2010 Cadillac BRX Crossover Spy Shots

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/GeneralFuture/articleId=126454

After mediocre success with its midsize SRX crossover, Cadillac is refocusing its efforts on the growing compact SUV segment. The 2010 Cadillac BRX, or CTX as it may be called, is a smaller two-row SUV built on a modified version of GM's midsize sedan platform.

Caught testing in suburban Detroit, the Cadillac BRX looks as though it will borrow most of its design cues from the Provoq concept shown at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show. The chevron-shaped grille remains largely intact and the overall shape of the greenhouse hasn't changed. With so much camouflage over the rear end it's impossible to tell if the production version of the Cadillac BRX will get the retro tail fin lights in back like the concept; but chances are good.

One element of the concept that's guaranteed not to show up is the Provoq's hydrogen fuel-cell drivetrain. In its place will be a couple of gas-burning V6s and traditional automatic transmissions. They'll send power to the front wheels most of the time, with some power sent to the rear wheels on all-wheel-drive models.

Entry-level models will most likely come with the 2.8-liter V6 currently used as the base power plant in the European CTS sedan. With only 210 horsepower, the 2.8-liter V6 looks more like a nod to fuel economy above all else. For those who can afford the extra gas, a 3.6-liter V6 will be offered as well. It should deliver closer to 300 hp and use a six-speed automatic transmission.

By the time the 2010 Cadillac BRX goes on sale next year, it will have a formidable list of competitors. Similar compact luxury SUVs like the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class will all be competing for the same buyers. Cadillac needs to deliver more than just a more fuel-efficient SUV; it needs to have standout styling as well. Look for the introduction of the final production BRX at next year's Detroit auto show.

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[XxESKIMOxX]

if you are going to buy a luxury car. money should not matter to you anyways. unless your a poor guy pretending to be rich to impress others.

[twinz2008]

lol whats with the bicycle wheel attached to the back

[TheHm3]

We call it a SRX now-a-days.....

[itisian]

just kinda realized this..

since Cadillac has a whole lineup.. i wonder if maybe..

a CTS SUV?

you never know ;)

[itisian]

looks VERY similar to the SRX?

[humanparody12]

Oh? So Cadillac is getting its own version of the Equinox? I've got to admit, I've been waiting a long time for this one.

If it's not based on the Equinox or the Terrain or the frikkin' Vue, then I'll be damned.

[humanparody12]

It's basically to record mileage data, sort of like the distance counter police use to measure the length of tire marks in the event of a collision and such.

[Mr89Nef]

Isn't that the new SRX? they look almost the same.

if they're making more models at least make them look unique!

[YYZ5000]

Not Gangsta enough for you. Ya gotta pimp dat out yo yo my brotha. Its da fashizzle.

[TriDeltaCutie]

my future car!!

[willsmit119]

ps why did BRX have a bike wheel on it when it was on the road?

[willsmit119]

to be honest this might be a success in the states but i dont think it will be in europe as we follow audi, bmw, mercedes.