The Cadillac SRX midsize crossover SUV got a serious interior makeover and some new technology for 2007. Inside adjustments include new trim, a passenger-side storage compartment, and redesigned control panels. The optional Sport package gives you a handsome body-colored grille, polished 4-inch exhaust tips, 20-inch wheels, and a 6-speed automatic Driver Shift control that allows you to switch to manual. The technological upgrades center around entertainment with an optional Bose 5.1 Digital Surround Sound system and DVD entertainment to satisfy backseat passengers.

Otherwise, the SRX comes in two trims: the V6 and the V8. The 3.6-liter, 255-hp V6 engine gets you 16 mpg in the city and 24 on the highway, while the 4.6-liter, 320-hp V8 gets you 15 mpg in the city and 21 on the highway. The 4-door SRX seats 7 in two rows and an optional seat in the back that you can fold. Cargo space comes out to 32.4 cubic feet in all trims with all seats up and 70 with the back rows folded down.

Drivers say that the 2007 Cadillac SRX combines elegant style with solid performance. The engine runs quietly and owners enjoy the smooth handling. However, reviewers would appreciate higher gas mileage. Overall, while flashier models like the Escalade cast a long shadow, the SRX certainly deserves its own place in the sun.