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Available Features for the Saturn Outlook

  

Model Year 2008 2008
Model Outlook Outlook
Trim XE XR
Engines  
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
281 hp@6300
266 lb-ft@3400		 3.6L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>281 hp@6300 <br>266 lb-ft@3400 is a standard feature.  
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400		   3.6L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>288 hp@6300 <br>270 lb-ft@3400 is a standard feature.
Transmissions  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature. 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature.
Drivetrains  
FWD FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature.
AWD AWD is an optional feature. AWD is an optional feature.
Tires  
255/65R18 tires 255/65R18 tires is a standard feature. 255/65R18 tires is a standard feature.
255/60HR19 tires   255/60HR19 tires is an optional feature.
Audio Systems  
Unbranded, 6 speakers Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature.
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature. Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature.
Accessories  
AC power outletPowers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.   AC power outlet is an optional feature. AC power outlet is an optional feature.
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.
Cruise control Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power liftgateLiftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob.     Power liftgate is an optional feature.
Liftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob.
Power locks Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature.
Power rear side windows Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Remote startStart the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in.   Remote start is an optional feature. Remote start is an optional feature.
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in.
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.
Universal garage door openerHomelink.     Universal garage door opener is a standard feature.
Homelink.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.   4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.
Rear disc brakes.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.   Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature.
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Obstacle detection, rearBeeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.   Obstacle detection, rear is an optional feature. Obstacle detection, rear is an optional feature.
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.
Rearview cameraRearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.     Rearview camera is an optional feature.
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.
Rollover sensorDeploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.   Rollover sensor is a standard feature. Rollover sensor is a standard feature.
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.
Side curtain airbags, three rowsAirbags contained just above the window level. Cover all three rows.   Side curtain airbags, three rows is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags, three rows is a standard feature.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Cover all three rows.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).   Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature.
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature.
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.   Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management  
Class III trailer hitchHitch rated for up to 5,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower.   Class III trailer hitch is an optional feature. Class III trailer hitch is an optional feature.
Hitch rated for up to 5,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower.
Console with shifter Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature.
Roof railsNo crossbars.   Roof rails is an optional feature. Roof rails is a standard feature.
No crossbars.
Second-row high consoleSecond-row center console that rises to armrest height, and usually includes storage.      Second-row high console is an optional feature.
Second-row center console that rises to armrest height, and usually includes storage.
Storage beneath cargo floorLarge storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.   Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature. Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature.
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.
Trailering equipment (4 wire)Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers.   Trailering equipment (4 wire) is an optional feature. Trailering equipment (4 wire) is an optional feature.
Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers.
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Automatic climate control, frontMaintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.   Automatic climate control, front is an optional feature. Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature.
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Dual-zone climate controlTemperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.   Dual-zone climate control is an optional feature. Dual-zone climate control is a standard feature.
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Interior air filterFilters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.   Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature.
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Rear air vents with manual controlsFan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents.   Rear air vents with manual controls is a standard feature. Rear air vents with manual controls is a standard feature.
Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents.
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.   Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature.
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Rear HVAC unitA second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater.   Rear HVAC unit is a standard feature. Rear HVAC unit is a standard feature.
A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater.
Rear wiper Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature.
Super-heated washer fluidWasher fluid heated to high temperature, enabling it to melt ice off the windshield.   Super-heated washer fluid is an optional feature. Super-heated washer fluid is an optional feature.
Washer fluid heated to high temperature, enabling it to melt ice off the windshield.
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.   Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature.
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Engine / Motor  
Engine-block heaterPlugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold.   Engine-block heater is an optional feature. Engine-block heater is an optional feature.
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold.
Exterior  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors.   Bodyside cladding (gray/black) is a standard feature. Bodyside cladding (gray/black) is a standard feature.
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors.
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.     Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is an optional feature.
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Deep-tinted rear windows Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature. Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature.
Glass roof panel(s)One or more glass panels in the roof that cannot be opened or removed.   Glass roof panel(s) is an optional feature. Glass roof panel(s) is an optional feature.
One or more glass panels in the roof that cannot be opened or removed.
Paint, special black Paint, special black is an optional feature. Paint, special black is an optional feature.
Paint, special red Paint, special red is an optional feature. Paint, special red is an optional feature.
Paint, special white   Paint, special white is an optional feature.
Sunroof Sunroof is an optional feature. Sunroof is an optional feature.
Infotainment  
Audio controls on steering wheel Audio controls on steering wheel is an optional feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.   Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature.
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
CD changer, in-dashIncludes CD player.   CD changer, in-dash is an optional feature. CD changer, in-dash is an optional feature.
Includes CD player.
CD player    
DVD-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data.   DVD-compatible player is an optional feature. DVD-compatible player is an optional feature.
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data.
Entertainment system, ceiling-mountedA DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones.   Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted is an optional feature. Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted is an optional feature.
A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.   MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.     Navigation system is an optional feature.
Screen-based navigation system.
Rear seat audio controlsAudio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks.   Rear seat audio controls is an optional feature. Rear seat audio controls is an optional feature.
Audio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.   Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature.
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
Telematics service, such as OnStarIn-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months.   Telematics service, such as OnStar is a standard feature. Telematics service, such as OnStar is a standard feature.
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months.
Voice control for nav and audioSometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.     Voice control for nav and audio is an optional feature.
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirrorDriver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.     Auto-dimming driver-side mirror is an optional feature.
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.     Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature.
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Automatic headlightsHeadlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.   Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature.
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
CompassWe haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.     Compass is a standard feature.
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.     Fog lights is a standard feature.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.   Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature.
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Illuminated visor mirror, driverIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.   Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Illuminated visor mirror, passengerIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.   Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.   Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature.
Front row reading lights.
Mirror tilt-down in reverseOne or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb.     Mirror tilt-down in reverse is an optional feature.
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb.
Outside temperature display Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.   Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
Power-folding mirrorsMirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots.     Power-folding mirrors is an optional feature.
Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots.
TachometerReports engine speed.   Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.     Trip computer is a standard feature.
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Turn signals on or near mirrors   Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature.
Xenon HID headlightsProvide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.     Xenon HID headlights is an optional feature.
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature.
Second-row buckets Second-row buckets is an optional feature. Second-row buckets is an optional feature.
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.
Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.
Center armrest(s), front row Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.
Center armrest(s), second row Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature.
Floor mats Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature.
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.   Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Folding third row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.   Folding third row seats is a standard feature. Folding third row seats is a standard feature.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Heated front seats   Heated front seats is an optional feature.
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.     Leather seating surfaces is an optional feature.
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel Leather-wrapped steering wheel is an optional feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seatsSeat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area.   Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats is a standard feature. Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats is a standard feature.
Seat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area.
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seatManually adjustable lower back support.   Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature.  
Manually adjustable lower back support.
Manual recliner, second row seats Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature. Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature.
Memory system, driver seat   Memory system, driver seat is an optional feature.
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seatLower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.     Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seatLower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.     Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature.
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature.
Power height adjuster, driver seat Power height adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power recliner, driver seat   Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power recliner, passenger seat   Power recliner, passenger seat is an optional feature.
Power tilt adjuster, driver seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.   Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
Alloy wheels Alloy wheels is a standard feature.  
Machined alloy wheelsOuter surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels.      
Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels.
Polished alloy wheelsAlloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau     Polished alloy wheels is an optional feature.
Alloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau
Variable assist steering (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.     Variable assist steering (optional) is a standard feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.

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Option Package Contents

Bose Audio Package

Features
AC power outlet
Rear seat audio controls
CD changer, in-dash
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
CD changer, in-dash
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)

Convenience Package

Features
Super-heated washer fluid
Obstacle detection, rear
Remote start

Preferred Package

Features
Power height adjuster, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat
Roof rails
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Audio controls on steering wheel
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat

Touring Package

Features
Polished alloy wheels
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)
255/60HR19 tires

Bose Audio Package

Features
AC power outlet
Rear seat audio controls
CD changer, in-dash
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
CD changer, in-dash
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)

Convenience Package

Features
Power liftgate

Convenience Package

Features
Super-heated washer fluid
Obstacle detection, rear
Remote start

Luxury Package

Features
Glass roof panel(s)
Heated front seats

Enhanced Convenience Package

Features
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat
Memory system, driver seat
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
Power-folding mirrors
Mirror tilt-down in reverse
Power recliner, passenger seat
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2008 Saturn Outlook

2008 Saturn Outlook Available Features: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Seamless 6 speed tranny/Power Tailgate/Backup Camera/Remote Start/Navigation/Skyscape roof/ONStar see full Saturn Outlook review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Lots of choices, I loaded it with everything I wanted. see full Saturn Outlook review
2007 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Onstar/dvd player/great sound system and the heated seats in the winter are absolutely the best. Heated windshield wiper fluid and side mirrors especially since we do not have a garage at this time. see full Saturn Outlook review
2007 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 power tower gate. Changing radio stations on the steering wheel. see full Saturn Outlook review
2007 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Lots of options. see full Saturn Outlook review