2008 Saturn Outlook Review
Comfortable crossover SUV seats eight.
2008 Outlook Review Summary & Specifications
The Saturn Outlook is an attractive and practical vehicles that seats eight people more comfortably than most. Its legroom and Smart Slide feature makes entry to the third row a snap. It gets much better fuel economy than a comparable truck-based SUV yet its V6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission deliver responsive acceleration performance.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses filed this report from Southern California.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Sam Moses |
| Model Lineup | Saturn Outlook XE ($29,360); Outlook XR ($31,770) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.6-liter dohc V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 270-hp 3.6-liter V6; 275-hp 3.6-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage frontal airbags, side-impact airbags in front, full-length airbag curtains, tire pressure monitor; ABS with EBD, StabiliTrak electronic stability control |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | all-wheel drive; rearview camera |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Lansing, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-522-5000 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.saturn.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 29360 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Saturn Outlook XR AWD ($31,770) |
| Standard Equipment | cloth upholstery, air conditioning, cruise control, power locks, power windows, keyless entry, OnStar, driver information center, AM/FM/CD/MP3 with six speakers, fog lights, 18-inch painted alloy wheels |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | all-wheel drive ($2000) |
| Destination Charge | 735 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 34505 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 275 @ 6600 |
| Torque | 251 @ 3250 |
| Fuel Economy | 16/22 |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 201.1/78.9/72.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | |
| Seating Capacity | 8 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.4/58.0/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.3/57.9/36.9 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.4/48.3/33.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 116.9 |
| Payload | 4500 |
| Towing Capacity | |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 4955 |
| Stock Tires | 255/65R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.0 |