NewCarTestDrive.com editor Mitch McCullough reported from Los Angeles; Michelle Krebs filed the original report from Arizona

Model Line Overview

Model lineup:Cadillac SRX V6 ($39,995); V8 ($47,995)

Engines:3.6-liter 24-valve 260-hp V6; 4.6-liter 32-valve 320-hp V8

Transmissions:5-speed automatic

Safety equipment (standard):dual-stage front airbags; front passenger side-impact airbags; curtain-style head protection airbags for first- and second-row seats; daytime running lights; anti-lock brakes with Panic Brake Assist and Dynamic Rear Brake Proportioning; traction control and vehicle stability control; one-year subscription to the OnStar tele-aid system

Basic warranty:4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled in:Lansing, Michigan