2010 Cadillac SRX: What's New, Specs & Features

Last updated August 4, 2026

The single biggest change for the 2010 Cadillac SRX is a complete second-generation redesign. It becomes a smaller, five-seat luxury crossover built on a front-drive-based platform, replacing the older, longer rear-drive model.

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About the 2010 Cadillac SRX

2nd gen (2010-2016), first year

Cadillac positioned the 2010 SRX as a style-forward luxury crossover for buyers who wanted premium design and a polished cabin without moving up to a larger truck-based SUV. Its core appeal was bold Cadillac styling, a richer-looking interior, useful cargo flexibility, and road manners that felt more like a car than a traditional SUV. In its class, the SRX stood out most for its dramatic design and upscale cabin presentation.

Cadillac positioned the redesigned SRX as a more carlike luxury crossover aimed directly at vehicles such as the Lexus RX. The base model has a 265-hp 3.0-liter V6, an eight-speaker Bose audio system with USB input, dual-zone climate control, a power driver’s seat, and a reclining split-folding rear seat.

What changed, by category

Structural

A new front-drive-based platform replaces the previous rear-drive layout. The SRX becomes a smaller two-row crossover with five seats instead of seven; rear legroom increases from 24.2 to 36.3 inches, while maximum cargo space decreases from 69.5 to 61.1 cubic feet.

Powertrain

A 265-hp 3.0-liter V6 and six-speed automatic become the standard powertrain. Maximum towing capacity decreases from 4,250 to 3,500 pounds.

Styling

The redesign brings a sharper exterior shape and a more modern cabin. Fog lights and leather seating shift from standard to optional equipment.

Tech

The cabin adopts a clearer collection-based equipment structure, while remote start changes from standard to optional.

2010 Cadillac SRX specs and features by trim

Feature	2010 Cadillac SRXBase0 in stock
Engine	V6, 3.0 Liter / V6, Turbo, 2.8 Liter
Transmission	Auto, 6-Spd OD TAPshift / Auto, 6-Spd Overdrive
Drivetrain	2WD / AWD
Fuel Type	Gas
MPG City	15–18 mpg
MPG Highway	22–25 mpg
Horsepower	265–300 hp
Torque	223–295 lb-ft
Max Towing	3500 lb
Trunk/Cargo	61.1 cu-ft
Rear Legroom	36.3 in
Seats	5
Doors	4
Safety & Security
Alarm System
Rear View Camera
Exterior Features
Alloy Wheels
Fog Lights
Panorama Moon Roof
Roof Rails
Entertainment & Electronics
Bluetooth
Navigation System
Premium Audio
Satellite Radio
USB Ports
Comfort & Convenience
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Leather Seats
Power Driver Seat
Remote Start
Ventilated Front Seats

How the 2011 Cadillac SRX compares

The 2011 Cadillac SRX is a light-update model, not a redesign. The clearest change is that USB ports became standard, while minor mechanical tuning rounded out an otherwise familiar package.

See the full 2011 changes

Frequently asked questions

Was the 2010 Cadillac SRX completely redesigned?

Yes. The 2010 SRX begins the second generation with a new front-drive-based platform, a smaller body, two rows of seating, and a more modern interior.

How is the 2010 Cadillac SRX different from the 2009 model?

The 2010 SRX is smaller and more carlike than the 2009 model. It replaces the previous rear-drive layout with a front-drive-based design, drops from seven seats to five, gains substantially more rear legroom, and has less maximum cargo space and towing capacity.

How many people does the 2010 Cadillac SRX seat?

The 2010 Cadillac SRX seats five people in two rows. The redesigned model no longer has the seven-seat layout offered in 2009.

What is the standard engine in the 2010 Cadillac SRX?

The standard engine is a 3.0-liter V6 with 265 horsepower, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.

What equipment became optional on the 2010 Cadillac SRX?

Fog lights, leather seats, and remote start became optional for 2010 after being standard on the previous model.