Used 2012 Cadillac SRX for sale 

The 2012 Cadillac SRX comes in four trim levels, ranging from a starting price of $35,985 for the base trim to $49,585 for the Premium Collection in an AWD drivetrain. The Cadillac SRX comes with three available higher trims which are Luxury, Performance, and Premium over the base trim. 

The Luxury trim comes after the Base trim and starts at $40,515. It is followed by the Performance trim which costs $44,330 and upwards. The features and luxury go up according to the higher trim chosen. The Performance trim further comes with a sports-tuned suspension and adaptive dampers for a boosted performance.

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The Luxury Collection trim of the SRX in an AWD drivetrain priced at $43,010 would be the best option to choose. It is further equipped with features including front and rear parking sensors, blind-spot and cross-traffic alert, rearview camera, rain-sensing wipers, panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, eight-way power passenger seat along with heated front seats and steering wheel, and other features.

The 2012 Cadillac SRX comes with a 3.6 L V6 that outputs 308 hp and 265 lb-ft. The Cadillac SRX reaches 60 mph in 6.8 seconds and crosses the quarter-mile mark in 15.3 seconds. The driving dynamics and handling of the SRX are superb, and the car feels stable and planted while carving corners as well as in straight-line sprints. 

The vehicle is a powerful and capable machine that is satisfying for most of the owners but cannot be termed as mind-boggling or adrenaline-filled. The Cadillac SRX is limited at a top speed of 137 mph.

In comparison, the Cadillac is the most powerful, outputting 308 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque, followed by the Infiniti that churns out 303 hp and 262 lb-ft. The Acura outputs 300 hp and an increased 270 lb-ft of torque. 

The Infiniti FX35 is the fastest to reach 60 mph in just 6.1 seconds, followed by the Cadillac that takes 6.8 seconds, while the Acura takes 7.1 seconds to reach the same. The Infiniti takes 14.7 seconds to cross the quarter-mile mark, while the SRX takes 15.3 and the Acura takes 15.4 seconds.

The SRX is a comparatively fuel-efficient vehicle. The SRX delivers an efficiency of 16 mpg in the city, 23 on the highway, and combined fuel efficiency of 18 mpg. The SRX gets a fuel capacity of 21.0 gallons and delivers a range of 336 miles in the city, 483 on the highway, and a combined range of 378 miles. 

All of the SUVs in the competition offer very similar fuel efficiency delivering 18 mpg of combined fuel economy. However, when it comes to fuel efficiency figures on the highway, the Cadillac delivers the most which are 23 mpg followed by the Infiniti and Acura providing 22 and 21 mpg. The Infiniti has the largest fuel capacity of 23.8 gallons, followed by the Acura MDX and SRX with an identical 21.0-gallon fuel tank. 

The Cadillac SRX features a top-class premium interior with high-quality materials spread all over the inside of the cabin. The trims and materials in the interior are luxurious and of supreme quality. Three-zone automatic climate control is also a feature inside the cabin to keep the occupants comfortable. 

The front seats are exquisitely crafted and look and feel super-premium and also provide good comfort and support to its occupants. The rear seats offer enough space, while the sloping roofline does affect the headroom.

The interior dimensions of the Cadillac SRX are on par with its rivals. The Caddy loses out on the rear legroom because of the sloping roofline. The Infiniti has the most legroom in the front row while the Acura has the least. 

However it is just the opposite in the rear row, the Acura has a significantly improved legroom of 38.7 inches in the rear row while the Infiniti has the least. The Cadillac has the most cargo capacity of 29.8 cu-ft, followed by the Infiniti with 24.8 cu-ft, and the Infiniti has the least cargo area measuring a lower 15.0 cu-ft. Major interior features include-

• 8-way powered front passenger seat
• Tri-zone Climate Control
• Ventilated Front Seats
• Heated Front and Rear Seats
• Leather Upholstery
• Driver Memory Functions
• Power Adjustable Pedals

How intuitive is the 2012 Cadillac SRX’s infotainment unit?

The 2012 Cadillac SRX features an 8-inch infotainment unit in the higher trims. As for audio, the lower trims feature an 8-speaker Bose audio system with AM/FM/XM tuner, Bluetooth phone & audio connectivity as standard. There is also an available 10-speaker Bose 5.1 surround-sound system which is standard in the higher trims. Few key infotainment features available with the SRX are-

• 8-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with navigation
• Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity 
• 8-speaker Bose sound system 
• CD player
• 10-speaker Bose surround-sound system
• Satellite and HD radio
• Two USB ports 
• Auxiliary audio jack

The Cadillac SRX looks compact and more like and more like a bumped-up hatchback from outside. The front chrome grille with the Cadillac logo on it looks flashy. The HID headlamps on both sides of the grille look impressive. The whole vehicle has symmetrical lines and subtle curves all over it. 

The SRX features 18-inch alloy wheels in the lower trims and 20-inch ones in the higher trims. There are chrome elements spread around the body. The SRX has a curb weight of 4,442 lbs, which is on par with the rivals. It gets a ground clearance of 7.0 inches, which is practical.

The Acura is the heaviest of the lot weighing 4,594 lbs, followed by the SRX weighing in at 4,442 lbs, while the Infiniti is the lightest weighing 4,284 lbs. The Acura has a ground clearance of 8.2 inches, while the Infiniti has a slightly decreased clearance of 7.4 inches. The Cadillac has the lowest clearance of 7.0 inches. Major exterior features available with the SUV are-

• 18/20-inch alloy wheels
• High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps
• Fog Lamps
• Ultraview Sunroof
• Power Liftgate
• Tintcoat/Tricoat paint finishes

The 2012 Cadillac SRX comes equipped with a plethora of safety features, including a 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and stability and traction control, front side airbags, and side curtain airbags. 

When it comes to hard braking, the Cadillac SRX can stop from 60 mph at a distance of 120 ft, which is a respectable distance. Both NHTSA and IIHS have rated and given the 2012 Cadillac SRX superb crash test scores. It gets a 5-star rating from NHTSA and ‘Good’ from IIHS. Few salient safety features include-

• Forward Collision Alert
• Lane Departure Warning and 
• Safety Alert Seat
• Adaptive Forward Lighting
• Side Blind Zone Alert
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Automatic Collision Preparation And Automatic Braking

The 2012 Cadillac SRX is a superb vehicle to opt for. It has all the comfort and convenience features along with a capable powertrain and a stable and grippy AWD system on offer. And for 2012 it gets a new, more refined, and powerful engine adding to the positives of the SRX. There are more spacious options in the segment, but the Cadillac has an elegant and luxurious cabin. The 2012 Cadillac SRX is a great option to consider in the segment.