So just how bad is this powertrain anyway? It's seconds slower than it's competition, with a transmission that is reported to have trouble finding the right gear for the situation. It ranks dead last in test after test against Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Volvo for driving pleasure. Is the buyer of this model just not interested in performance, or just don't care?
What I really cannot understand is the same drivetrain is available in the Terrain and Equinox but doesn't get the critical reviews. In fact, Car & Driver rates the 'nox as an 'editors choice'.
I've driven both, really like the Cadillac, and would like to buy one, but haven't spent enough time behind the wheel to notice the bad traits the professional reviewers find. Just a bit slow would be one thing, but poor shifting and inconsistent power delivery is another.
I drove the 4-cyl Terrain, did not like it. Vibrates at idle especially with the AC on. The 6cyl is much smoother, worth the extra to me just for its smoothness, as the performance was not that much better.
I also drove the MBZ GLK350 and found it to be a fantastic car to drive. It's a bit funky and small though, just about the same money as the SRX. And Equinox with a six and options is about 8 grand less than the SRX.
Looking for feedback and discussion to help me decide.
What I really cannot understand is the same drivetrain is available in the Terrain and Equinox but doesn't get the critical reviews. In fact, Car & Driver rates the 'nox as an 'editors choice'.
I've driven both, really like the Cadillac, and would like to buy one, but haven't spent enough time behind the wheel to notice the bad traits the professional reviewers find. Just a bit slow would be one thing, but poor shifting and inconsistent power delivery is another.
I drove the 4-cyl Terrain, did not like it. Vibrates at idle especially with the AC on. The 6cyl is much smoother, worth the extra to me just for its smoothness, as the performance was not that much better.
I also drove the MBZ GLK350 and found it to be a fantastic car to drive. It's a bit funky and small though, just about the same money as the SRX. And Equinox with a six and options is about 8 grand less than the SRX.
Looking for feedback and discussion to help me decide.