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11-09-2015, 10:04 AM | #1 | |
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2017 Cadillac XT5
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11-09-2015, 11:46 AM | #2 |
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Good looking vehicle.
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11-09-2015, 12:55 PM | #3 |
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makes sense that they would replace the SRX with a FWD based platform.
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11-09-2015, 01:10 PM | #4 |
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They are just carrying on with what the SRX was. It just a new platform. SRX was Theta/Epsilon. C1 platform replaces the old Theta and Lambda and offers short and long wheelbase options. It's a FWD based platform with an available active AWD system. SRX used a BorgWarner/Haldex coupling. XT5 uses GKN hardware (like the Buick Envision in China) and adds a disconnecting PTU (like the Rover Evoque). I worked on this one for a couple years before getting moved to our Ford programs. Nice to see it finally getting revealed. We have one in our vehicle garage, but it still has camo on it. This is the first time I've actually seen what they look like without camo. Not too bad.
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11-09-2015, 07:24 PM | #5 |
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ah I forgot it was already FWD. 1st gen wasn't, as you could get it with a NorthStar.
this is what the market is going towards, so it makes sense. More fuel efficiency and more car like. |
11-09-2015, 07:42 PM | #6 |
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One of these with the ATS-V engine would be fun to go to Starbucks and take the kids to (soccer) practice.
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11-09-2015, 10:50 PM | #7 |
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Yup. Government says to get better fuel economy, so everyone is going toward FWD based architecture and adding new tricks to improve fuel economy further.
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11-10-2015, 08:06 AM | #8 |
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11-10-2015, 09:13 AM | #9 |
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Glorified minivan.
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11-10-2015, 09:14 AM | #10 |
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^^
I thought you where MIA.. Glad to your still around torque.. |
11-10-2015, 12:59 PM | #11 |
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