Other changes, like additional sound deadening in the firewall and a clever rubber-isolated high-pressure fuel line, keep engine noises out of the cabin. Putting rubber between the fuel line and engine nearly eliminates the injector ticking sound we’ve come to expect from direct-injection engines at idle.
The SRX provides a comfortable ride, especially in Performance trim with the adjustable suspension, which can be set up to be soft and supple for daily use or taut and communicative for when driving is on the spirited side. For those who don't plan on driving this crossover in a spirited manner, the other versions of the SRX provide a plush ride over all surfaces.
CADILLAC CUE
Cadillac CUE (Cadillac User Experience) is standard on the 2013 SRX. It is the brand’s new design and technical breakthrough for intuitive in-vehicle control and connectivity.
CUE pairs entertainment and information data from up to 10 Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices, USBs, SD cards and MP3 players with a vehicle infotainment system that reduces complexity through customized information, voice commands and fewer buttons and larger icons. The comprehensive, in-vehicle experience is designed to be unique for each consumer, from the “simple user” to the fully connected “super user.”
The heart of CUE is the vibrant, eight-inch LCD multi-touch sensitive screen – with proximity sensing and hap tic feedback – that is seamlessly integrated in the top of the central instrument panel. It displays CUE’s home page, which resembles a smart phone’s screen, with large, easy-to-target icons that execute commands. Capacitive technology on the screen and faceplate enables consumers to use the same “swipe,” “pinch” or “spread” gestures common to most popular smart phones and tablets.
A motorized faceplate for the system reveals a concealed storage area for smart phones or other mobile devices and includes an illuminated USB port.
INTERIOR ENHANCEMENTS
CUE is the foundation for the 2013 SRX’s enhanced driving experience and is complemented with additional features and design refinements:
- Standard HD radio
- Bluetooth audio streaming is available for all collections
- A USB port in the storage bin behind the CUE faceplate
- The center console now features two additional USB ports, an SD card slot auxiliary input jack and 12-volt power outlet
- New headphone and remote design for the rear-seat entertainment system, which also includes a rear USB port and SD card slot
- New shift knob design
- New steering wheel design
- New instrument cluster with new driver information center for CUE integration.
BOSE ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION
Active noise cancelation is new for 2013 and helps create a quieter driving experience. The system used three microphones to detect ambient noise, the frequencies of which are processed by a computer that directs counteracting sound waves through the audio system to tailor the sound quality and character inside the cabin.
REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
The available rear –seat DVD entertainment system, with dual rear seat- mounted flip-up 8 inch screens, two wireless headphones and remote control, provides a diversion for rear passengers. The dual- play capability allows a movie to play on one screen, while a different movie or video is played on the other. The system is also Blue-ray compatible.
ULTRA VIEW POWER SUNROOF
The available UltraView sunroof spans both front and rear seats and gives the SRX an even more spacious feel. The power sunshade blocks the light and keeps things cool.
INNOVATIVE STORAGE
An available Cargo Management System includes a U-rail system, which uses a floor mounted metal track and an adjustable cargo fence to help keep items in place. There’s also a concealed under floor storage bin and an air-conditioned glove compartment. Additional storage can be found in the front and rear doors, and in the backs of the front seats.
HEATED AND VENTILATED FRONT SEATS
The available heated and ventilated front seats provide just the right level of comfort, regardless of weather conditions. The airflow from the ventilated seats helps keep you feeling fresh and relaxed mile after mile.
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