GM discontinues Cadillac SRX Turbo due to low sales

Posted: Jan 01, 2011
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Cadillac SRX

Ever since its official debut in 2009, the Cadillac SRX has posted the largest gains in its segment for sales and projected resale value. However, most of the sales came from the 3.0 L V6 model. General Motors confirmed today that it has discontinued the 2.8L V6 turbocharged unit due to sluggish sales.

Cadillac spokesman Robyn Henderson confirmed that low sales resulted in the decision and said that over 90 percent of the SRX sales came from the 3.0L model. Henderson said that the SRX continues to be a leader in the luxury crossover segment and has a larger market share than the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLK.

The Cadillac SRX Turbo is powered by a 2.8L V6 unit making 300-hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. The model was criticized for having a fuel-economy rating of 15/22 mpg (city/highway).

The 3.0L V6 Cadillac SRX makes 265-hp and 223 lb-ft of torque.

Click here for our review of the 2010 Cadillac SRX 2.8L V6 Turbo.

All Photos Copyright © 2010 Omar Rana – egmCarTech.

- By: Omar Rana

Source: GMI


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  • The Patriot

    Not sure if GM has learned their past lessons that resulted in their bankcruptcy…….one of the key things to success in the automotive industry is to come up with a product that people want in line with current economic environment (i.e. high oil prices).