2013 Cadillac SRX is entirelly ready for the summer vacation thank to its unique Cargo Management System. The latter is designed exactly for long weekends and driving vacations.
Behind the design philosophy of Cadillac‘s special trunk is not only the maximization of space but also its organization. In particular, the rear compartment Cargo Management System utilizes a U-Rail track system with an adjustable cargo fence. This one segments the area in order to kept items which are different in size and also to limit their movement.
Furthermore, the cargo fence can be removed, retracted and conveniently put beneath the load floor when it is not utilized. Additionally there is a cargo net, organizer or area divider which come as an option and can be used in place of the tubular fence.
There also can be found a rear latch positioned on the load floor. It has a waterproof bin 26 by 12 inches by 8 inches deep. On one hand, here the driver or the passengers can conveniently store their waste. On the other hand, this latch can be also used as a cooler or as another storage space for smaller items.
2013 Cadillac SRX
Moreover, the SRX comes with a smaller secondary bin, which holds the vehicle’s tire inflator kit that can be used as a pump.
On the both sides of the main bin are two smaller compartments, which are made in order to stow small tools. And the two-position cargo shade can server in terms of concealing the rear compartment when the hatch is closed.
In the vehicles passenger area can also be found several additional storage places. For instance, each door has upper and lower bins, as does the glove compartment. Additionally, the center console has an upper and lower level, where small items can be put.
Of course, a luxury crossover can’t go without cup holders. They are positioned between the front seats and have a dual-level function. They offer retractable floor that lets the driver or the passenger next to them to go from a small coffee to a big one at the flip of a switch.
Moreover, there is also a secret “false” floor, which can be perfectly utilized to contain important items such as wallet or wristwatch.
But this is not all; in front of the cup holders there is a small bin, which can house for example mobile phones.
At last, it is a necessity to mention that thanks to the rear programmable liftgate and more than 29 cubic feet of storage space behind the second row seating, there is enough space for four rolling suitcases and sports equipment.
In addition to that, if the space is not enough, then the 60/40 split rear seats come in. They fold flat thus making the cargo area grow in 61 cubic feet.
2013 Cadillac SRX Luxury Crossover comes with improved technology and design. One of the new features included in the 2013 model version is CUE, thein-vehicle user experience which incorporates touch-screen controls.
Furthermore 2013 SRX’s enhanced technology also brings more safety, tank to the Cadillac’s new Driver Awareness and Driver Assist technology packages, which include: Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Cadillac’s Safety Alert Seat technology, Automatic Front and Rear Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control and more, using radar and other technologies to help avoid collisions.
Next, some updates can be seen on the interior and exterior design as well. In details, the 2013 SRX has a refined appearance with a new design for the front upper and lower grilles. Additionally, the front fender vents are new and incorporate LED light pipes.
Moreover, now are available three new exterior colors, namely: Evolution Green Metallic, Glacier Blue Metallic and Silver Coast Metallic.
What adds more to the modification of the exterior is the new range of 20-inch wheel designs, including new chrome and polished aluminum wheels for the Performance and Premium Collections.
To go even further into details, the SRX is offered in FWD and Advanced AWD models. Each one of them is powered by a 3.6L Direct Injection V-6 engine, which delivers 308 horsepower (230 kW) and 265 lb.-ft. of torque (358 Nm).
2013 Cadillac SRX Luxury Crossover
As already mentioned, Cadillac CUE (Cadillac User Experience) is one of the new features included in the 2013 SRX, which now comes as a standard. It is the brand’s new design and technical breakthrough for intuitive in-vehicle control and connectivity.
What it basically does is that it pairs entertainment and information data from up to 10 Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices, USBs, SD cards and MP3 players with a vehicle infotainment system.
The heart of CUE however, is the vibrant, eight-inch LCD multi-touch sensitive integrated in the top of the central instrument panel.
CUE is the foundation for the new 2013 Cadillac SRX. Nevertheless, what is additionally included in the interior are these features and design refinements: Standard HD radio, Bluetooth audio streaming, USB port in the storage bin behind the CUE faceplate, center console now featuring two additional USB ports, SD card slot auxiliary input jack and 12-volt power outlet, new headphone and remote design for the rear-seat entertainment system, new shift knob design, new steering wheel design, new instrument cluster with new driver information center for CUE integration.
What has to be highlighted for the new model is that it is equipped with unique noise cancellation which creates a quieter driving experience. In particular, this system uses microphones to detect ambient noise, the frequencies of which are processed by a computer that directs counteracting sound waves through the audio system to tailor the sound quality and character inside the cabin.
Moreover, a new Light Titanium interior color combination comes to go along with the new Raven Sapele wood color accent.
Additionally, further already well-known interior features are included: keyless access, ambient lighting, power-adjustable pedals, heated front and rear outboard seats, heated steering wheel and the UltraView power sunroof.
2013 Cadillac SRX Luxury Crossover Interior
2013 Cadillac SRX is the latest model from the brand, which incorporates Cadillac’s “control and alert” strategy. The latter incorporates advanced technologies such as radar, cameras and ultrasonic sensors. They are part of the safety features of Cadillac’s new Driver Awareness and Driver Assist technology packages and include: Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Vision Camera with Dynamic Guidelines, Safety Alert Seat.
Safety features which come as a standard are: blind zone alert and rear cross traffic alert, StabiliTrak electronic stability control system with traction control, and four-wheel disc brakes with four-channel ABS, dual-stage frontal and side-impact driver and right-front passenger air bags, head-curtain side-impact air bags, rollover mitigation sensors, front safety belt pretensioners and load limiters.
independent, strut-type, specifically tuned coil springs, direct-acting stabilizer bar (hollow); hydraulic ride bushings
Rear suspension:
linked H-arm, hollow stabilizer bar; real-time damping available
Traction control:
all-speed using engine torque reduction and brake intervention
Steering type:
hydraulic-power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:
2.84
Turning circle, curb-to-curb
(ft / m):
40.3 / 12.2
Steering ratio:
16.5:1
Brakes
Type:
four-wheel power-assisted disc with ABS (and ESC); vented front and rear rotors; cast iron front calipers (two-piston) and aluminum rear calipers (single-piston)
Brake rotor diameter – front (in / mm):
13.6 / 345 x 1.2 / 30
Brake rotor diameter – rear (in / mm):
12.4 / 315 x 0.9 / 23
Swept area per rotor cheek
(sq in / sq cm):
front: 81.7 / 527.5
rear: 48.7 / 314.7
Wheels/Tires
Wheel size and type:
18-inch aluminum (std. on Base and Luxury)
20-inch aluminum (opt. on Performance and Premium)
2013 Cadillac SRX is entirelly ready for the summer vacation thank to its unique Cargo Management System. The latter is designed exactly for long weekends and driving vacations.
