2005 Cadillac SRX - Detailed Review and Test Drive of the First Generation SRX
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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
- With so many brands in the world, there are only few that are known in the minds of everyone. #Cadillac may be the most iconic brand of the auto industry. Their striking designs have always attracted people from around the world. A symbol of luxury, performance and glamor, though these days, without the fins, Cadillac has managed to keep on building eye catching vehicles that capture the eye of the many, but will only be driven by the lucky few.
Welcome to the Luxury Car Report! When you need space, an #SUV is your perfect vehicle. And we do need space! So today we’re reviewing the Cadillac #SRX
The advantage of the big size of this SUV isn’t just the 69.5 cubic feet of trunk space…
It seems as if this car has more space than the universe. This thing is huge! The good thing about that is, there’s a version where you can actually fit seven people in, this one seats five. The good thing is that I’m 6’8” tall and I have so much space here. The seats are perfect. They’re firm and supportive and very comfortable and it’s very quiet inside. It’s a great car. Another nice thing about the fact it’s an SUV is that you’re seated very high above the road. You have a great overview over what’s happening around you.
And that ground clearance adds to the feel of exclusivity when you realize that you’re able to drive where others can’t go.
Where better to test this classy beast, than on the narrow canals of the Dutch city of Amsterdam? These canals were built in a time no one could even imagine something like an SUV would ever exist, but considering that a horse carriage back then could exceed the size of the Cadillac SRX, it’s a perfect fit. People just need to make way for me.
The Cadillac SRX sports a modern appearance with many features that can be considered ahead of its time. Xenon headlamps, LED tail lights, rear privacy glass dual exhaust and huge ass tires are part of the package and it gets even better on the inside.
Most surfaces in the interior of the Cadillac SRX are soft to the touch. This combined with leather, chrome and real wood gives the SRX a luxurious feel. No one will suffer from a lack of storage in the SRX: it has cupholders for the front and rear passengers and even in the trunk, and it has storage space for the smallest objects to objects the size of a refrigerator. There’s hooks everywhere to keep your stuff in place, including your jacket.
The SRX comes with a wide range of innovative features. It has an extensive board computer which shows all kinds of information and can be used to configure the car itself as well as the audio system. Extra features are automatic dimming rear view mirrors which fold down automatically when the car is put in reverse. This also activates the parking sensors. Both front seats are 8-way adjustable and have adjustable lumbar support. Both passengers can manage their own climate settings and can enjoy heated seats. The rear passengers have their own A/C adjuster as well as reading lamps. The rear A/C dial can be locked from the front roof console, which also features the buttons for the rear wiper, reading lamps and sonars for the theft deterrent system.
This SRX also features a Bose audio system with 8 speakers including a subwoofer.
The Cadillac SRX comes with two programmable keys that store all the vehicle’s settings like mirrors, seats, radio, vehicle parameters, etc. All these settings are automatically set depending on the key you use.
The first gen Cadillac SRX was available with both a V6 and V8 engine. The car we tested features the V6 engine which delivers 255 hp and 252 lb. ft. of torque which gets the mastodon from 0 to 60 in 8.1 seconds.
However, you might prefer not to push the gas pedal down too deeply, as the EPA rates for the Cadillac SRX are a rather thirsty 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway.
The Cadillac SRX has a strong American feel to it. The soft suspension provides a lot of comfort but wobbles rather hefty while driving over speed bumps. The SUV doesn’t feel insecure in corners however since it’s wide and heavy and doesn’t have a lot of body roll. It also performs well with a short braking distance thanks to all-wheel disc brakes and the automatic gear box is barely noticeable while shifting. The Cadillac SRX provides for a smooth, quiet and comfortable ride with lots of modern convenient features.
Basically, this thing feels like a beast. Not just because of its sheer size, but also because of its power, the nice engine sound… it’s an awesome car. On-road, this is basically a very good luxury car. Just with higher ground clearance and better traction. This car is all-wheel-drive, and basically you will need it for the snow. It’s not really meant for going off-road. Nevertheless, we’re gonna do that as well, obviously.
Though the SRX doesn’t provide genuine 4x4 capabilities, it does come with available AWD and a good enough ground clearance to take it to rougher terrains. And it does well enough in mud pools and loose sand!
Well, as you say, my base model is still a Cadillac, and is still VERY popular and commands respect from other drivers! Big change is the ignition system button on the dashboard, and the steering wheel controls and the radio console makes me feel like I'm cruising in a Star Trek space ship, and eight speaker Bose system is second to none...the 2011 gear shift has also been upgraded. Finally, the trunk space is still huge and can carry a baby elephant if needed! LOL Mty plan is to keep this for a couple of years and upgrade it to a 2021 SRX! Many thanks again for your video...
Very cool! Yeah the Bose systems in these are amazing. The 2021 model is called the XT5, but it's basically the newest SRX with a new name. I almost went for the XT5 but went for a pickup truck instead because I needed the utility. Great choice and glad you're enjoying it so much!
Thanks for this video! I just got a 2011 SRX with 115K miles and it;s my first SUV, and although its a BASE model without a lot of Cadillac's bells and whistles, it drives like a dream and I'm LOVING it so far! Your video on the 2005 shows me just how Cadillac has improved its SUVs over the years...Again, thanks!
That's awesome! Thanks for leaving s comment! The SRX'es are very nice, and even with a base model, it's still a Cadillac so better equipped than most other cars. What would you say are the biggest improvements of the 2011 model compared to the 2005 model?
I use to change cars every 6 months because of boredom until I bought the 2014 SRX with V8 engine. I've owned it for 12 years and now my son drives it. We used it to drive from Ontario Canada to Florida min twice a year. Never left us stranded. The only money I put into it was regular maintenance. Love the comfort and power.Thanks for the upload!
+Reverand Mac Thanks for your comment! Good to hear you like the car so much! What made it less boring for you, apart from the comfort and power?
How did you own a car from 2014 for 12 years?
+Linsey Redd He probably meant 2004.
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the silly music sounds like what I imagine someone with a tinnitus condition would perceive.
What music, sorry my tinnitus is going full blast.
I have the Nav Radio. it's so much nicer than the base radio. I'm a mechanic with a nearby salvage yard that always have different SRX coming in stock. I always find good Parts with a great deal.
Very true. This one came originally in this configuration, but was actually converted to the navigation system after the video was made.
I had to Rebuild the AWD Transfer Case,
I discovered it can be switched over to 60/40. (the front wheels spin more than rear wheels)
not good for road use, because it would damage Tires also make the care prone to lose control.
i think it is only good for driving off road, especially sand (I don't really know tho)
That's surprising, since the 2WD variant was rear-wheel drive. I'd expect more power would be going to the rear wheels in a 60/40 config.
Ça donne envie d'en avoir une!
C'est vrai qu'on croirait que cette voiture vient d'être faite!
👍👍👍👍
Merci d'avoir regardé. Nous sommes heureux que vous l'appréciez!
cool video. tnx for uploading
+Brian Walter You're welcome, thanks for watching!
I Think Cadillac Srx Spotted In Netherlands
If he thinks that's a large Cadillac, he needs to test drive the Escalade ESV lol
And It doesn't look like a 10 yrs old car!
+Hamdy Sayrafi Yes, Cadillac's designs were and are very ahead of their time.
Nice video,I drive the 2008 with the interior upgrade. Great Car !!
+Ronald firebird Nvt Awesome! I think Cadillac did a very nice job on that interior!
I'm looking at a 2009
Good in-depth video of this car, I believe it’s the only one on UA-cam. What is your accent? It’s very thick, is it German? Some subtitles would be nice as I have a hard time deciphering the German(?) accent. Good video nevertheless.
Thank you for your comment, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I have added English subtitles, hopefully that helps you and other people who may have difficulty understanding the voice-over.
I have a 2007 beautiful
SUV. But unfortunately
I had fix so many problems on it like catalytic converters shock mount struts 3 gas valves .water pump I feel like I want to get rid of it sometimes but it looks
Nice and works nice just that its expensive to keep it.
Luis manuel Velazquez so me right now lol I have a 2005 V6 ...
Yesss. Lol
Gotta replace my strut mounts, but shocks are okay. Big pain in the butt job, but it's a pot hole's fault not the car's. They held up for 85K miles.
water pumps, cats, shocks & struts go bad on every vehicle eventually...some might even consider shocks & struts to be consumables that are part of regular maintenance 🤔
Nick dovies, clear lenses for the Amber blinker.
Great video. Thanks you!
+Kirk Inev Thanks for watching!
Good review BUT... in America this thing is not a beast! Srx is just a crossover and 6 cylinder engine is not a monster. But still I love this car!
Thanks for your comment! The Northstar V8 is certainly the ultimate engine for this car! The V6 still has enough power to move it quickly though. Unfortunately we couldn't get our hands on a V8 version.
I have srx v8 and it is really nice and comfortable car. Terrible fuel economy though.
hey Ruben, leuk dat je dit doet. En nu dus in de USA. Grt, Eelco (Mercury Grand Marquis)
Hi Eelco, leuk je hier te zien! Hoe heb je dit kanaal gevonden, was je op zoek naar info over de SRX? Hoe gaat alles daar, heb je nog steeds je MGM? Ik heb hier in Amerika een '96 Town Car Diamond Anniversary.
@@LCR Hey Ruben, ik was idd aan het zoeken op SRX, ik ben op zoek naar eentje met de 4.6. Lekker zeldzaam hier in Nederland. Maar de 3.6 heeft nogal vaak ketting issues die kostbaar zijn, dus vandaar.
Ja, ik heb nog steeds de MGM, ooit in 2010 gekocht, verkocht na 3 jaar voor een 99er TC en na een drietal jaar weer teruggekocht, omdat ik hem teveel miste. Nu inmiddels al weer heel veel jarne in bezit. En nog steeds verliefd erop. Gaat nooit meer weg. De SRX word de winterbeater zeg maar.
Weet je nog toen we voor het eerst contact hadden over de MGM, nav jouw filmpje op de rollenbank van AutoWeek.
Een 96er TC is ook erg gaaf. Schijnt het meest comfortabele van alle modellen te zijn.
Wat gedurfd en gaaf dat je nu gewoon in de USA woont man!
trouwens, je Mercury staat wederom te koop op Marktplaats.....
Thats Rare
I am gonna get that one nice video !
+Kim Yung Sim You'll be driving a really nice car!
Maybe Hes spotted In Netherland
I just bought a nice 06 one, :-)
Nice, great choice! Happy driving!
Ha! And I just got a nice 05 with only 118,000 miles. Needs a little work on it but once done I suspect I’ll be quite happy. I’m coming from a Mazda Tribute/Ford Escape to the SRX. Almost landed an 04 VW Tuareg but just missed it.
In Usa Is Common
Hello from Tampa,FL USA!!! You do a great video and I have to say I love your cool accent!! Anyway, over here in the states these cars are actually a lot of trouble...they are unreliable and have unusual problems when they do break down...I had a 2006 CTS a 4 door sedan version of this wagon and while it was fun, it was also a major nightmare..just look up SRX and CTS problems on here or anywhere on the web..they are horrible!! If you guys over there like our Cadillac's soo much then pick a more reliable model as I'm sure parts can't be cheap or easy to get over there!!
Thanks Chris! I didn't realize those cars are so much trouble. The one in the video didn't have that many problems but it was always garaged and dealer-maintained, maybe that makes a difference. It's still driving well with about 180k miles. One thing that did stood out though, is that it needed a new computer which I would not expect to brake in any car. Other than that, this one had no major issues. Let's hope that Cadillac's current offering, the XT5, doesn't suffer from the problems that you described. What would be reliable models in your opinion?
@@LCR I have an '08 I love, and it does depend a lot on how they're maintained and treated. Mine has 85,000 miles on it and it came from Key West Florida to the tropics by boat, and it's been a great Truck, which BTW, is what Cadillac designates the early SRX model as.
have land rover---getting this one next year
That's awesome! The Cadillac is a delightful car.
Your beautiful
THANK U SWEET ONE ;)
My wife say it look like Hurst all it need is casket to match 🤣🤣🤣
I'm looking at a black one! 🤣
Is this pretty much a hatchback Cts?
Not really. Although they share many components and look very much the same in the interior, the CTS is more sporty while the SRX's focus is on comfort. Driving them feels very different. The SRX really feels more like a crossover/SUV than like a CTS wagon.
Cadillac Srx in europe
every time i see a new Cadillac outside the U.S.
it's got
clear taillights lenses i don't know why?
+Nick Dovie It's because they have orange indicators instead of red ones. So because the LED's have two different colors, they can't have a colored lens.
+Luxury Car Report yeah that makes sense. thanks 😀
is Cadillac very popular in the Netherlands?
I've heard that old Cadillacs are being imported by people that like the big American looks.
but i haven't heard of any new American cars being popular in that part of the world except TESLA again thank You .
+Nick Dovie Chrysler and Jeep used to be popular in the Netherlands. In 2008 however, the tax policies changed so that for most American cars, the sales tax became over 121%. That killed the sales of American cars in the Netherlands. Jeep is still very popular in Germany, Switzerland and southern Europe and the new Renegade is selling well in the Netherlands.
Cadillac never sold big numbers in Europe, in the Netherlands they sold a couple hundred cars a year before 2009 (now it's almost nill). Tesla is popular because it gets big tax benefits (plus they're nice cars).
Another brand that sells well in the Netherlands is the RAM brand. The 1500 for example can be bought by companies which barely pay any tax over it. People buy the most luxurious version (Laramie) tax-free and drive a big luxurious 5-seater with a low road tax. Kinda like the Tesla, where the biggest tax benefits come to business users.
Ford is an American brand that's in the top 5 of best selling brands but it's with their European models.
Most people here love the looks of Cadillacs, new and old, but for most people they're simply too expensive and not a good value considering you pay more than double for a new one. Old American cars from the '50s and '60s are very valuable over here with prices sometimes exceeding €100k.
+Luxury Car Report wow American trucks in Europe thanks for the info. 👍 I've always been curious about how American brands do overseas
i loved watching tv shows like top gear because i got to see the European cars that were never imported hear to the U.S.
i always seem to like small underpowered hatchbacks
diesel suvs and luxury estate cars.
+Nick Dovie Haha! Well, most cars in Europe are underpowered hatchbacks. Most Americans seem to think that every European car is like a US-adapted BMW or Mercedes. Cadillac is a real sensation over here.
The fact that Europeans think an SRX is huge lol
Haha, that's because the average car over here is a shitbox econo hatchback. Although there's some Escalades over here too.
Luxury Car Report I don't know. My 1999 GMC Suburban drives like a Bradley Tank. Even in America, I can't park the thing. 😂
Add some bullbars and you can park it anywhere haha
everything is considered "huuuge" in europe that is bigger than a volkswagen Golf. Most european cars share their engines with lawn mowers or they run on heating oil, nailing like tractors. The MSRP of a Golf GTI here is about the same as the Cadillac CTS in the USA... The EU is a car hell.
Daniel unfortunately you're right. Please don't let America go in the same direction.
This is a well worn Cadillac. This looks like the entry level SRX because it doesn’t have the navigation system. These were really great cars but the Northstar V8 gave it more punch but blown head gaskets around the 50K mark plagued the engine. GM did eventually correct the issue and it turned out to be one of their better engines. Kinda like the DC-10 blowing out the rear cargo door that severed main hydraulic lines for the airplanes control surfaces and thus rendering the plane uncontrollable and useless. Out of the 3 DC-10’s that this happened to only one was able to land safely, was fixed and returned to service. The other 2 planes crashed and hundreds of people died. The company that designed the plane knew about the rear cargo door design flaw but they dragged their feet to correct the issue until people started dying! A couple of other MAJOR accidents happened with the same aircraft type that was because of poor maintenance and not due to design flaws. (an engine breaking off the wing or a manufacturing defect that caused the engine fan disc to fracture and threw shrapnel into the tail section that severed all of the hydraulic lines. The plane later crashed) However The publics trust in the DC-10 was ruined. After all of those issues were fixed and hundreds of people died the plane ended up being a really good aircraft in the cargo industry but people had to die in order to make the plane better. With the Northstar V8 GM knew about the engine design flaw but did nothing to correct the issue until it started causing problems for the company. I don’t think anyone died because of it like happened with the DC-10 but these major companies only care about making money. If they know a design is flawed they won’t correct it until either somebody dies OR it starts hurting the company financially. Damn. I really went off on a tangent 😵💫
as of which year was this issue dealt with at the factory? and what to do if this has not been addressed? Simply replace the gasket?
Thanks!
@@Bowtie1972Avoid those from past 1998 till 2003. Before & after you fine & definitely safe with everything after 2004.
got a 2006 srx with 3.6 ...total garbage impossable to fix anything cant start to tell you how bad
I just bought this today…
Need a parts car I have one just like this with the touch screen I’ll sell it to you for $500 runs and drives my daily
Hodorr Hodorr wya lolol
Probably the most unreliable vehicle I've ever owned. My 2008 SRX is going out for a Honda Pilot. Good riddance.