[renov8r]

...well it is <i> in theory</i>, a competitor...

Actually it might be real close in exterior dimensions and/or capacities.

It is SUPPOSED to have three row seating, V8 & V6 engine options, compete with REAL performance/luxury cars yadayadaya...

It seams a bit l-o-o-o-n-g but, maybe that is just the 'camo'...

Pricing target is MDX...

 

[srpbep]

Motortrend has an article on the SRX:

http://www.motortrend.com/news/stories/020115ct.html

Seems to me that it could be a viable competitor, but who knows. The pic on the Motortrend site suggest that it will have striking lines.

 

[srpbep]

There is also another article in Canadian Driver:

http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/020116-1.htm

 

[DaleB]

Even wearing a 'flak jacket' it looks better than the proposed 2003 Lexus RX300.

(oooh, that had to hurt!)

 

[srpbep]

Wonder if we can get "padding" like this for the MDX. Would be a heck of a great way to protect the MDX in parking lots!!

Tim, what do you think? Group purchase maybe?

While you're at it, could you look into a 50 caliber mount for the roof rack? If you could get this to work, then we would finally have found a useful purpose for the darn things!!

 

[DaleB]

While you're at it, could you look into a 50 caliber mount for the roof rack?

Now that would generate some interesting competition.

 

[A2MDXer]

Looks pretty decent - of course looks have not really been the problem with Caddys. I initially was not a big fan of the revised Caddy grille but it looks pretty good on this one. Maybe a competitor for the new Volvo??

 

[Robyjo]

I just don't get GM's fascination with those spoked wheels--same thing on the Envoy/Bravada and Rendezvous...maybe it's just me, but I really don't like the look of those wheels...

 

[MDXtrous]

It's probably based on the Envoy XL.

 

[Robyjo]

It's probably based on the Envoy XL.

Yup--makes sense, sounds very GM-like...

 

[msu79gt82]

Looks to be based on the ...

... Volvo Station Wagon, but that would make it a Ford

Perhaps that what Caddy wants

 

[MDXLuvr]

I just don't get GM's fascination with those spoked wheels--same thing on the Envoy/Bravada and Rendezvous

yeah, i agree. i think its comes from the same dept. that designs the SAAB aero rims! silly looking to say the least.

 

[renov8r]

Back to top! Build dates are set for FALL '03, Possible Honda V6!?!

The word is still that GM is working to move release date a year OR LESS from now.

Supposedly it will be an X5-style vehicle, with RWD or AWD, based on Sigma platform NOT the Envoy/Trailblazer/Bravada/Rainier.

Power will be NorthStar V8 or Sigma V6 ( or HONDA V6???)

It would be VERY VERY interesting with "our" 3.x L V6, NO???

It also scheduled to have a state-of-art MAGNETICALLY DAMPED suspension-- as much to bolster Cadillac's "art & science" image as to offer the widest range of on-road comfort/ off-road prowess. Wonder if they can gain the acceptance of devotees of Lexus' SUV? THAT would be one heck of a tough challenge!

 

[srpbep]

What is a "magnetically dampened suspension"?

 

[socalJD]

bring it on . . .

you missed another option on your poll:

:13: :16:

All I can say is for Caddy to give it their BEST shot . . . it will only serve to raise the bar and the next generation X will be light years ahead of anything that comes out of Detroit.

 

[Will4271]

Maybe GM should do some more research on safety and reliablity also.