Cadillac SRX turbo boost

     Last year we tested Cadillac's SRX small SUV. As most of its cabin tech mirrors what's in the CTS sedan, we had high praise for the vehicle; however, we felt its direct injection 3-liter V-6 engine didn't give it enough power. This year, Cadillac is releasing its top trim vehicle in the SRX line with a turbocharged 2.8-liter V-6 engine under the hood.

     Despite the smaller displacement, the turbo SRX gets 35 more horsepower than the direct injection version has. Even though its fuel economy suffers from the turbo, it's not much. We also like that the car's has an aggressive transmission with a sport mode that digs deep for power.

Cadillac SRX turbo boost

     The SRX's navigation and stereo system are very nice, but we felt its phone system was feature-poor. According to Cadillac, the 2011 SRX will have an even more robust Bluetooth hands-free phone system, giving us something more to look forward to.