2005 Cadillac SRX Consumer Reviews Page 3
Fuel Economy
15 - 17 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(131 Total Reviews)
2005 Cadillac SRX AWD V8
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
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2005 Cadillac SRX AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
Review
The 2005 Cadillac SRX has excellent handling and is very quick and very stable in all driving conditions. The cabin is very comfortable, we have a 6'2" son who can sit comfortably in the back seat. We enjoy the sunroof a lot.
Favorite Features
The Bose Stereo, extended sunroof, seat heaters and accessibility.
Suggested Improvements
The gas mileage is terrible (@ 12mpg) and it could use back seat seat heaters.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
I wish I could be as enthusiastic...
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
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2005 Cadillac SRX AWD 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
Review
The SRX is good, but many things about it bother me. With no magnetic ride control and standard tires, there is something weird in the handling. Bumps and uneven pavement throw it slightly off line requiring steering correction. The steering is heavy and dead feeling with AWD. For tall guys, the steering wheel is too far away. We have squeaks and rattles. Normal aceleration falls flat at 40 mph when it shifts into 4th gear, requiring you to add more throttle, a nuisance. The engine sounds more like an appliance than a car.
Favorite Features
I like the excellent brakes, excellent leather, memory seats, ease of oil and filterchange, and adjustable pedals (although they need more range for tall people).
Suggested Improvements
Better standard handling, improve paint job to Toyota standards, better build quality, improve interior space, and improve the rock hard seats that lack lower back support. Give it better transmission gear calibration. Improve the drving position for tall people. Improve the gas mileage, 16-17 suburban, 19-20 hwy.
1 out 2 people found this review helpful
Disappointed Owner
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
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2005 Cadillac SRX AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
Review
There are several things that I do not like about the 2005 Cadillac SRX. There are quite a few blind spots that are safety concerns. The passenger seat and back seats are very uncomfortable. I have owned other Cadillacs and I am so very disappointed with this one. I am thinking of trading it in for a GMC Yukon or Ford Explorer.
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Suggested Improvements
2005 Cadillac SRX AWD
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Cadillac SRX AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
Review
Driving this vehicle on tips is a pleasure The handling is excellent even in wintry conditions. Passing on two lane roads is a joy. It accelerates quickly and you spend a minimum amount of time in the wrong lane. On ice and snow it is very stable.
Favorite Features
This is the first vehicle I have owned that I do not get a sore back on extended trips. The seating is excellent and the controls are convenient.
Suggested Improvements
Wider pockets on the doors a few more cup holders.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
My SRX
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Cadillac SRX AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
Review
I love my new Cadillac SRX. It is the most comfortable SUV that I have ever ridden in or driven. I know they say they are going to make improvements, but as far as I am concerned, it dosen't need any.
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Suggested Improvements
Dissapointed
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
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2005 Cadillac SRX Rwd 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
Review
The 2005 Cadillac SRX is a very nice truck if you own a gas station. With today's technolgy, 12 MPG city and 18 highway is unthinkable for this vehicle. A Tahoe gets better mileage! The sunroof is a very nice fearure, but the 3rd row seats are a joke.
Favorite Features
The Bose stereo with XM satellite radio.
Suggested Improvements
Improve the gas mileage.
A Winner for Cadillac
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Cadillac SRX AWD 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Just finished the first three months of ownership of my new SRX and am very pleased with the car. After testing both the eight cylinder and the six cylinder engines I opted for the 3.5L six and am not at all disappointed since I find the power is totally adequate. It rides and handles well and combines the best of an SUV and a sedan. On long trips it's as comfortable as my '04 Escalade and not as thirsty. Some have criticized the exhaust note, but I find it pleasing and not at all intrusive. So far everything works as advertised with no problems. Cadillac seems to want to make sure it's owners have an overall excellent ownership experience and I'm certainly very satisfied.
Favorite Features
The size is optimal and I love the XM radio, the power and the handling. Seats are comfortable even for someone over six feet. The White Diamond paint makes it stand out nicely. IwWish I had opted for the Navigation system, though.
Suggested Improvements
Make the audio/driver info system less complicated and more intuitive and match the controls of the Escalade and the SRX. It's annoying to have remember that the inner button on the wheel controls the volume on the SRX and it's the outer button on the Escalade.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Great car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Cadillac SRX Rwd 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I have nothing but good things to say about my Cadillac SRX. It is fast enough for me and a comfortable road car. It has a functional interior and superb handling along with decent gas mileage.
Favorite Features
This is the first Cadillac that I've owned that doesn't use oil.
Suggested Improvements
Add a powered tailgate.
I love this car. My best Cadillac ever!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Cadillac SRX AWD 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
Review
We recently leased this car and are very pleased with it. I traded in my Escalade because it was too big and not good in gas mileage. The SRX has everything that we need and came fully loaded with the exception of the navigation and DVD system. We have are own. It is fun to drive and easy to figure out with the included CD. We love the looks of the car and so does everyone else. There is no other car like it as I have been looking at smaller SUVs and none of them have the cargo space or the looks and options such as the SRX. The 6 Cyl/AWD is great. I have no complaints with this car. The dealership is great as well as the employee discount. This is my first lease program. Works out great!
Favorite Features
Easy to get in and out of as my other car was too high. Love the nice size cargo space and the way the car looks and drives. The safety features are helpful. I like the interior as it is easier to keep clean.
Suggested Improvements
Probably the only thing that I would suggest is the optional navigation system and DVD should be on separate option packages. A TV tuner/DVD would be great as I had this on my other car which I enjoyed. Everything else is fine.
Love my SRX
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Cadillac SRX AWD 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Since I already owned a Cadillac SLS and a small motor home for traveling, I purchased the SRX for the utility aspect that I needed, instead of a small pickup truck. With the 3rd row seats folded down, the SRX gives me plenty of room to haul small to medium loads. I disagree with Edmunds review of the inside. The wood trim inside as well as the GPS makes my SRX look very impressive. All my friends are blown away by the appearance of the inside as well as the body style. It is the best handling vehicle I have ever owned. It has quick response, excellent stability control, automatic all wheel drive drive in case I get stuck in the Florida sand. Ultra view moon roof is such a luxury.
Favorite Features
The way this vehicle drives is excellent.
Suggested Improvements
The GPS, CD/DVD, and vehicle information systems should be separate. There are too many complicated options when everything is combined into one unit.
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