2010 Cadillac SRX revealed

PEBBLE BEACH, California — Preliminary details on the 2010 Cadillac SRX were revealed here today at a press conference leading into this weekend's Concours d'Elegance.

As expected, the next-generation Cadillac SRX will mimic the Provoq concept shown in Detroit earlier this year. Smaller than the current SRX, the next-generation model is designed to seat five and will not offer an optional third row.

According to Cadillac, "the all-new production model is being developed to achieve excellent driving dynamics and wet-weather traction, with an elegantly modern cabin designed to accommodate five passengers and ample cargo."

No details about its engine lineup were announced, but we expect the 2010 Cadillac SRX will offer V6, and possibly even four-cylinder, engines, but no V8s.

Cadillac says the SRX will debut at "major global auto shows later this year" and go on sale in mid-2009.

What this means to you: Even Cadillac is figuring out that big, V8-powered crossovers aren't the answer to waning interest in the Escalade.