Used 2009 Saturn Outlook XR 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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tkm52, Colorado Springs, CO, 01/20/2011
Saturn Outlook XR 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
42 of 44 people found this review helpful
I've owned the XR for a about 1 year and it has been great. The only drawback is the transmission is a little sluggish when trying to excelerate in automatic mode. The problem is reduced when you use manual mode. If you know you are coming up on a situation like entering a crowded interstate you'll need to manually downshift to 4 or 5 to be able to have sufficient power to merge. The first time I did this I was in automatic mode and scared the hell out of me. The another minor item is when filling the tank. Be aware that a sleeve is in the opening so the nosel is partically sealed triggering shutoff prematurely. I can get another 2-3 gallon in the tank by pulling the nosel back when filling.
The best of GM
AndyS, 09/06/2009
Saturn Outlook XR 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Vehicle: '09 Outlook XR AWD. We traded a '04 Toyota Camry in on this vehicle to accommodate an expanding family. Contrary to the editor's review, the transmission in the 2009 Outlook is not sluggish. Nothing about the engine or transmission is sluggish at all. The ride is smooth and extra quiet with great handling especially when you consider the size of this vehicle. In fact this vehicle seems to outperform the our old Camry in every aspect. The Outlook has all the features and modern conveniences we could possibly want. A side note, the high beams on the headlights are the brightest and most illuminating I have ever used.
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I love this car!
Anonymous, 12/06/2010
Saturn Outlook XR 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
This is by far the most elegant and stable suv I have ever owned. I've had a Chrysler Pacifica, a Jeep Commander and my last was a Ford Edge. They all pale in comparison to the Outlook.
Back to American
Steve, 09/11/2009
Saturn Outlook XR 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
After having a couple Honda Pilots, GMC Yukon along with several other SUV's... My wife absolutely loves this one! I think GM finally is ahead of the competition with all that this vehicle offers. EXCELLENT Mpg, comfy, plenty of room yet not overwhelmingly large like some. Job well done!
Looks can be deceiving
Bethany, Saxton, PA, 01/16/2017
Saturn Outlook XR 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
This car had everything we wanted. As a family of 4 with two dogs, we needed the extra space. The interior offers lots of room with a stylish exterior. It's the sister version of the GMC Acadia, and when we purchased it in 2013 it was thousands less with the same luxuries. First, we paid way too much for it at the dealer (our own fault), and now that we are looking to trade it in we are getting horrible offers because it is a discontinued brand, despite the fact that it's loaded with accessories. I am so glad we purchased the extended warranty when we bought it. For the first three years it was in the shop at least once a year for something, each time costing us $1,000 or more. We just recently had to replace a coil pack to the tune of $800, and now we are still experiencing problems with the engine. A few months ago it started shifting weird, almost feeling like you were driving over rumble strips when the engine was around 2,000 rpms and going about 40 mph. Even though there is nothing coming up as an issue at the dealership, it still doesn't feel right and I don't trust driving it. It feels like the engine could just quit at any moment. The "chrome look" grill has started to bubble and peel away. The seating track for the second row has begun to rust and doesn't slide easily, and the DVD is touch and go. I currently am getting 13.5 mpg city and 17 highway, and even though it's great in the snow it's a gas and oil hog, most likely due to the AWD. As much as we love the safety features and spaciousness of this vehicle, it has been an expensive vehicle to own and maintain, and we would certainly not recommend it.
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