... and the high end SRX doesn't perform as well as the last SRX or at least keep up with X5... and if it doesn't have the necessary technology... or luxury amenities.... Then yes...SRX will have a problem.

What you'll essentially have is a tarted up, heavily modified Equinox with a Cadillac badge and a nice engine.

I think you are mostly correct except for your first sentence or at least what I think were your assumptions when you wrote it. They may not be sensitive about the price of gasoline so much as they might want to be seen driving a more efficient vehicle for image reasons. Times are changing and gas hogs are not so popular anymore. I don't really struggle to pay my gas bill every month to my local gas station (over $400) but I'd still rather not pay it unecessarily. If two vehicles are equally appealing but one gets better gas mileage I'll lean that way regardless of my ability to pay.

The MDX seems to be well admired for its perfomance so the SRX or whatever they call it needs to meet or exceed that ability.

Perhaps the biggest reason to use this platform is to make use of the E-Flex powertrain. That needs to launch shortly after the Volt. This vehicle will become very desirable then.

[PA Dweller]

Big deal, it will be FWD. Only people who care if its RWD will be enthusiast. What percentage of the market does that make? Like 5%? The Lexus RX 350's are everywhere while I rarely see the BMW equivalent. Throw in XWD and most people will be impressed with this vehicle.

Just give it the same interior as the CTS, plus and abundance of tech options (HUD, Power Liftgate, Advanced Navigation, Smart Key, Cooled Seats, etc) and this vehicle will be a hit.

[CadiEldo67]

Originally Posted by minnfang

I think the BRX-SRX-CRWhatever will sell on its looks. The last concept version of this vehicle was stunning for its class.
They mentiond a 2.8L V6. GM had better get the drivetrain right on this vehicle so as not to be percieved as cheap. They should have two drivetrain choices...
FWD version with six speed auto and a DI 2.8L V6 tuned for economy.
AWD version with six speed auto and a DI 3.6L V6 tuned for performance.

Do NOT put a 4 or 5 speed auto into a budget version and call it a Cadillac! That would only be handing out ammo to the critics.

I don't think that Cadillac will even bother with a 4/5 speed autobox. The CTS comes standard with a 6 speed manual, and a 6 speed auto as an option, and you have to figure that this SRX will cost a tad more than the CTS. So in a perfect world, it will have a 6 speed across the board.

I remember a Provoq concept being shown by Caddy. Is this essentially the same "BRX" to SRX we've been dreaming of? I know they claimed it was an E-Flex, but wasn't sure if this was meant to preview the SRX..

[ohmywrd8]

This is stupid. They need to redesign the SRX and just add the BRX. The SRX is a well balanced 3 row crossover. The BRX is just a Satillac. What the hell GM?

[PAULSTS1]

The answer lies in the engine choices, whether or not the RWD or FWD is used won't matter to the ladies of which this vehicle was created for.

Can you imagine some 6'4 guy driving that thing? Escalade yes, xurrent SRX maybe.

[zete]

Originally Posted by ral1960

The wheelbase is 115", IIRC.
Current SRX is 116". With a transverse motor, the new one should have more interior room. I hope it doesn't have a high step-in height like the lambdas, whose lower interior height is their second biggest defect, after weight. The snow belt may like that, but I don't.

I continue to be surprised when folks say the Lambdas are heavy. My Enclave weighs the same as an X5 (4984lbs vs 4982lbs, respectively and both for AWD models). The X5 is a smaller vehicle and seats only 5. So which is heavy?

Sure, the Lambdas should be lightened, but when you see what other vehicles are out there that are smaller, have less space, yet weigh more you have to wonder why folks constantly point at GM in terms of heavy vehicles, especially for the Lambdas.

[Zr1_Boi]

This is stupid a equinox with a Caddy sign?!?! Wtf Gm should have put the Gen 2 Srx on Sigma2 but as usaul with Caddy 1 step forward and 3 steps back can the ever get it right the New Srx could have been a true X6/Fx50 fighter but their targeting the tier 1 boys Lexus acura caddy doesnt have the guts to fight those pesky germans they Blame everything on That stupid CAFE just an excuse to not spend money

[footney]

Whether it is called BRX, SRX, CTX, etc, make sure it is always AWD (in all level). Now that this FWD/AWD, it is time to do the same with Escalade (Lambda platform, V-8). If this seems redundant, well I have mentioned this in my last replies.

[Member17739]

Originally Posted by milton112c

You guys should see the amount of BMWs sliding all over the road to get up a small incline with half an inch of snow on the ground, it's hysterical.

Nothing that a good set of tires couldn't fix. I have yet to get stuck in snow, much deeper than half an inch, in Michigan. I don't even use the winter tires on my CTS.

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by Zr1_Boi

This is stupid a equinox with a Caddy sign?!?! Wtf Gm should have put the Gen 2 Srx on Sigma2 but as usaul with Caddy 1 step forward and 3 steps back can the ever get it right the New Srx could have been a true X6/Fx50 fighter but their targeting the tier 1 boys Lexus acura caddy doesnt have the guts to fight those pesky germans they Blame everything on That stupid CAFE just an excuse to not spend money

Holy lack of punctuation Batman!!

[CJ Thunder]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

No, it's actually not random.
CTS=Catera Touring Sedan
STS=Seville Touring Sedan
SLS=Seville Luxury Sedan
DTS=Deville Touring Sedan
SRX=Seville Reconfigurable Crossover or something...

Show me where you found that on a GM site and I will believe you.