2010 Cadillac SRX crossover SUV

2010 Cadillac SRX crossover SUV previewed

With its 2010 Cadillac SRX crossover, GM hopes to fight back the offensive of the new breed of car-based SUVs, which are lighter, cheaper and much more fuel efficient than the truck-based dinosaurs like GMC Yukon and Chevy Tahoe.

Similar in styling to the recently revealed Cadillac Provoq Concept, the 2010 Cadillac SRX will be the first major restyling of the model, launched in 2004.

2010 Cadillac SRX crossover SUV

The new SRX will be the premium brand’s global model and will be sold worldwide starting mid-2009.

The 2010 SRX will share its front-wheel drive GM’s Theta platform with the 2007 Opel Antara, 2008 Saturn Vue and the upcoming 2010 Saab 9-4X. I guess there is a good chance that there will even be a Two-Mode hybrid version of the vehicle if the OPEC has its way.

On most markets, the SRX will have to face such serious competitors as the 2009 Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz ML-Class, Lexus RX 350, VW Touareg and Infiniti FX35.

2010 Cadillac SRX (rear view)

2010 Cadillac SRX (fender air extractor)

Photos: GM/Cadillac

See also: 2009 Chevrolet Traverse crossover SUV