Overview & Reviews

Following its debut last year, the 2008 Saturn Outlook simply gains satellite radio as standard equipment. New options include a 115-volt power outlet, a second-row floor console for seven-passenger models and a rearview back-up camera.

• Smooth ride, easy access to all seats, plenty of room for people or cargo, above-average towing capacity.

User Reviews:

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  Best car we have owned...highly recommend! - 2008 Saturn Outlook
  By mrbellyputter - September 11 - 2:41 pm

  1st of all...we highly recommend buying your next car at CARMAX [violative content deleted] What a great, fun car buying experience! As for the car, easily the best car we have owned! We have/had Honda Civic, Nissan 300 Z twin turbo, Jeep Grand Cherokee, GMC Sierra Truck. This car drives like a dream! Safe, quiet, responsive, functional controls, kid friendly, seats reconfigure effortlessly...what more can I say?...we got it at a great price at CARMAX too! If you are looking for a SUV/mini van capacity, with performance like a sports sedan...then look no further...this is it! Satur Outlook will be less expensive than GMC Acadia (even though they are both the same car)!

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  Why Buy the Other Nameplates? - 2008 Saturn Outlook
  By warrenj - September 6 - 3:40 pm

  We looked high and low to replace our Honda Pilot this time last year. I saw the Outlook in a magazine and went to see it for myself. My wife wanted another Pilot. I wanted a larger Tahoe/SUV. (Glad we didnt go there now!) After the first year we can honestly say, it is the best automobile we have ever owned! But why would you want to pay more for the GMC/Buick sibling when they are made side by side in the same plant but are thousands more because of the name plate? I have suggested this SUV to many friends and all have six have purchased and all have great things to say.

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  First time Saturn Buyer - 2008 Saturn Outlook
  By T& J - August 19 - 11:56 am

  Purchased our new Saturn three weeks ago. We fell in love with the styling, and roomy interior. We have decided to use the exchange option that Saturn offers. With less than 1300 miles the car has developed camshaft problems, and a noise from the rear end every time we turn a corner. This 275 hp engine is not very strong when driving up hills. Its been in the shop three times in three weeks. If the exchange vehicle is not any better, we will probably never purchase another Saturn.

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  Snow Eater! - 2008 Saturn Outlook
  By Mike - August 6 - 1:13 am

  We bought our Outlook in August 2008 (traded in a BMW 330CiC). We bought it for its HUGE interior and cargo space as well as its seating for 8. No other vehicle can compare within its class. It drives great, gets decent fuel mileage for its size, and is very comfortable. We had our first "big" snow here in DC a week ago (6-10) inches and my wife was hesitant about driving the Outlook in the snow. We have owned other SUVs in the past and snow was not their strong suit. However, this thing was like a snow plow. No slipping, sliding, or any problems. She loved the fact that she didnt have to "do anything" because it is AWD. Great winter vehicle!!

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  Lots of Room - 2008 Saturn Outlook
  By Mike - May 9 - 10:23 pm

  Shopped really hard for crossovers to replace our aging minivan, but had trouble finding anything with as much room, until my wife fell in love with the Buick Enclave. Fortunately, our checkbook steered us to the Outlook! Much more affordable, even with leather seats and DVD. Enclave had softer ride, but lots of pricy "extras" that we really didnt need anyway. Acadia was in-between priced, but maybe even more truck-like. Our FWD Outlook has good MPG 22HWY and 20 mixed without much break-in yet. Still has good performance and power, quiet ride, transmission shifts well (not too picky here).

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  Fine Ride - 2008 Saturn Outlook
  By Driver8 - April 24 - 2:46 pm

  An excellent vehicle for what it is intended for. Buyers need to know what they are looking for in a vehicle. The Outlook has great comfort, quietness, good ride quality, and luxury (XR). Steering has good feel and weight, but you are not going to carve canyons like a Porsche. This is a great looking and performing FAMILY vehicle with a good dose of luxury and it evidences quality.

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  Worst Car I have ever Owned - 2008 Saturn Outlook
  By antcoop - March 21 - 12:30 am

  In the past 4 months I have replaced two engine mounts, bushing, power steering pump and week later the transmission needs to be rebuilt (it is stuck in low gear and wont go in reverse). I have also had to replace the throttle body. Stay away from this car at all cost! It is a giant money pit!

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  room for improvement - 2008 Saturn Outlook
  By RWood - March 15 - 12:06 am

  vehicle rides good but needs more power.I have brought it to the dealership 3 times with under 7,000 miles for a transmission problem,and they keep telling me all the codes are good.It feels like the trans is slipping and it over revs during shifts on the highway

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  Love it - 2008 Saturn Outlook
  By tjones - January 19 - 4:23 pm

  I have finally found a car that I know I will not want to trade in within a couple of years. This vehicle has everything - comfort, style, safety, space. This is my 4th Saturn that Ive owned and Im convinced it will be my last! Well, at least until the kids are out of the house. Its a great size without feeling like youre driving a Semi down the road.

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  2007 Saturn Outlook fuel economy facts - 2008 Saturn Outlook
  By NOMOGM - November 12 - 3:20 pm

  We were excited going into this vehicle as we were anticipating the added room and fuel economy GM had advertised. We have fallen way below the mileage rating, currently getting in the mid 13s in town and around 18 on the highway. Total mileage to date is about 5,500. Asking the dealer about possible reasons for the bad mileage, we got a couple of responses...first it must be the way we drive, second, the break-in period for this vehicle is 15K miles, both rubbish as far as we are concerned.