I've got an SRX and love it. For your needs I think the Acadia is a better bet size wise.

 

Our SRX is adequate space for one three year old and us, but would be tight for another child plus all our gear. I'd go Acadia or equivalent.

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Personally I would go for the Buick Enclave if you are considering the Acadia. Same Lambda frame , but the Buick Luxury , almost same as the SRX as far as that goes. I have driven both as courtesy cars when my SRX was in for service, Enclave drove much nicer , more refined . Shoe

 

I would look at an Acura MDX.

 

I've been a fan of cadillac ever since oldsmobile was phased out. I looked at both the acadia denali and srx but found the acadia too big for my needs and went with a 2013 srx performance and love it! but keep in mind that i was looking at a 2012 acadia denali as i liked the body style better than the revised 2013 style. if you need the room for your family-go with the acadia and look at the denali option. the acadia is not quite as "nimble" as the srx but it has a ton of real useable room. hope this helps and good luck!!

 

If you need the extra room, I agree with shoeman, look at the Buick Enclave. Virtually, all of the same features as the SRX in a larger package. I looked at it when I bought my SRX, but did not want or need the third row seats.


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We have one of each! The '13 SRX is mine; the '08 Acadia is my wife's. We have a 6 year old son.

Both vehicles have merit. The SRX is all luxury and class. The Acadia is comfort and space.

In your position, I'd go with the Acadia. Kids make messes. My son is 6 now, and I'm still quasi-nervous when he gets into the SRX. (What's he tracking on his shoes, etc?) I'm less concerned in the Acadia - there's more room in the 2nd row, for instance, so his feet aren't on the back of the driver's seat. The cargo room is fantastic also -- even more useful than a Tahoe, since the 3rd row folds flat.

The Acadia is our workhorse. It's been fantastic, and I'd happily buy another one tomorrow. The SRX is great, but having both stablemates gives us everything I could ask for.

 

In your case, I would go with the Acadia.

 

My wife and I had been looking at the Buick Enclave, then settled on the SRX since we had just sent our last child off to college (reverse of your situation). My point is, if you were considering the SRX for luxury the Buick Enclave seemed to have more than the Acadia. Best of luck!

 

Hello dog_zebra,

I hope you and your wife are enjoying your SRX! Gregory and I monitor the Cadillac forums and are here to assist. We can be contacted via private message if any concerns or questions arise that you would like to discuss with us.

Sincerely,

Laura M.
Cadillac Customer Care

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Hello,

My wife and I are looking to get one of these two. We were originally going to get a sedan, but we have a baby on the way and we have a 3 year old (soon to be 4) and figured it's just not practical. I need the following to fit comfortably:

1. Rear facing baby seat
2. Booster seat for 4 year old that likes to swing her feet :nono:
3. Stroller + Groceries
4. Stoller + Luggage

The last one is important. We live 2 hours away from Orlando and we visit 3 or 4 times a year for vacation and to visit her family. Obviously space is not an issue with the Acadia. It's just that we love the styling on the SRX. I have a Cadillac ATS and my wife loves the fit and finish. Does anyone here have a similar size family? If so, is the SRX comfy enough for all the things I listed? Much thanks!

By the way, I get a GM employee discount and the difference in price between these two for a 36 month/10k miles a year lease is about 4 dollars, so price difference is not really an issue here.

Hello ep_83,

There has been great discussion on your thread. I hope you are getting the answers you want. Have you and your wife been able to test drive an SRX yet? I am more than happy to help set up a test drive at your local Cadillac dealership. Please private message me and we can further discuss. Also don't hesitate to reach out to us if any concerns or questions arise! Gregory and I monitor the Cadillac forums and are here to assist.

Sincerely,

Laura M.
Cadillac Customer Care

 

I just sold a a 2004 Acura MDX that I bought new. I replaced it with an Acadia Denali. The MDX is an OK vehicle, but I much prefer the Denali. Yes, it is a little bigger and for me that is good. We just returned from a golfing trip to Jekyll Island with another couple. Three sets of clubs and all luggage for 4 people. The Acadia has same behind 2nd row seat the same space a Tahoe.

 

I believe the Acadia family has more interior volume than Tahoe. Not sure about the new models, though.

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I would go with the Acadia or Buick. I'm in the process of having to trade my 2013 SRX because there isn't enough leg room for my family. I'm 6'1" and my 18 month old cannot sit behind me in a front-facing car seat. A rear-facing seat definitely won't work for behind me. The cargo space is great though, back seat is my problem. Bummer because I love my SRX!