Cadillac SRX Generation 1 (2004–2009)

Cadillac SRX Generation 1 (2004–2009) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Cadillac SRX — body generations

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About this generation

The SRX was preceded by the Cadillac Vizon concept, designed by Mike Torpey and introduced at the 2001 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit — rolling down a runway as if it was a fashion model. The Vizon (also seen as Vizón) was conceived as a "soft-road" luxury SUV with angular styling, all-wheel drive, a 300-hp Northstar V-8 engine, and an interior design by Theresa Tant, co-developed with Bulgari.

The SRX's engine options included the High-Feature V6 and the 4.6 L Northstar V8. It was based on the GM Sigma platform and came with a five or six-speed automatic transmission; rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive and MagneRide were available. As a Sigma platform vehicle, the first generation SRX had a longitudinally mounted front engine, longitudinal transmission mounted behind the engine, and a rear drive differential.

The AWD option was implemented with a transfer case mounted to the rear of the transmission, with a propeller shaft forward to a front differential to power the front wheels. An all-leather interior and curtain side airbags were standard in both models. Heated front seats and wood interior trim were standard in the V8 and available as options in the V6. DVD, sunroof, navigation system, and a power foldable third-row seat were all available options.

However, the third row was no longer available for the 2010 model year on the SRX. The SRX won Car and Driver's Five Best Trucks "luxury SUV" award for 2004, 2005 and 2006 and was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award for 2004. The first generation SRX never had a V Series performance model available. The first generation SRX was available through the 2009 model year. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found the 2005-08 SRX worst in its class for driver fatalities with a death rate of 63 compared to its class average of 23.

For the 2005 model year, Cadillac added chrome accents to the gauge cluster and made the towing package available on V6 models and V8 models. The towing capacity also grew. For the 2006 model year, power tailgate and satellite radio became standard. New wheel designs were also added. New interior wood trim was added to the center stack and ride height was lowered slightly. For the 2007 model year, a new console was implemented, V8 models received a six-speed automatic transmission, and the base audio system was changed to Bose.

A Sport package was added which included 20-inch wheels, all-wheel drive and a limited slip differential. Other added options include Bose 5.1 digital surround sound, Theater package (which included Bose 5.1 digital surround sound, navigation and rear seat entertainment), automatic odor filtration, and Passenger Side Inflatable Restraint Suppression. The 2008 SRX received a new three-spoke steering wheel design. Adaptive Remote Start was added as a new option for the 2009 model year.

Source: Wikipedia — Cadillac SRX — First generation (2004), CC BY-SA.

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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• 2005 Cadillac SRX Base — $5,298 · 92,073 mi · Philadelphia, PA