2009 Saturn Outlook
- Used Saturn Outlook
Saturn Outlook - What the Auto Press Says
The Outlook is a family-friendly vehicle that delivers quick acceleration, competitive safety features, a spacious cabin, and decent fuel economy for its size.
"Now in its third year, the Saturn Outlook continues to be one of the better choices for a large family in need of transportation," says Edmunds. "Thanks to its spacious dimensions and class-leading cargo space, the Outlook can easily serve as a respectable minivan replacement." Highlights include a strong engine that gets good gas mileage, a roomy interior, and handling that belies the Outlook's seven-passenger seating capacity. It's no wonder that the 2007 Outlook was named Motor Week's "Best Crossover Utility." For 2009, the Outlook gets a bump in power and more available features. Based on the same platform as the GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave and all-new Chevy Traverse, the Outlook is one of the more affordable of the four.
Amidst financial troubles, parent brand General Motors planned to sell Saturn to the Penske Automotive Group in 2009. However, General Motors later announced its intention to shut down the Saturn Corporation after the plan fell through. The Saturn brand will be phased out by 2010, so those interested in an Outlook should act sooner rather than later.
The 2009 Outlook is available in two trims -- the base XE and the XR -- in either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
- "This impressive SUV is a must see for its near large-class cargo and passenger accommodations, refined, responsive drivetrain, and car-like driving experience. Aggressive pricing and Saturn's strong reputation for customer service further enhance Outlook's appeal." -- Consumer Guide
- "It rides like a well-crafted station wagon -- exceedingly smooth and comfortable, even over difficult roads." -- Washington Post
- "The combination of space, handling, comfort and utility is hard, maybe impossible, to find in any other SUV." -- USA Today
- "For most families, the Outlook offers all the relevant capability of GM's three-row, truck-based SUVs, but with better ride and handling, easier entry and exit and better fuel economy. The Outlook and its GM brethren appear poised for unprecedented success in a category pioneered by the now-defunct Chrysler Pacifica and still competitive Ford Taurus X, not to mention the all-new Ford Edge." -- Kelley Blue Book
Outlook Performance - 8.4 (Very Good)
The 2009 Saturn Outlook's performance is among the best in the class, thanks to quick acceleration, a solid braking system and car-like handling. "While the 2009 Saturn Outlook doesn't have the sporty character of, say, the Mazda CX-9, it's easy and pleasant to drive, especially considering the vehicle's size and hefty 4,700-pound curb weight," says Edmunds. Still, complaints about the Outlook's automatic transmission detract from overall performance. Read More
Outlook Exterior - 7.8 (Good)
Reviewers have little to say about the Outlook's styling, which isn't very distinctive. The Detroit News says,"While its shape is SUV boxy, it defies the stereotype because of its low-riding body. It looks more like a sports ute than a wagon on steroids -- the other common version of large crossovers." Read More
Outlook Interior - 8.5 (Very Good)
The Saturn Outlook's family-friendly eight-passenger cabin is its strong suit. Pluses are its comfortable three-row seating arrangement, overall fit and finish, and generous cargo space. "Add in easy-to-decipher controls, soft leather seats, effective sounding deadening, a top quality auto system, and seating for six real people, plus one small one, and you have a crossover vehicle that demands attention," says MarketWatch. Read More
Outlook Safety - 9.9 (Excellent)
The 2009 Outlook offers a very competitive list of standard accident avoidance and crash protection features. In addition, it does very well in government crash tests and is even recognized as an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety "Top Safety Pick." Read More
Outlook Reliability - 7.0 (Good)
The 2009 Saturn Outlook reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). Every Saturn is covered by a three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. Read More
