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Cadillac SRX

2010-13 models

results also apply to: 2011-12 Saab 9-4X

2013 Top Safety Pick 2013 Cadillac SRX

MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

Structure/safety cage Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics
Head/neck Chest Leg/foot, left Leg/foot, right
Good Good Good Good Acceptable Good

Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

Good Good Acceptable Acceptable Marginal Marginal Poor Poor

Test details:

The Cadillac SRX was redesigned for the 2010 model year, and the Saab 9-4X was introduced in the 2011 model year. Both are structurally related to the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test on an SRX conducted by General Motors as part of frontal crash test verification.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. The driver side curtain airbag deployed during the crash. After the dummy moved forward into the frontal airbag, it rebounded into the seat without its head coming close to any stiff structure that could cause injury.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the head, neck, and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the right tibia indicate that lower leg injuries would be possible.

Additional features:

  • Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Rollover sensor: designed to deploy the side curtain airbags in the event of an impending rollover
  • Electronic stability control, includes roll stability control
  • Antilock brakes
  • Daytime running lights

Tested vehicle specifications:

  • 2010 Cadillac SRX 4wd
  • Class: Midsize luxury SUV
  • Weight: 4,513 lbs.
  • Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Wheelbase: 111 in.
  • Length: 190 in.
  • Width: 75 in.
  • Engine: 3.0 L V6
  • EPA ratings: 17 mpg city | 23 mpg highway

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Last updated: November 5, 2012

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