fter its debut in 2009, the 2010 SRX from Cadillac has been showing some promise as it leads its segment of luxury, mid-size crossovers.The totals sales of the SRX in the United States show a 500% jump comparing it to the sales figures of the first 5 months in the market last year. It outpaced the Acura MDX, BMW X5, Audi Q7, and the M Class of Mercedes-Benz. The transaction price for the current model year of the SRX is about $2,300 more than its older sibling.
Aside from the excellent sales figures, the resale value of the Cadillac SRX is also up by 17% from last year which is the biggest gain for its segment. The resale value of the vehicle is estimated to be at 48% after 36 months after the sale. The previous model has a resell value of 31% after the same period.
The market approach of Cadillac to push for the SRX blended all the elements correctly which resulted to low spending for incentives, faster turn around time for dealers, and an overall positive impact for the brand.
The demand for the SRX has been consistently high since its debut in Summer of 2009. The officials of Cadillac attribute the success to the bold design of the SRX, its excellent handling, and features that appeal to the luxury crossover market.
The SRX is fitted with a V6 3.0L with an option for an AWD or a FWD. Consumers can also go for a turbocharged 2.8: V6 powerplant.