Family conference: Well, what can we say. The SRX rides like a freeway friendly Cadillac and the Cayenne rides like a sporty Porsche. Just what you would expect. What is not expected from these different parents is how closely their offspring perform in real life driving situations.
Both vehicles have shortcomings not the least of which is the gas mileage. We recommend a long test drive in conditions similar to those you normally find yourself. Just a trip down the highway is not going to show you nearly what these two are capable of performing. And, if you tow, note that the Cayenne is rated at 7,700 pounds and the Cadillac 1000. If you want a real bargain try the new six-cylinder Porsche Cayenne. It is priced less than a Boxter and still has all the goodies offered on the Cayenne S. The engine produces 247 horsepower and 228 pound-feet of torque and this base Cayenne is very well loaded. Cadillac also offers a six-cylinder SRX that is less expensive and again, performs as well as the new Cayenne six.
