• The song used in advertisements for the 2010 Cadillac SRX is “1901” by Phoenix.

• The 2010 Cadillac SRX was designed for sale in global markets and, as such, meets European pedestrian protection standards.

• The 2010 Cadillac SRX’s front bumper is purposely designed for greater compatibility with regular car bumpers in terms of its height.

• The 2010 Cadillac SRX is equipped with the smallest displacement engines that the company offers in North America to maximize fuel efficiency and minimize emissions.

• When the optional all-wheel-drive system is selected, the 2010 Cadillac SRX is equipped with an electronic limited slip differential that transfers engine power from the front wheels to the rear wheels and from one side to the other, depending on which wheels have the most traction.

• Cadillac SRXs with all-wheel drive also have a real-time continuous damping suspension system, which adjusts shock damping rates in response to road conditions.

• Cadillac says the 2010 SRX’s hydraulic, speed-sensitive steering – available in Performance and Premium packages – is tuned for “strong on-center feel” and “sport sedan-style driving.”

• The 2010 Cadillac SRX features hand-cut-and-sewn interior materials for a premium look and feel.

• According to information from Cadillac, Bluetooth is not available on base versions of the 2010 Cadillac SRX.

• The 2010 Cadillac SRX’s pop-up navigation system offers a 3-D imaging view.

• If a buyer elects not to purchase the navigation system, the 2010 Cadillac SRX’s standard OnStar telematics system offers a Turn-by-Turn navigation feature.

• When the front doors are opened, the Cadillac logo on the 2010 SRX’s door sills illuminate.

• The 2010 Cadillac SRX’s available power tailgate can be programmed to open to varying heights, as the owner wishes.

• The 2010 Cadillac SRX’s cargo area includes a cargo fence that helps separate and secure smaller items, and retracts into the cargo area when not in use.

• The distance between the ground and the 2010 Cadillac SRX’s cargo load floor is 30.1 inches.

• The 2010 Cadillac SRX features 29.2 cubic feet of cargo room with the rear seats raised and 61.2 cubic feet of cargo room with the rear seats folded.

• The 2010 Cadillac SRX’s minimum ground clearance is seven inches.

• The 2010 Cadillac SRX’s turning circle is 40.3 feet.

• The 2010 Cadillac SRX’s curb weight is 4,224 pounds with front-wheel drive and the 3.0-liter V-6 engine. The available all-wheel-drive system adds 83 pounds to the vehicle.

• With front-wheel drive, the 2010 Cadillac SRX’s weight distribution is 59 percent over the front wheels and 41 percent over the rear wheels. With AWD, that changes to 57 percent over the front and 43 percent over the rear.

• The 2010 Cadillac SRX is rated to tow up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped.

• The 2010 Cadillac SRX is rated to carry 1,243 pounds of payload in terms of people and cargo.

• The 2010 Cadillac SRX is built in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico.

• The 2010 Cadillac SRX is constructed primarily of parts sourced from Mexico, at 55 percent of the total. Cadillac says 35 percent of the SRX’s parts are sourced from the U.S. or Canada. The 3.0-liter V-6 is made in Mexico, and this engine’s transmission is made in the U.S.

Note: This review was published on November 19, 2009. It may not reflect data that has become available for this vehicle since that date.