For this year, Saturn offers the Outlook XR FWD, which is significantly larger than the Vue, and comes in a three-row configuration.
The hip, good style and performance are all there.
Exterior:
• angular lines
• bold chrome crossbar in the grille
• bright, multiple-element headlights
• definite two-box shaped passenger cabin
• larger fender flares and sculpting
• lower doors
• wheels and tires filling up the wheel arches
• hidden D-pillars
Comfort:
• "wood grain" trim
• standard synthetic velour upholstery (leather is available)
• moderately firm seat padding
• dark-over-light motif
• backlit instruments and controls
• easy-to-use audio and trip computer systems
• tilt-and telescope-adjustable leather-wrapped steering wheel
• power-adjustable driver's seat
• manual adjustment for the front passenger
• fore-and-aft adjustability of the standard 60/40 split second-row bench - or the optional captain's chairs
• "Smart Slide" feature for both XE and XR models
• flat floor
• cupholders
• storage spaces
• climate controls and vents
• "Convenience Package", which includes a power rear liftgate, 115 VAC power outlet at the rear of the console, heated wiper fluid, and ultrasonic parking assist
Safety:
• four-wheel vented antilock disc brakes
• traction control
• StabiliTrak electronic stability control system
• unibody structure for occupant protection
• wide track and low center of gravity
• safety-cage construction and dual-stage front
• front seat-mounted side
• full-length side curtain airbags
• rollover protection system to deploy airbags for longer than normal if the vehicle rolls
Ride and Handling:
• smaller feel on the road
• well-tuned fully-independent front strut, rear multilink suspension for pure car ride quality with no truck feel at any time
• well-controlled body motion at all speeds
• good road manners with its near-5000 pound weight
• 4700-pound curb weight in front-wheel drive trim
Performance:
• 3.6-liter aluminum alloy twincam V6, with continuously-variable cam phasing on both intake and exhaust cams
• 275 horsepower (at 6600 rpm) and 251 lb-ft of torque (at 3200 rpm) matched to a six-speed automatic transmission
• 0-60 time in the 8.0-second bracket
• 18 mpg city, 26 highway EPA fuel economy ratings
With a base price of $ 29,555 coming with those mentioned features, the 2007 Saturn Outlook XR FWD is a sure deal to car enthusiasts.