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Wider Range for Saturn
June 7th, 2009 | 
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In the past, the Saturn brand has been viewed as a small-car company. With General Motors having brands such as Chevrolet and GMC producing large vehicles, it is of course practical that a certain brand be used a direct competitor to Asian car manufacturers having a near monopoly on the small car market in the country.
Looking at Saturn's lineup would suggest that it is indeed a small car producer. With the Saturn Sky convertible, the Aura sedan and the Ion compact car, Saturn's lineup seems to be focusing on smaller cars. But General Motors is revitalizing Saturn's lineup by introducing the Saturn Outlook.
The Outlook is the newest addition to Saturn's lineup. The midsize crossover SUV debuted earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show and has already received favorable reviews from auto journalists and critics. It was even ranked on two segments in the latest edition of Consumer Reports auto reviews.
The Outlook gave the Saturn brand a better diversity by offering large vehicles to consumers. Although not a full size SUV, the Outlook looks bulky with its rounded edges. Is exterior styling gave the Outlook a warm and welcoming look which complements Saturn's unparalleled customer service relation.
For its large size, the fact that the Outlook is a crossover is well manifested in the way it handles. Although a large vehicle, the Outlook uses a car platform which gives it car-like handling and sportiness. With an all-wheel drive configuration, the Outlook gives its occupants good ride comfort. It can also handle sharp curves with its suspension setting designed for a car.
Measuring 200.7 inches in length, the Outlook can adequately accommodate up to eight passengers. The Outlook is actually a seven-seater crossover SUV, but an optional seat can make the Outlook accommodate an eighth passenger. Being categorized as a midsize crossover and a large SUV, it is expected that the Outlook can adequately provide good legroom and headspace foe all its occupants.
The Outlook is available in two trim lines, the base XE and the top-of-the-line XR trim. With the Outlook XE, consumers will be treated with a 3.6-liter V6 engine with an output of 270 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque. The top-of-the-line XR comes with a modified 3.6-liter V6 engine with an output of 275 horsepower and 251 pound foot of torque.
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Outlook consumes a gallon of fuel after traveling 25 miles on highway speeds. The Outlook comes with a 22-gallon tank which means that with a full tank, one can cover 550 miles before needing a refuel. On city driving where frequent acceleration and deceleration are needed, the EPA gave the Outlook a 17 mpg rating. One consolation is that the Outlook can run on regular fuel unlike some vehicles which requires much expensive premium fuel.
The Outlook comes with reliable parts such as Saturn exhaust clamps, tailpipe, engine mounting bracket and the likes. It also comes with advanced features. One of these is the remote starting feature which allows the driver of the Outlook to start the vehicle remotely.
In the past, the Saturn brand has been viewed as a small-car company. With General Motors having brands such as Chevrolet and GMC producing large vehicles, it is of course practical that a certain brand be used a direct competitor to Asian car manufacturers having a near monopoly on the small car market in the country.
Looking at Saturn's lineup would suggest that it is indeed a small car producer. With the Saturn Sky convertible, the Aura sedan and the Ion compact car, Saturn's lineup seems to be focusing on smaller cars. But General Motors is revitalizing Saturn's lineup by introducing the Saturn Outlook.
The Outlook is the newest addition to Saturn's lineup. The midsize crossover SUV debuted earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show and has already received favorable reviews from auto journalists and critics. It was even ranked on two segments in the latest edition of Consumer Reports auto reviews.
The Outlook gave the Saturn brand a better diversity by offering large vehicles to consumers. Although not a full size SUV, the Outlook looks bulky with its rounded edges. Is exterior styling gave the Outlook a warm and welcoming look which complements Saturn's unparalleled customer service relation.
For its large size, the fact that the Outlook is a crossover is well manifested in the way it handles. Although a large vehicle, the Outlook uses a car platform which gives it car-like handling and sportiness. With an all-wheel drive configuration, the Outlook gives its occupants good ride comfort. It can also handle sharp curves with its suspension setting designed for a car.
Measuring 200.7 inches in length, the Outlook can adequately accommodate up to eight passengers. The Outlook is actually a seven-seater crossover SUV, but an optional seat can make the Outlook accommodate an eighth passenger. Being categorized as a midsize crossover and a large SUV, it is expected that the Outlook can adequately provide good legroom and headspace foe all its occupants.
The Outlook is available in two trim lines, the base XE and the top-of-the-line XR trim. With the Outlook XE, consumers will be treated with a 3.6-liter V6 engine with an output of 270 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque. The top-of-the-line XR comes with a modified 3.6-liter V6 engine with an output of 275 horsepower and 251 pound foot of torque.
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Outlook consumes a gallon of fuel after traveling 25 miles on highway speeds. The Outlook comes with a 22-gallon tank which means that with a full tank, one can cover 550 miles before needing a refuel. On city driving where frequent acceleration and deceleration are needed, the EPA gave the Outlook a 17 mpg rating. One consolation is that the Outlook can run on regular fuel unlike some vehicles which requires much expensive premium fuel.
The Outlook comes with reliable parts such as Saturn exhaust clamps, tailpipe, engine mounting bracket and the likes. It also comes with advanced features. One of these is the remote starting feature which allows the driver of the Outlook to start the vehicle remotely.
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