Drew Dowdell

I like this better than the CTS Wagon... by a lot. and I like the CTS Wagon.

Agreed. People are already buying it in droves with the 3.0. No reason for them not to with the 3.6. While there will be the new higher output 3.6 to replace the Turbo, a "base" 3.6 will be available in a tune similar to what the Enclave gets of around 275 hp.To me that makes a lot more sense in the lineup.... simpiler with two 3.6es in two performance options.

Saab 9-5 Sport Combi to Debut in Geneva Next step in Saab’s biggest-ever new product offensive Distinctive alternative choice in premium wagon segment Styling carries forward 9-5 sedan’s bold design language Order book opens in March, first customer deliveries from September Trollhättan, Sweden: Saab Automobile takes the next step in the biggest new product offensive in its history when the much-awaited 9-5 SportCombi is unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. Sleek and fun-to-drive, the SportCombi adds versatility to the widely acclaimed attributes of the 9-5 sedan and will bring a distinctive, alternative choice to the premium, large wagon segment. It shares the sedan’s bold, Aero X-inspired looks and features an extended, falling roof-line which culminates in a steeply raked rear screen flanked by signature Saab ‘wraparound’ window glazing. The result is an imposing and sporty wagon with a low stance and a dynamic, visual appeal that concedes nothing to the requirements of load-carrying. Smart cargo handling features include an adaptable multi-fold floor, flexible U-rail load space configuration and under-floor stowage with a sealed wet storage compartment. A programmable, powered tailgate is also available. Backed by the same all-turbo gasoline, bioethanol and diesel powertrain line-up as the 9-5 sedan, the SportCombi includes Saab’s industry-leading XWD all-wheel-drive system and advanced features such as: Saab DriveSense adaptive chassis control, adaptive cruise control, Bi-Xenon Smart Beam adaptive lighting, keyless entry and starting, tri-zone air conditioning and a Pilot Head-up Display which projects information, aircraft-style in the windshield. The order book for the SportCombi opens in March, with first customer deliveries to follow from September. It will significantly broaden the appeal of the new 9-5 range in a segment where Saab, with its tradition for designing versatile vehicles, has enjoyed wagon sales volumes on a par with sedan levels. “The launch of the 9-5 SportCombi is a much-awaited next step in the roll-out of our new product offensive,” says Saab Automobile CEO Jan Åke Jonsson. “It will take Saab back into the large wagon segment where we have established a strong presence in many key markets with our previous offering.” Sporty character Designed in parallel with its sedan twin, the 9-5 SportCombi shares the same bold frontal styling and adds a swept, ‘wraparound’ rear window graphic. This echoes the 9-5’s brand signature frontal theme and gives the SportCombi its own distinctive identity. The dramatic, sweeping roof-line is extended by a deep rear spoiler integrated into the top of the tailgate. Ultra-slim roof rails are fitted as standard without detracting from the car’s svelte silhouette. Signature Saab themes, such as the strong C-pillar with its hockey stick extension of the belt-line, are combined with a prominent rear shoulder contour to give the SportCombi a muscular and dynamic stance. The tailgate is raked forward to underline the car’s sporty character. It features a full-width ‘ice-block’ rear light bar which wraps into light units at either side, continuing a new signature Saab styling theme first seen on the 9-5 sedan and 9-4X crossover. Dynamic and functional The deep cargo deck is fully carpeted and optimized for space and ease-of-use. The 60/40 split rear seatbacks fold down almost completely flat without having to reposition the seat squab or remove the head restraints. Careful attention to soundproofing in the rear bodywork attenuates noise, vibration and resonance so that occupants enjoy a level of interior refinement similar to that of the sedan. With the seatbacks lowered, the cargo deck is almost two meters long (1962 mm) and offers an adaptable load capacity of up to 1,600 liters (527 liters, rear seats up). The side walls are completely flat and upright, creating a clean, open space without any hard-to-use corners or rear wheel-arch intrusions. Compartments in the side walls offer convenient stowage for small items. Four tie-down loops and a 12-volt power outlet also come as standard. An optional, U-shaped track around the outside of the floor provides flexible space configuration. As in the 9-5 sedan, it carries an adaptable, telescopic dividing rail which allows the cargo deck to be split as required so that different sized items can be separated and kept in place. The floor, with a signature Saab aircraft-shaped handle, folds back in steps to access under-floor storage. When folded twice, an additional storage compartment is revealed for cars fitted with tire repair kits instead of a mini spare wheel. A pull-out support arm can be slotted in place to keep the folded floor in a fixed position. This provides further support for items stored in the under-floor recess, as a flexible alternative to using the entire cargo deck. The underside of the floor has two fittings for flat stowage of the U-rail divider. They also carry hooks that can be used to organize bags, for example. A waterproof plastic liner, available as option, can be dropped into the recess to provide a separate wet storage area for sports equipment, outdoor clothing or muddy boots. When a mini spare wheel is specified, it is covered by a flat panel which provides a sub-floor 65 mm below the main floor height - ideal for the separate stowage of flat or small items. Smart tailgate For additional convenience, the tailgate is available with a remotely-controlled, electric power operation. It can be fully opened and closed via a rotary knob in the driver’s door or a button on the car’s key fob. A touch pad on the outside of the tailgate, above the number plate, and a button in the interior trim also trigger powered opening and closing. A programmable mode can be used to raise the tailgate to a lower position if there is restricted clearance overhead, such as inside a garage. The opening height is pre-set via the rotary knob, which can also disable the powered function. For ease of loading, the tailgate opens down to bumper level with a lift-over height of only 648 mm. The cargo deck floor is also flush with the tailgate opening to facilitate sliding heavy loads inside. A down-lighter in the tailgate and small sidewall lights provide excellent illumination of the load space at night. A retracting cargo cover can also be slotted into lugs in the sidewalls immediately behind the rear seats. It keeps items out of sight and includes a convenient one-touch action which allows the ends of the locating bar to slide up channels on the inside of the D-pillars for convenient access to the cargo deck.

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Reviewed: 2011 Cadillac SRX 3.0 and 2.8 Turbo Read our Full review of the 2011 Cadillac SRX 3.0 and 2.8 Turbo

<h3 style="text-align: center;"><big><big>Premium Blend</big></big></h3> <h3 style="text-align: center;">2011 Cadillac SRX 3.0 and SRX 2.8 Turbo Premium Edition</h3> <div style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 490px; height: 367px;" alt="2011 Cadillac SRX Turbo Grill" src="http://www.cheersandgears.com/uploads/1293978560/gallery_62_338026.png"><br> </div> <br> February 14th, 2011 - Drew Dowdell - CheersandGears.com<br> <br> Gallery: 2011 Cadillac SRX 2.8 Turbo Premium Edition <br><br> The original Cadillac SRX was released for the 2004 model year based on the rear wheel drive Sigma platform that underpinned the CTS and STS. It was generally well accepted by the enthusiast community for being one of the best handling mid-size luxury crossover vehicles available at the time. However, some of the interior and exterior design left people cold, and if you were like 90% of buyers out there, looks are more important than handling. It was available in a wide variaty of configurations with AWD or RWD, V6 or V8, and 2-row or 3-row seating available. Despite a very worthy interior update in 2007 and continued dominance in performance and handling reviews, SRX sales never really took off.<br> <br> For 2010, Cadillac re-evaluated the SRX's mission. Instead of aiming for a true performance machine, Cadillac aimed square for the heart of the market: the Lexus RX350. Lexus has dominated the entry luxury crossover market since it's introduction of the RX300 in 1999. With the 2010 SRX, Cadillac hopes to change that. <br> <br> <h4><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Two Sides</span></h4> The Lexus RX provides a very comfortable, soft cabin and a compliant ride, that while competent, doesn't inspire anything along the lines of sporty driving. <br> <br> The current performance crossover king is generally considered to be the rear wheel drive based BMW X3. This would be the crossover you would take on a trip carving through the mountains. However, the ride of the X3 (note, I've only driven the first generation, the new model is hitting dealerships now) is terrible. It is NOT a vehicle you would want to spend any length of time in over rough roads or a highway with expansion joints.<br> <br> Aiming for the Lexus RX350 required an architecture change on Cadillac's part. Instead of the RWD Sigma platform used in the first SRX, Cadillac opted for a FWD based platform that is a melding of the Theta chassis used for the Chevrolet Equinox and the Epsilon chassis used in the Buick Lacrosse. This change caused much gnashing of teeth amongst the enthusiast community who complained that Cadillac was giving up on it's performance advantage by switching to a front wheel drive platform. As we'll discuss later, much of this complaining was for naught. <br> <br> The target buyer for this class of vehicle however, doesn't care which wheels move the car, and since most of them are sold in all wheel drive format, <img style="width: 341px; height: 256px;" alt="2011 Cadillac SRX Turbo rear" src="http://www.cheersandgears.com/uploads/1293978560/gallery_62_96215.png" align="right">having the assurance that all wheels are driving the car is enough for them. Clearly the change in primary drive wheels hasn't dissuaded customers. The 2010 SRX sold 51,094 units for the year and sales continue to grow at 25% - 30% month over month. A substantial increase over the rather meager 20,237 and 16,156 units Cadillac moved in 2009 and 2008 respectively. My contact at Cadillac Communications informs me that about 50% of 2011 SRX buyers come from another brand. This kind of sales performance has allowed the SRX to leapfrog from around 7th in the segment to take the number 2 sales slot in entry level luxury crossovers.<br> <br> <br> <h4><span style="font-weight: bold;">Premium Blend</span></h4> The 2011 SRX, mostly unchanged from 2010, manages to be both a great handling vehicle and one that is plenty comfortable for long distance use. This is the sweet spot of the luxury crossover segment. Having performance abilities that most of the buying public doesn't even have the ability to use, yet not punishing the driver and passengers with a harsh ride over less than optimal road conditions. It aims for the best of both worlds and hits the mark squarely. <br> <br> The base SRX is powered by GM's 3.0 litre direct injected V6 making 265 horsepower and 223 lb-ft of torque and power is sent to the wheels through a GM Hydromatic 6-speed automatic. The good folks at Baierl Cadillac in Wexford, PA allowed me a short evaluation drive in a 3.0 powered SRX. Transmission shifts are smooth, if a bit frequent. However, in 3 litre guise, the SRX is outclassed in horsepower and torque by the likes of the Lexus RX350, Acura MDX, and Lincoln MKX which all offer substantially more torque at lower RPM. Fuel economy is a class competitive 17 mpg city and 23mpg highway for the AWD model. Having more torque at lower RPM allows the transmission to shift less frequently. Still, unless you're planning on racing your SRX for pink slips, the 3 litre will be sufficient for 90% of buyers. A fact which is born out by the sales numbers. Nearly 90% of SRX customer opt for the 3.0 SRX.<br> <br> For the full evaluation, Cadillac sent me a 2011 SRX Turbo AWD Premium edition. This loaded up model crested $56,000 with things like trailering provisions, rear seat entertainment system, premium paint, cross rails for the roof rack and other such baubles. <br> <br> The Turbo model is a 300 horsepower 2.8 litre turbocharged V6 fed through an Aisin 6-speed automatic transmission and providing a healthy 295 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm. The engine drinks premium gas at a V8 like 15 city and 22 highway. If this powertrain sounds interesting to you, call your local Cadillac dealer right now. Over the weekend during my evaluation of the SRX Turbo, citing the 90% take rate on the 3.0 V6, Cadillac confirmed that the 2.8 Turbo is no longer going to be offered in the SRX. <br> <br> <img style="width: 459px; height: 342px;" alt="2011 Cadillac SRX 2.8 Turbo engine" src="http://www.cheersandgears.com/uploads/1293978560/gallery_62_606712.png" align="left">In my view, the 2.8T is really not suited for this application. It has better power than the 3.0 liter, but the fuel economy suffers too much. Even in around town driving, your foot is into the turbo too often to reap the fuel economy rewards of the relatively small displacement. We feel that GM's own 3.6 liter direct injected V6, which has the same external dimensions as the 3.0 liter would be a better alternative. <br> <br> What I did like was the Aisin 6-speed auto that comes with the 2.8T. This transmission technically has 4 modes of operation; Normal, Sport, Manu-Matic, and Eco. "Normal" is where most people will keep things and the transmission is quite happy to give a spirited around town experience. Sport mode allows the SRX to hold a gear longer and gives much crisper shift points. In our acceleration runs, sport mode felt faster using our patented kiester meter. Eco mode is just a green way of saying "lug the engine". It makes the transmission quick to upshift and reluctant to downshift. While it does seem to have some positive effect on the city fuel economy, it has a negative effect on drivability and harshness of the engine. Pulling up hill at lower city speeds causes the engine to vibrate in a very un-Cadillac like manner and in this car was enough to jingle some change in the cup holder. Unless you're trying to hyper-mile your 300 horsepower crossover, just leave this off. <br> <br> The engine speeds at vehicle speeds are as follows:<br> RPM @ 45mph - Eco Mode - 1,250; Normal Mode - 1,250; Sport Mode - 1,600<br> RPM @ 70mph - All modes - 2,000 rpm<br> <br> <h4><span style="font-weight: bold;">Exterior</span></h4> <img style="width: 339px; height: 255px;" alt="2011 Cadillac SRX Turbo front" src="http://www.cheersandgears.com/uploads/1292458660/gallery_51_62_348658.png" align="right"><br> Our Black Ice Metalic SRX came with 20" painted alloy wheels looking sharp and handsome. The tall upright grill evokes the the prow of an ocean liner and is finished on either side with detailed headlamp clusters containing adaptive headlights that turn as you turn the wheel. This feature is being made on more and more GM vehicles and I feel is an important safety upgrade.<br> <br> In the rear, Cadillac has brought back a hint of the fin to top off their characteristic tall and narrow tail lights. Viewed from any angle, and there is no mistaking this crossover for anything but a Cadillac.<br> <br> <h4><span style="font-weight: bold;">Interior</span></h4> The driver of the SRX is clearly the priority here. The driver seat is perfectly contoured for long distance driving and offers a wide range of adjustments for any body type. The real treat is the extended thigh support that you can pull out for even more leg support. The front passenger seat is almost as good, lacking only the extended thigh support. Rear seats are usable for average sized adults, but taller folks will probably wish for some more legroom.<br> <br> Unlike the previous SRX, the current model doesn't offer a 3rd row seat, quite frankly because there is no way it would fit back there. Cargo volume is good but not huge. Liftover seems on the high side. Cadillac offers an innovative rails and brace system that allows you to secure your cargo to prevent it from flopping around in the back. <br> <br> <img style="width: 294px; height: 220px;" alt="2011 Cadillac SRX Interior" src="http://www.cheersandgears.com/uploads/1293978560/gallery_62_726448.png" align="left">A cursory scan across the controls may look a bit overwhelming with all of the buttons, but things are laid out in a logical fashion. One thing I particularly like are the separated HVAC controls for driver and passenger. <br> <br> The NAV system has a pop up screen that raises out of the center of the dash. It's easy to navigate menus, but the reach to press buttons on the screen is a bit far. You can save your reach by using OnStar's voice response system to download your destination into the NAV. <br> <br> Fit and finish is excellent with one questionable gap between each outboard HVAC vent and the corresponding door. However, the Cadillac CTS shares this gap despite being on a different platform, which leads me to believe it is intentional. <br> <br> <h4><br> <span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></h4> <h4><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Drive</span></h4> The SRX fits the definition of the word "Crossover" better than most vehicles brandishing the title. You sit higher than a typical sedan, but lower then all trucks and most other crossovers. The 2004 Honda CR-V that normally shares my driveway feels much higher and upright than the Cadillac in spite of their similar dimensions. <br> <br> Having this lower-than-a-Kennworth feel really aids in handling. Cornering is sharp on the 20" rims and body roll is minimal even by sedan standards. In fact, once you are inside and underway, all notions that this is a sport utility vehicle evaporate and you feel as if you are behind the wheel of a performance sedan.<br> <br> Despite it's athleticism, the SRX doesn't beat you up on long drives. Assisted by the extremely comfortable driver seat mentioned earlier, the suspension tuning is such that road imperfections are distant sounds... perhaps tire slap from some other unfortunate soul driving a lesser vehicle near you. <br> <br> <h4><span style="font-weight: bold;">Overall</span></h4> The 2011 Cadillac SRX should be on anyone's test drive list who is in the market for a premium crossover as long as 3rd row seating isn't a priority. The SRX manages to be many vehicles in one by combining great handling, excellent comfort, and useful utility all in one vehicle. <br> <br> What happens next with the engines is anyone's guess. There are rumors of both the 3.6 Direct Injected V6 and some version of GM's eAssist making an appearance in the future, but with 90% of buyers already opting for the 3.0 liter and sales increasing at a rapid pace, I'm not sure either will do anything to boost sales that weren't going to happen anyway. Not a bad position for Cadillac to be in.<br> <br> <br> 2011 Cadillac SRX Turbo video walk around:<br>

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First Saab 9-4x Rolls off the Production Line The first Saab 9-4X crossover to be commercially produced has now rolled off the assembly line at the Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico. Saab Automobile President & CEO Jan Åke Jonsson was on hand to see regular production begin, just three months after the 9-4X was unveiled last November at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. Jonsson was joined by Executive Director Vehicle Lines Anders Svensson and 9-4X Product Manager Mikael Jacobsson. The first vehicle - chassis number 00001 - an Ice Pearl metallic Aero model with a 2.8V6 turbo engine, is bound for a media test drive event in the United States before being shipped to Sweden for display at the Saab car museum. "This is a great day for Saab," said Jonsson. "The arrival of the 9-4X is another important step in the fulfillment of our business plan. This sporty and distinctive product will significantly broaden the appeal of our brand and give us access to an important new vehicle segment that is still growing, particularly in the United States." Featuring Saab's advanced XWD all-wheel-drive system and adaptive chassis control, the 9-4X goes on sale in the United States in May, with sales in Europe and other world markets scheduled to begin from August.

Yay for Android Support!

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Just the first time, but since it didn't to that in the prior version, it's getting caught up with now.

I do want to point out thought, that the question regarding "The 'Green' Soccermom" was not what he asked me. He asked me about the best vehicle for families concerned with MPG but who hate minivans.....

Gents, We've upgraded the Cheers and Gears Garage system to version 3.01 We're gathering quite the collection of cars. Is yours included? DD

Here is my second nomination: If we're going to lose the rear deck lid entirely as it seems we are destined to.... can we please at least have it in something attractive like a Sedanette?

Ok, I have the uPortal mostly rebuilt. Pages sucks to admin.... that won't be happening for a while I think, but you guys can play with it if you want.

He told me it wouldn't appear online. Any way you can scan it and upload it?

So I have some VERY basic framework for a front page in the Pages system. You can check it out in the Pages tab at the top of your screen. Unreal Portal is working again, but ALL the data I had manually entered is gone. So if I have to rebuilt the front page from scratch, I might as well do it in the software I want us to use going forward. suggestions are welcome.

Just goes to show that you can't really please anyone. Cadillac makes a coupe that is on the radical side and it gets panned for being too radical. MB makes a coupe that is more on the mainstream side and it get panned for being bland.

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Well it's not quite as simple as just turning that app on, there is a design element to be completed as well

Looking at the positive side of things, the new Garage system looks really nice!

Yes yes... I broke the front page. I'm not sure what happened. I was upgrading the Garage system to the latest version and for some reason it took out the uPortal app that runs our front page. I've tried re-installing uPortal to no avail. I'm debating whether to put my efforts into fixing the uPortal app or if I should just finally bite the bullet and activate the Pages system that was intended to replace it.

You can use this website. You can make your own album for random stuff in the Members Gallery If you're looking to upload your car, you can add it to the C&G Garage. The section to upload pictures in the garage is on the second tab when you're editing the vehicle.