Overview & Reviews

The 2009 Saturn Outlook gets a bump in power and torque thanks to direct-injection technology for the 3.6-liter V6. Bluetooth is now optional on the base XE trim levels and standard on the upgraded XR trims. There are also two new optional Bose audio systems, real-time traffic capability for the navigation system and optional 20-inch wheels for the XR trim level.

• Plenty of room for people or cargo, smooth ride, easy access to all seats, drives smaller than it really is, above-average towing capacity.

User Reviews:

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  Luxury of a Minivan without the stigma! - 2009 Saturn Outlook
  By Lexi - April 2 - 5:16 pm

  We bought this car after doing a lot of research over the past year. We needed a car with 7 passenger seating, and we didnt want a minivan. Yes, the gas mileage needs to be improved, but isnt much less than a minivan. For the money, this car has it all. We got a back-up camera, cargo rails, a sunroof, and 7 passenger seating...a must when 2 car seats are installed to insure access to the back row. Speaking of the back row, there is enough room for a carseat (latch in the middle seat) and a normal sized adult on both sides, with out feeling too squished. Overall, I would recommend this vehicle to anyone who needs more than 5 passenger seating and is hesitant to but a minivan.

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  Mostly great - 2009 Saturn Outlook
  By OK_NEWXR - December 29 - 5:53 am

  2009 is NOT sluggish off the line. Power delivery is satisfying and transmission is now calibrated to downshift at slightest provocation (actually somewhat annoying). What we bought for wife and child: FWD XR: convenience and enhanced convenience, sunroofs, headrest DVDs, towing, 20" wheels, 7 passenger, bose audio. At 2k miles, we are happy with overall design and travel comfort, 20 inch wheels dont hurt ride, but make mountain roads tolerable, rearview camera makes up for most of the poor visibility out the back (but visibility is terrible without when backing up so get a camera). Best highway mileage so far is just over 20 at 75mpg, but were hoping it improves with further break-in

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  2009 packs an aggressive throttle - 2009 Saturn Outlook
  By NEWOKXR - December 2 - 9:56 pm

  I have read all the complaints on the 2008 models with complaints about off the line performance and reluctance to downshift. In addition to the added horsepower of the 2009s, Saturn went the absolute opposite direction for throttle and transmission calibration. It is a bit of a challenge not to chirp the tires off the line even with moderate throttle (FWD hurts here of course), and it downshifts at least one gear with the slightest provocation (really annoying on the interstate). I would rather have it set up for better economy with an available sport mode. Otherwise, we like the car at 2k miles. Best mileage tank so far is 21mpg at about 75mph, hope it improves with break-in.

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  2009 Saturn Outlook XR fwd - 2009 Saturn Outlook
  By Robert whiting - October 29 - 4:53 pm

  This vehicle is extremely stable. I have avoided three potential accidents by being able to swerve hard to avoid hitting idiot drivers not watching while changing lanes. The computer control stability system really works well. It has all the power needed plus some. (290hp) I got 23.5 mpg on a trip to Texas. 16 to 17 in town with a very light foot. Love the design in and out!! No rattles or squeaks. Door closes like a vault door. Quiet on the road with little wind noise. Love the sliding center armrest! Tons of cargo space with the seats down.