Cadillac is supposedly considering a small SUV primarily for the European market. The small crossover will be based on GM’s Theta platform, which underpins the new Saturn Vue and Opel/Vauxhall Antara. In addition, the larger SRX crossover’s replacement is said to be due in 2011. It’s likely that the SRX replacement will feature General Motors’ new 3.6 liter V6 and, for Europe, its new diesel.
The small SUV, possibly called BRX, will be tuned for the European market, much like the Saab 9-3 -based Cadillac BLS, which was initially intended for Europe only. GM has announced that the next generation BLS will be sold world-wide. The current BLS is a fair amount smaller than the CTS. Whether the BRX will be sold world-wide is as of yet unknown, but it’s possible that it will get a version of GM’s new direct-injection 3.6 liter V6. An engine that large in a vehicle that small clearly hints at U.S. sales, where vehicles are not taxed based on engine size.
The upcoming SRX will definitely showcase the 3.6 liter V6. But according to Motor Trend, the SRX replacement will get a diesel engine that would pass strict U.S. emissions laws. GM is also likely to introduce a hybrid version of the SRX.
