2013 Cadillac SRX: What's New, Specs & Features

Last updated August 4, 2026

The biggest change for the 2013 Cadillac SRX is the standard CUE cabin interface with an 8-inch touchscreen. This is a meaningful mid-cycle update that also brings refreshed styling, a redesigned dashboard and broader safety equipment.

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About the 2013 Cadillac SRX

2nd generation (2010-2016), mid-cycle refresh year

For 2013, Cadillac positions the SRX as a five-seat luxury crossover that mixes bold styling with everyday usefulness. The core pitch is distinctive Cadillac design, a roomy cabin and cargo area, strong V6 power, and a more technology-heavy dashboard than many rivals. Compared with softer, comfort-first competitors, the SRX leans a little more toward a sporty road feel while still serving family, commuting, and road-trip duty.

Every 2013 SRX has a 308-hp V6, a six-speed automatic transmission and the new CUE touchscreen system. Luxury Collection focuses on comfort with leather, a panoramic sunroof and heated front seats, while Performance Collection adds 20-inch wheels, adaptive xenon headlights, navigation and Bose audio. Premium Collection builds on that equipment with tri-zone climate control, heated rear seats and added driver-assistance technology.

What changed, by category

Tech

Cadillac made its CUE interface with an 8-inch touchscreen standard across the lineup. The update also brought touch-sensitive controls, revised USB and SD connectivity, a new instrument cluster and center-stack layout, and active noise cancellation for a quieter cabin.

Styling

The front end received deeper upper and lower grilles plus LED-lit vents on the front fenders. Cadillac also fitted a redesigned steering wheel and refreshed the dashboard layout.

Safety

Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert became standard across the lineup. Premium Collection also gained the Driver Awareness package as standard, including forward collision alert, lane departure warning and a Safety Alert Seat.

2013 Cadillac SRX specs and features by trim

Feature	2013 Cadillac SRXBase0 in stock	2013 Cadillac SRXLuxury Collection1 in stock	2013 Cadillac SRXPremium Collection0 in stock	2013 Cadillac SRXPerformance Collection0 in stock
Engine	V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter	V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter	V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter	V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter
Transmission	Auto, 6-Spd w/TAPshift	Auto, 6-Spd w/TAPshift	Auto, 6-Spd w/TAPshift	Auto, 6-Spd w/TAPshift
Drivetrain	2WD	2WD	2WD	2WD
Fuel Type	Flexible Fuel	Flexible Fuel	Flexible Fuel	Flexible Fuel
MPG City	17 mpg	17 mpg	17 mpg	17 mpg
MPG Highway	24 mpg	24 mpg	24 mpg	24 mpg
Horsepower	308 hp	308 hp	308 hp	308 hp
Torque	265 lb-ft	265 lb-ft	265 lb-ft	265 lb-ft
Max Towing	3500 lb	3500 lb	3500 lb	3500 lb
Trunk/Cargo	61.1 cu-ft	61.1 cu-ft	61.1 cu-ft	61.1 cu-ft
Rear Legroom	36.3 in	36.3 in	36.3 in	36.3 in
Seats	5	5	5	5
Doors	4	4	4	4
Safety & Security
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Headlights
Alarm System
Automatic Emergency Braking
Automatic Leveling Headlights
Blindspot Sensors
Front & Rear Parking Sensors
Lane Departure Warning
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers
Rear View Camera
Exterior Features
Alloy Wheels
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors
Fog Lights
HID Headlights
Memory Exterior Mirrors
Panorama Moon Roof
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors
Power Liftgate/Trunk Release
Roof Rails
Trailer Hitch Receiver
Entertainment & Electronics
Navigation System
Premium Audio
Rear DVD Entertainment System
Satellite Radio
Smartphone Interface
Touch Screen Monitor
Comfort & Convenience
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror
Dual Power Front Seats
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Integrated Garage Door Opener
Leather Seats
Memory Driver's Seat
Memory Pedals
Power Adjustable Pedals
Power Driver Seat
Remote Start
Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Ventilated Front Seats
Wood Interior Trim

How the 2014 Cadillac SRX compares

The 2014 Cadillac SRX is a lightly changed carryover after the larger 2013 refresh. The main change is a lineup-wide move from flexible-fuel to gasoline versions, while the Premium Collection also gains automatic high-beam control.

See the full 2014 changes

Frequently asked questions

What is the biggest change to the 2013 Cadillac SRX?

The biggest change is the standard CUE infotainment system with an 8-inch touchscreen. It arrived with redesigned dashboard controls, updated gauges and revised USB and SD connectivity.

How is the 2013 Cadillac SRX different from the 2012 model?

The 2013 SRX has a substantially updated cabin, refreshed front-end styling and more standard safety technology. Its key upgrades include standard CUE, new gauges and center controls, active noise cancellation, deeper grilles, LED-lit fender vents, standard blind-zone monitoring and standard rear cross-traffic alert.

Did the 2013 Cadillac SRX get a new engine?

No, the 2013 update did not center on a new engine. Every trim uses the same 308-hp 3.6-liter V6 and six-speed automatic transmission; the major changes involve cabin technology, styling and safety equipment.

What safety features changed for the 2013 Cadillac SRX?

Blind-zone monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert became standard on every 2013 SRX. Premium Collection also received a standard Driver Awareness package with forward collision alert, lane departure warning and a Safety Alert Seat.

Did the 2013 Cadillac SRX add new trims?

Yes. Luxury Collection, Performance Collection and Premium Collection joined the 2013 trim lineup alongside the base SRX. Luxury emphasizes comfort, Performance adds sportier equipment and upgraded cabin technology, and Premium carries the richest comfort and safety content.