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13 Only 12k Miles Cadillac Certified 1 Owner Florida Luxury Premium 2014 2012 on 2040-cars

US $37,995.00
Year:2013 Mileage:12621 Color: Color
Location:

Pompano Beach, Florida, United States

Pompano Beach, Florida, United States
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PRESENTING A BEAUTIFUL 1 OWNER FLORIDA DRIVEN 2013 CADILLAC SRX LUXURY COLLECTION CADILLAC CERTIFIED 6 YEAR / 70,000 MILE FACTORY WARRANTY - VERY WELL MAINTAINED LOADED WITH PLENTY OF LUXURY FEATURES
2013 Cadillac SRX Luxury Collection - 1 Owner - Florida Driven SUV 4-Door SUV
Exterior Color:     Glacier Blue Metallic Interior Color:     Ebony w/Ebony Accents Stock Number:P14290
Mileage:Only 12,621! Engine:V6 3.6L DOHC Fuel:Flex-fuel
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:Limited Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:3GYFNCE31DS572056 CARFAX:CARFAX Buyback Guarantee
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Vehicle Description
PRESENTING A BEAUTIFUL 1 OWNER FLORIDA DRIVEN 2013 CADILLAC SRX LUXURY COLLECTION
CADILLAC CERTIFIED 6 YEAR / 70,000 MILE FACTORY WARRANTY - VERY WELL MAINTAINED
LOADED WITH PLENTY OF LUXURY FEATURES - VERY CLEAN


This is a Florida purchased Florida driven vehicle and has never been exposed to the harsh roads, winters, snow, mountains or any of the overall rough driving conditions of up north. It's CarFax certified and in excellent condition.

 

What's New for 2013

The 2013 Cadillac SRX receives a new electronics interface. Called CUE, this touchscreen system operates via voice command or smartphone-like hand gestures. The 2013 SRX also has new safety features, an active noise-cancellation system to reduce wind and road noise, and subtly restyled front and rear fascias.

Introduction

You'll probably be surprised to learn that the best-selling model line under the Cadillac umbrella is the Cadillac SRX crossover. GM's luxury-vehicle division has worked diligently at making the former SRX utility into a serious player since its redesign a couple years ago, and the 2013 Cadillac SRX is unquestionably the best version yet.

For 2013 the Cadillac SRX receives a revised interior centered around the introduction of the brand's "Cadillac User Experience" (CUE) infotainment interface. The heart of the CUE system is an interactive screen with gesture controls similar to those that made Apple products so ubiquitous. If you're a fan of simpler controls and a minimalist aesthetic, it's all for the better. 

These upgrades for 2013 certainly make the SRX even more appealing. 

Still, Cadillac's focus on upgrading the 2013 SRX's interior and slightly freshening its sheet metal has largely put the SRX on equal footing with other top compact luxury crossovers.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options

The base model comes equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, roof rails, keyless entry, remote engine start, dual-zone automatic climate control, premium vinyl upholstery, an eight-way power driver seat, a reclining and 60/40 split-folding rear seat, cruise control and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel. The CUE infotainment-control system with an 8-inch display is also standard, as are OnStar, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity and an eight-speaker sound system with a CD player, satellite and HD radio, two USB ports and an auxiliary audio jack.

Move up to the SRX Luxury and you get front and rear parking sensors, blind-spot and cross-traffic alert, a rearview camera, rain-sensing wipers, a panoramic sunroof, keyless ignition/entry and a power liftgate with adjustable opening height. Inside the cabin there's leather upholstery, adjustable thigh support for the driver seat, an eight-way power passenger seat, heated front seats and steering wheel, driver memory functions, power-adjustable pedals, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, interior accent lighting and a cargo management system. A voice-activated navigation system and a 10-speaker Bose surround-sound audio system are optional.

Powertrains and Performance

The engine choice for the 2013 Cadillac SRX is simple, since every model features a 3.6-liter V6 that generates 308 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic is the only transmission offered. When Edmunds tested a front-drive SRX Performance, it ran from zero to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds.

Safety

The 2013 Cadillac SRX comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front side airbags and side curtain airbags. The OnStar system includes automatic crash notification, on-demand roadside assistance, remote door unlocking, stolen vehicle assistance and turn-by-turn navigation. Standard on most SRXs are blind-spot monitoring and cross-traffic alert systems.

In Edmunds brake testing, a front-drive SRX Performance came to a stop from 60 mph in 120 feet, a good number in this class. In crash testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the SRX received the top rating of "Good" in the frontal-offset, side-impact and roof strength tests.

Interior Design and Special Features

Fitting Cadillac's CUE infotainment-control system redefined the 2013 SRX interior to become one of the most interesting and enabling in any luxury crossover. Gone is the touchscreen that rose from the dash and always looked like something of an afterthought. Gone is the sea of buttons -- not all logically arranged -- spread out over the SRX's center stack. In their place is a crisp and clear LCD screen that offers mostly intuitive control over the audio, phone (and other electronic devices) and climate control functions.

Amazingly, there now are just four buttons: power, volume up/volume down and "home." Most of the functions can be voice-commanded, but the CUE screen responds to familiar touch commands such as swipes and pinches -- and includes tactile feedback to let you know when a command has been accepted. The effect of removing the center stack's button clutter is further enhanced by the ability to reconfigure the information in the instrument cluster to a variety of driver preferences. No longer are you locked into looking at the same speedometer, tachometer and ancillary gauges.

The visual impact from the CUE cleanup and the new instrument-cluster capabilities helps to impart a serious high-tech overtone for what already was one of the better luxury crossover interiors. Some new interior color combinations lend an airy vibe and the high-quality look and feel of the SRX's interior trim is highlighted by generally good fit and finish. We wish some of the wood accents didn't look quite so polished, but the overall impression is an excellent blend of technology-meets-luxury.

There's ample (if not overly generous) room for four adults. Cargo room is about average for the class: 30 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 61 cubic feet with both sections of the 60/40-split rear seatbacks folded down.

Driving Impressions

The driving dynamics of the 2013 Cadillac SRX are as all-around responsive as most would want, with the 3.6-liter V6 handling the job of moving the SRX with assurance in ALL situations. The six-speed automatic transmission is a good companion, though, and fairly unobtrusively keeps the V6 ready for response, although downshifts sometimes can be slower than you'd like.

You're likely to be surprised by the crispness of the 2013 SRX's handling and cornering demeanor. Many luxury crossovers tend to be oriented toward the soft side, sacrificing some nimbleness for a more comfortable ride, but the SRX doesn't really require such trade-offs. The standard suspension tuning allows for responsive cornering, while those seeking serious back-road ability will find the quicker steering and adaptive dampers that come with the all-wheel-drive model's sport suspension an almost perfect blend of sport-oriented cornering capability and acceptable ride comfort.

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Coral Preowned   — Main Phone: (888) 603-7113 Email: sales@coralpreowned.com
Vehicle Features & Options
Standard Features
Appearance /
  Exterior:
  • Chrome Door Handle Color
  • Chrome Exhaust Tip Color
  • Dual Exhaust Tips Exhaust
  • Body-Color Front Bumper Color
  • Chrome Surround Grille Color
  • Body-Color Mirror Color
  • Body-Color Rear Bumper Color
  • Chrome Window Trim
Appearance /
  Interior:
  • 16.5 Steering Ratio
  • 2.84 Turns Lock-To-Lock
  • Woodgrain Accents
Comfort:
  • Height Adjustable Adjustable Rear Headrests
  • Air Filtration
  • Wood Center Console Trim
  • Illuminated Scuff Plate Door Sill Trim
  • Wood Door Trim
  • Carpet Floor Mats
  • Front and Rear Floor Mats
  • Dual Front Air Conditioning Zones
  • Automatic Climate Control Front Air Conditioning
  • Height Adjustable Front Headrests
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • 2 Number of Front Headrests
  • 3 Number of Rear Headrests
  • Reading Lights
  • Wood Shift Knob Trim
  • Leather and Wood Steering Wheel Trim
Convenience:
  • Power Adjustable Pedals
  • Front Assist Handle
  • Retractable Cargo Cover
  • Front Console With Armrest and Storage
  • Cruise Control
  • Front and Rear Cupholders
  • Includes Adjustable Pedals
  • Includes Driver Seat
  • Includes Exterior Mirrors
  • Includes Liftgate
  • Push-Button Start Keyless Ignition
  • Proximity Entry System Multi-Function Remote
  • 2 Number of Drivers
  • Overhead Console
  • Electric Power Steering
  • Rear View Camera
  • In Mirror Rear View Monitor
  • Remote Trunk Release
  • Retained Accessory Power
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio and Cruise Controls Controls
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Multi-Function Screen Controls Controls
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifter Controls
  • Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
  • Cargo Area Under Floor
  • Door Pockets - Front and Rear
  • Front Seatback
  • Universal Remote Transmitter
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • 3.39 Axle Ratio
  • Brake Drying
  • Braking Assist
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Electronic Parking Brake
  • Coil Springs Front Spring
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • Macpherson Struts Front Suspension
  • 13.6 Front Brake Diameter
  • 1.2 Front Brake Width
  • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
  • Upper and Lower Controls Rear Arm
  • Independent Rear Suspension
  • Multi-Link Rear Suspension
  • 12.4 Rear Brake Diameter
  • 0.9 Rear Brake Width
  • Ventilated Disc Rear Brakes
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar
  • Traction Control
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • Diversity Antenna
  • Mast Antenna
  • Voice Recognition Audio System
  • Bluetooth Auxiliary Audio Input
  • MP3 Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Usb Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Ipod Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Jack Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Memory Card Slot Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Clock
  • Compass
  • Digital Odometer
  • Driver Information System
  • External Temperature Display
  • MPG and Range Fuel Economy Display
  • Hands-Free Communication System
  • Single Disc In-Dash CD
  • Pandora Internet Radio
  • CD MP3 Playback MP3 Player
  • 1 Year of Directions and Connections Plan Onstar
  • Bluetooth Phone Wireless Data Link
  • Bose Premium Brand Speakers
  • Bose Premium Brand
  • Radio Data System
  • AM/FM Radio
  • Hd Radio Radio
  • Touch Screen Display Radio
  • Siriusxm Satellite Radio
  • Cue Satellite Communications
  • Onstar W/Turn-By-Turn Navigation Satellite Communications
  • Speed Sensitive Volume Control
  • Tachometer
  • 8 Total Number of Speakers
  • Trip Computer
  • Trip Odometer
  • Lamp Failure, Low Fuel, Engine Oil, Coolant Warnings and Reminders
Exterior:
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Door Courtesy Lights
  • Puddle Lamps Exterior Entry Lights
  • Halogen Headlights
  • Wiper Activated Headlights
  • Fixed Liftgate Window
  • Power Liftgate Rear Door
Rims / Tires:
  • Inflator Kit Kit
  • Aluminum Rim
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • All Season Tires
  • 7 Wheel Spokes
Roof / Glass:
  • Intermittent Front Wipers
  • Rain Sensing Front Wipers
  • Humidity/Dewpoint Sensors
  • Laminated Glass
  • Lockout Button
  • 4 One-Touch Windows
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defogger
  • With Washer Rear Wiper
  • Silver Roof Rails
  • Side Window Defogger
  • Front Solar-Tinted Glass
  • Dual-Panel Sunroof
  • One-Touch Sunroof
  • Power Glass Sunroof
  • Sliding Sunshade Sunroof
  • Tilt/Slide Sunroof
Safety:
  • Remote 2-Stage Unlocking
  • Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft System
  • Sensor/Alert Blind Spot Safety
  • Side Impact Door Beams Body Side Reinforcements
  • Child Safety Locks
  • Latch System Child Seat Anchors
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • Driver Side Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors
  • Heated Exterior Mirrors
  • Power Exterior Mirrors
  • Power Folding Exterior Mirrors
  • Dual Front Airbags
  • Auto-Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror
  • Front and Rear Parking Sensors
  • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
  • Remote Power Door Locks
  • Front Side Airbags
  • Front and Rear Side Curtain Airbags
  • Side-Curtain Airbag Rollover Sensor
  • Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Seating:
  • Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
  • Folding With Pass-Thru Center Armrest
  • With Cupholders Center Armrest
  • Split Folding Folding
  • Bucket Front Seats
  • 3-Point Front Seatbelts
  • Heated
  • Height Adjustable
  • 8 Power Adjustments
  • Rear Heat Vents
  • Reclining
  • Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
  • Driver and Passenger Seatbelt Warning Sensor
  • 3-Point Second Row Seatbelts
  • 60-40 Split Bench Seating
  • Leather Upholstery
Dealership Information
Coral Preowned
Main Phone:(888) 603-7113
Email:sales@coralpreowned.com
Business Hours:
Monday:9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Tuesday:9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday:9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Thursday:9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Friday:9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Saturday:9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Sunday:11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Location:
5101 N Federal Highway
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
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