Saturn Outlook to start at $27,990
Saturn has announced that its new 8-passenger crossover called the Outlook will have an MSRP of $27,990 for a two-wheel drive model and $29,990 for an all-wheel drive XE model. Uplevel XR models will start at $30,290 for two-wheel drive and $32,290 for all-wheel drive. All models will get General Motors' 3.6-liter VVT V6 that produces 270 hp and 248 ft-lbs. of torque in the base XE and 275 hp and 251 ft-lbs. of torque in the XR thanks to a dual exhaust system. Both engines are paired up with GM's new six-speed automatic transmission, which from what we've heard is a slick shifter. We also now know you can order up your Outlook with options like ultrasonic rear parking assist, a power lift gate, remote start, heated windshield washer fluid, a DVD entertainment system and DVD navigation.
For those concerned that a 8-passenger crossover might be a fuel hog, you'll be surprised to learn that the EPA estimates for the Outlook aren't that bad. Saturn tells us that two-wheel drive models should get 18 mpg city/26mpg highway and four-wheel drive models 17 mpg city/24 mpg highway. We do expect the Outlook to eventually offer a V8 underhood, at which time those numbers will drop considerably. However, GM has a lot of technology available of which the Outlook could potentially avail itself, including a two-mode hybrid system that will be introduced in the Tahoe soon. Such a system would presumably work in the Outlook and its platform mates, the GMC Arcadia and Buick Enclave, returning better fuel mileage than the Tahoe hybrid thanks to its lower weight. Seems like this type of large vehicle would also be a prime candidate for a light-duty diesel engine.
GM and Saturn are certainly being very aggressive with the Outlook's price, which we expect will be the least expensive of the three Lambda-based models. The Saturn Outlook's $28,000 base price is low enough even that people considering a Ford Edge, which starts at just below $26,000 for a two-wheel drive model, will likely be attracted by the Outlook's extra row of seats.
You can check out GM's full press release on the Outlook's pricing after the jump.
[Source: General Motors]
PRESS RELEASE:
Saturn Announces Prices For All New 2007 Outlook
MSRP for new eight-passenger crossover vehicle starts at $27,990
Detroit -- Engineered to provide the ideal balance of style, size and capability, the 2007 Saturn Outlook crossover also features a long list of standard equipment and extremely attractive price.
Saturn announced today the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the front-wheel drive Outlook XE is $27,990. All-wheel drive XE model starts at $29,990.
Fuel economy numbers for the Outlook were also announced, with front-wheel-drive models rated at 18 mpg city/26 mpg highway by the EPA, and all-wheel-drive models rated at 17 mpg city/24 mpg highway.
"The Outlook crossover combines great design and utility with better fuel economy than any eight-passenger SUV," said Saturn General Manager Jill Lajdziak. "It's part of our continuing strategy of combining great vehicles and outstanding value with Saturn's highly regarded customer care."
Outlook features a body-frame integral design that enables lower step-in heights and generous interior space. Outlook offers three rows of seating, with the third row capable of comfortably seating three adults - and with more usable storage space behind the third-row seat than many of its competitors. Access to the third-row seat is made easier with an articulated, industry-first Smart Slide® second-row seat feature.
StabiliTrak is standard on all Outlook models, as are six air bags: two dual-stage frontal air bags for the driver and front passenger, two seat-mounted side-impact air bags in the first row and two head curtain side-impact air bags that cover all three seating rows. Complementing the air bags is GM's rollover sensing system, which can activate the side-impact air bags if sensors determine a rollover is imminent. In the event of a rollover, the air bags stay inflated longer to provide increased occupant containment. Outlook also comes standard with OnStar.
The Outlook XE's 3.6L V-6 VVT produces 270 horsepower (201 kw) and 248 lb.-ft. of torque (336 Nm). The uplevel Outlook XR model, with dual exhaust, provides an estimated 275 horsepower (205 kW) and 251 lb.-ft. of torque (340 Nm). All Outlook models feature a 6-speed automatic transmission.
The uplevel Outlook XR will carry an MSRP of $30,290 for front-wheel drive and $32,290 for all-wheel drive models.
Rounding out the appeal of the Outlook is a wide range of attractive optional equipment, including ultrasonic rear parking assist, power lift gate, remote vehicle start, heated windshield fluid, DVD entertainment system and DVD navigation system.
The Outlook will be built at GM's Lansing/Delta Township (Mich.) assembly facility.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Avinash Machado 10:36AM (10/26/2006)
Well Saturn seems to be on the rebound. Hopefully Pontiac and Buck will also follow Saturn in that direction.
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Brian Heater 10:43AM (10/26/2006)
How is a 8-passenger vehicle a "crossover"? Or is this just a case of marketing gone crazy?
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Juan 11:01AM (10/26/2006)
It might be a good deal compared to other GM Lambdas, but I'm not paying that much for a Saturn.
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Christopher Groves 12:01PM (10/26/2006)
crossovers are not measured by the amount of passengers they can carry, they are truck bodied cars. In actuality what you have is a SUV that cannot perform as a SUV all show and no go. gravel side streets are the most off roading these things can handle. Examples are Murano, Freestyle (7 passanger),Pacifica (5, 6, or 7 passanger), cx-7, Aztek (LOL), and the list goes on. I say bring back the good ol American station wagon and the el-camino/ranchero!!!
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Mj 11:09AM (10/26/2006)
Crossover means its not built on a truck frame if I understand it correctly nothing to do with how many seats it has. I really like the looks of this thing. I'm guessing this is the XR in the picture?
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tbss_in_the_D 11:09AM (10/26/2006)
#3 go drive an Aura...Then come back and tell me that you will not pay more for a Saturn than lets say a Pontiac...
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Pete 11:11AM (10/26/2006)
This body-on-frame crossover is a welcome addition to Saturn's line-up and will grow the brand as never before. Having owned a 1992 SC which I traded in for a 1995 SC2 (which I sold last year with 186,000 miles on the odometer) and with my wife having owned a 1997 SL2 and currently driving a 2006 Vue Red Line, we've both been interested in the release of the Outlook as we're now talking about kids and a vehicle to support our business - which would require just a bit more space than what we have with the Vue. I'm certainly delighted that Saturn has been able to maintain their excellent sales/service experience and finally has some new product that is competitive with what is currently on the market. I've looked at the new Tahoes and love the design but can't get past the EPA mileage - glad to see that GM is offering a more fuel efficient alternative in this segment. Can't wait to see a "Green Line" version of this Outlook as well.
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D Man 11:19AM (10/26/2006)
That is a BIG crossover, if it seats eight!
I would still rather get a Nissan Murano or for that much passenger carrying, a Nissan Pathfinder.
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Pete 11:19AM (10/26/2006)
Ooops - the Outlook is a unibody. The Tahoe (of which I was thinking initially) is the body on frame design. Both provide great space, but as I need the space and not the towing capacity, the Outlook is a better fit for me.
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Chris 11:27AM (10/26/2006)
...because each child needs their own row of seats...or was that a row for the child and one for the dog? Are there that many people that really need to drive around with seven others?
It'd be nice if they made made a smaller version and called it the Vue (just because I have a low opinion of the current Vue).
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MCS05 11:37AM (10/26/2006)
My wife and I were invited to a couple of very nice parties thrown by Saturn in early September to see the Outlook and the Sky Redline among others. The Outlook is very nice. I am essentially anti-GM but found myself asking when would it be available and what type of features would be standard and what-not. This should be a huge hit for Saturn.
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chivyas 11:43AM (10/26/2006)
looks like GM is finally getting it -- the engine is good in terms of horses and mileage, the transmissions are finally 6 speed and the interiors are great -- they are now able to compete with the imports and the pricing sure helps.
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Michael Karesh 11:48AM (10/26/2006)
It's a crossover because it has SUV styling but a car-like stance and very limited off-road ability.
Saw one of these at a Saturn dealer yesterday. It was a manufacturer vehicle there to be picked up by a magazine writer, and unfortunately locked. Looking in the window, the interior looks nice, about on the same level as the new Tahoe/Yukon. These are large vehicles, a half-size larger than a Ford Freestyle or Chrysler Pacifica. The third row is clearly less roomy than the second row, but might be on par with that in the Freestyle. They have a very strong stance, wheels way out. That said, I see some strong similarities with the Chevy Equinox and TrailBlazer, so many people might not recognize how new the product is.
I'm personally very interested in this vehicle, and will get pricing into my database as soon as I find a complete list, with options.
http://www.truedelta.com/prices.php
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Michael Karesh 11:52AM (10/26/2006)
Okay, here's the complete pricing sheet:
http://www.saturn.com/saturn/vehicles/futurevehicles/data/outlook_pricing.pdf
I'll get these into the database by tomorrow morning to see how the pricing really compares.
Someone earlier mentioned paying more for a Saturn than a Pontiac. Actually, Saturn sticker prices tend to be much lower than those for a Pontiac, but since you pay sticker on a Saturn and Pontiac's tend to have larger rebates they probably end up about the same, or with the Pontiac a bit lower.
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Mike Razpezdaev 11:53AM (10/26/2006)
This is why people refuse to pay premium for GM cars, they are all just copies of one car.
Also Saturn was a young hip guy/gal type of a brant...poor mans Mini or Scion..why would you add an SUV that we all know we can get unted Chevy, Saab, Pontiac, GMC name. It seems to me GM is making this brand worse at we go along.
Look at the new Aura, it is a large family Sedan, it is made to compete with Camry and Accord. Should the brand name that is hip and cool be in that field?
If GM really wants to play this rebadge game why not bring to USA Lotus Elise/Vauxhall and sell it under name Saturn.
Saturn use to be cool, big SUV that you can get under 10 different brand name from GM and from any car maker (everyone makes 8 passeger SUVs now) are not cool.
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Paul 12:32PM (10/26/2006)
another stupid suv for stupid suv drivers from a stupid american auto company. build more stupid suvs so when fuel prices rise stupid gm losses more stupid market share to the obviously smarter japanese companies. i am looking forward to teh day when all cars are made in china and we can have not only quality but low prices.
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Michael Karesh 12:33PM (10/26/2006)
Nothing wrong with a taller station wagon with three forward-facing rows. These are SUVs designed for how 90 percent of ownes use SUVs.
Of currently available vehicles, the Freestyle has the most impressive packaging. Check one out some time--relatively roomy third row that is much easier than most to get into and out of, seats that quickly fold to form a completely flat floor from the tailgate to the IP.
I'm interested in seeing how the packaging of the Lambda compares, but couldn't get inside the one I saw yesterday. From looking in the windows, it appears to have more shoulder room than a Freestyle, but at most equal legroom despite the larger exterior.
One correction to #15: the Pacifica is not available in 7-pass form. Though it ought to be.
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el indiano 12:39PM (10/26/2006)
11. looks like GM is finally getting it -- the engine is good in terms of horses and mileage, the transmissions are finally 6 speed and the interiors are great -- they are now able to compete with the imports and the pricing sure helps.
Ah, nope. sorry to say but the build quality, performance is no where near that of the imports.
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Z 12:49PM (10/26/2006)
Yes, the pricing is fairly aggressive as compared to other Lambda models. And yes, there will be a lot of standard equipment. But start loading on those options and packages and they add up. Quickly. A loaded AWD XR can top out at $42,000, and because it's a Saturn there won't be that many discounts to be had.
A 4WD Honda pilot with navigation is less than $36,000 and that has every available Honda option. Is that not a competitor for the Outlook?
I think it's a bit too expensive. Not because it's a Saturn. I'm not going to be dismissive for no reason. I think it's too expensive because of its cost relative to established competitors already on the market.
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tbss_in_the_D 12:48PM (10/26/2006)
Ah, nope. sorry to say but the build quality, performance is no where near that of the imports.
Posted at 12:39PM on Oct 26th 2006 by el indiano 0 stars
Just becasue your 1976 Ford LTD broke down does not mean that all american products and quality suck for there on out. Like I said earlier go test drive an Aura then test drive your accord and camery. (I did it last week with a good friend in that order) Guess what he has in his drive way this week...A brand new Aura XR. That is a great car. If this CUV is built as well as that car it will be a hot seller.
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