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Summary
The Saturn Outlook is an attractive and practical vehicle that seats eight people more comfortably than most. Its legroom and Smart Slide feature make 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. Unless you need heavy duty towing capacity, the Outlook makes much more sense than a large, truck-based SUV.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses filed this report from Southern California. Kirk Bell contributed from Chicago.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Saturn Outlook XE ($30,625), XE AWD ($32,625); Outlook XR ($34,450), XR AWD ($36,650) |
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Engines:
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3.6-liter dohc V6 |
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Transmissions:
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6-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual-stage frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, full-length curtain side airbags with rollover deployment, tire-pressure monitor; ABS with EBD, traction control, StabiliTrak electronic stability control with rollover mitigation |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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rear park assist, all-wheel drive, rearview camera |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Lansing, Michigan |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Saturn Outlook XR AWD ($36,450) |
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Standard Equipment:
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leather upholstery, heated front seats, eight-way power driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment, dual-zone automatic climate control, three-passenger 60/40 split second-row bench seat, three-passenger 60/40 split third-row bench seat, cruise control, tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, power heated exterior mirrors with turn signals, power locks, power windows, keyless entry, OnStar, XM Satellite Radio, AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with six speakers, auto-dimming rearview mirror, outside temperature display, compass, universal garage door opener, trip computer, Bluetooth wireless cell phone link, automatic headlights, rear spoiler, roof rails, fog lights, P255/65R18 tires on painted alloy wheels |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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none |
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Destination Charge:
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735 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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37185 |
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Layout:
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all-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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288 @ 6300 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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270 @ 3400 |
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Transmission:
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6-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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16/23 |
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Wheelbase:
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118.9 |
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Length/width/height:
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201.1/78.9/69.9 |
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Track, f/r:
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67.3/67.3 |
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Turning circle:
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40.4 |
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Seating capacity:
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8 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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40.4/58.0/41.3 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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39.3/57.9/36.9 |
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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38.4/48.3/33.2 |
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Cargo volume:
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115.9 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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5200 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent coil-over strut with stabilizer bar |
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Suspension, r:
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independent linked H-arms, coil springs with twin-tube shock absorbers |
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Ground clearance:
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7.4 |
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Curb weight:
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4905 |
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Tires:
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255/65R18 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS and Brake Assist |
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Fuel capacity:
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22.0 |
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