New car reviews » 2010 Cadillac 2.8L V6 Turbo
Better than: the non-turbo SRX
But not as good as: an old Caddy hearse
GRM Bang For The Buck Index: 60.69
If you’re going to buy a Cadillac, you’re going to tick off all of the boxes, right? That’s where the turbo version of the SRX comes in. While we certainly enjoyed our time with the normally aspirated, front-wheel-drive version, we picture a lot of people going with the full-boat, turbo one.
The turbo version also gets GM’s 2.8-liter LP9 engine: aluminum block and heads, direct port injection and a pair of turbochargers. The on-paper advantage over the standard 3.0 doesn’t seem huge—horsepower goes from 265 to an even 300—but the turbo Caddy offers a nice bump of mid-range passing power. There’s even a boost gauge on the dash.
Other staff views:
David S. Wallens Editorial Director:First, don’t think of this as a review of a Caddy SUV. Look at the engine and overall build quality—both are pretty sweet.
The turbo 2.8 is smooth and efficient. It works very well with the six-speed auto, but what if that powerplant could be mated to a proper stick or a twin-clutch transmission and put inside a smaller chassis. GM, are you listening? Can someone say “3 series beater”?
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2010 Cadillac 2.8L V6 Turbo Specs:
- Drivetrain Layout:
- Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
- Engine:
- 2.8 liter V-6
- Horsepower:
- 300 bhp
- Torque:
- 295 lb.-ft
- Transmission:
- automatic
- Brakes:
- (front)
(rear) - Weight:
- 4307 pounds
- Price:
- Base: $51860
As tested: $53480
Staff Ratings:
- Stock Performance:
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- Performance Potential:
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- Daily Driver Manners:
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