Saturn Outlook
full-size crossover SUV
The Saturn Outlook is a full-size crossover SUV that debuted at the New York International Auto Show, and was based on the GM Lambda platform, which it shared with the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia. The Outlook went on sale in 2006 as a 2007 model. The Outlook featured the lowest sticker price among GM's Lambda crossover SUVs, slotting below the GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave. The Chevrolet Traverse would ultimately take the place of the Outlook as the family-oriented model following the introduction of the Traverse for the 2009 model year, and the demise of the Outlook, along with the entire Saturn brand in 2010, with the 2010 model year having several hundred models built to use up extra parts.
Driveline
The Outlook was powered by the 3.6 L V6 DOHC 24-valve HFV6 engine with Variable Valve Timing, available with either single or dual exhaust.
Both versions use the Hydra-Matic 6T75 six-speed automatic transmission, and available with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
Yearly American sales
Trim levels
The Outlook came in two different trim levels, the base model XE, and the top-of-the-line trim XR. The XE came with a single exhaust, which makes 270 hp at 6600 rpm and 248 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm, while the XR came with a dual exhaust, which makes 275 hp at 6600 rpm and 251 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm, these models would both receive a minor power boost with the 2009 model year that came with the LLT engine. Both models came standard with front-wheel-drive, while the all-wheel-drive models were sold as an optional extra.
Seating configuration
The Outlook can seat eight in a three-row setting. The front row consists of two bucket seats, and the second row is available as either a 60/40 split-folding three-passenger bench seat or two individual "captain chairs." The third row is a 60/40 split-folding three-passenger bench seat.
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