The 2010 Saturn Outlook comes with minor upgrade, but now introduces a new Outlook XV trim. The crossover family SUV Saturn Outlook still offers it’s advantages as a real towing capacity car and generous cargo space. The Saturn Outlook is an eight-seater crossover that rides on the same platform as the Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia. Offers combines many of the capabilities of an SUV with carlike driving characteristics better suited to road use, the Outlook engine also features variable valve timing, designed for high fuel economy, low emissions and smooth operation.
Outlook rides on a long, 118.9-inch wheelbase and wide, 67.28-inch tracks — a combination that enables stable handling and a smooth ride. Sharp handling is supported by independent front and rear suspension. The front suspension features a MacPherson strut design, with a direct-acting stabilizer bar. Isolated mounting points help reduce noise and vibration. The rear suspension uses a compact, state-of-the-art linked “H” design, which also has an isolated mounting system that reduces noise and vibration transmitted to the passenger compartment. The body structure is reinforced in numerous areas with high-strength steel, including a stiff steel cross-car beam welded across the floor between the B-pillars. It also uses dual-phase steel is select areas, such as the lower engine compartment rails.
The Outlook’s interior emphasizes practicality and roominess over sportiness. Standard features include front bucket seats, front and rear air conditioning, cruise control, power windows and door locks, OnStar, and an AM/FM audio system with an MP3 input jack and XM satellite radio. The XR trims add such features as leather upholstery, heated front seats, driver lumbar support, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, a trip computer, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, and dual-zone air conditioning. Remote keyless entry and a rear spoiler also come standard on all trims, while the XR trims receive foglights and heated exterior mirrors.
The powerplant in the Outlook is 3.6-liter, double-overhead-cam V6 engine with direct fuel injection powers all Outlook trims. In the XV, XE, and XE Preferred trims, the V6 produces 281 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque. For the XR and XR Premium trims, those numbers rise to 288 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque, thanks to dual exhaust pipes, which boost performance slightly. In all trims, the V6 links to a six-speed automatic transmission with a manual shift mode. Fuel economy numbers for the Outlook check in at 17/22 mpg for the front-wheel-drive trims and 16/21 for the all-wheel-drive trims. High pressure fuel injectors and a new engine mount system reduce engine noise for a quieter ride.
Source: GeneralMotors
