Inviting cockpit
The designers did a good job with the interior appearance of the Outlook. The plastic that covers the dashboard looks a little cheap, but the woodgrain trim is almost convincing and contrasts well. The driving position and outward visibility is very good.
The tilt and telescopic steering wheel gets buttons for all the essential functions that we use while driving. The sound system with navigation is very user-friendly, thanks to its touch-screen. I also like the heated seats that can activate both the seatbacks and cushions, or just the cushions.
What I like less is the tiny ventilation and temperature buttons. On the road, it's hard to find the right button without taking your eyes off the road. The full-size pickups (Silverado, Sierra) have the same problem.
The seats are comfortable, wherever you're sitting. Even the 3rd-row bench offers enough room for adults, if of course you're not planning to go down to Tijuana with 7 people on board. The third row is easily accessible by flipping the 2nd-row captain's chairs, and all back seats can be folded flat in the floor to create a huge cargo hold.
And when I say huge, I'm not kidding. That means 3,313 litres of cargo space for the Outlook and Acadia brethren--that's more than all the other mid-size SUVs, and that number even ridicules many full-size trucks such as the Dodge Durango, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon and Nissan Armada.
In fact, the only ones that offer more cargo space is the mega-SUVs from GM (Suburban, Yukon XL, Escalade ESV), Toyota's Sequoia and Ford's Expedition MAX. In short, the Outlook is spacious, but it doesn't feel as ponderous on the road.
Good looks
With a mix of angular creases and round shapes, Saturn's crossover has a tough and strong appearance. Personally, I prefer the Acadia's face, but they're pretty much identical.
The designers did a good job with the interior appearance of the Outlook. The plastic that covers the dashboard looks a little cheap, but the woodgrain trim is almost convincing and contrasts well. The driving position and outward visibility is very good.
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| Dashboard is simple and elegant at the same time. |
The tilt and telescopic steering wheel gets buttons for all the essential functions that we use while driving. The sound system with navigation is very user-friendly, thanks to its touch-screen. I also like the heated seats that can activate both the seatbacks and cushions, or just the cushions.
What I like less is the tiny ventilation and temperature buttons. On the road, it's hard to find the right button without taking your eyes off the road. The full-size pickups (Silverado, Sierra) have the same problem.
The seats are comfortable, wherever you're sitting. Even the 3rd-row bench offers enough room for adults, if of course you're not planning to go down to Tijuana with 7 people on board. The third row is easily accessible by flipping the 2nd-row captain's chairs, and all back seats can be folded flat in the floor to create a huge cargo hold.
And when I say huge, I'm not kidding. That means 3,313 litres of cargo space for the Outlook and Acadia brethren--that's more than all the other mid-size SUVs, and that number even ridicules many full-size trucks such as the Dodge Durango, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon and Nissan Armada.
In fact, the only ones that offer more cargo space is the mega-SUVs from GM (Suburban, Yukon XL, Escalade ESV), Toyota's Sequoia and Ford's Expedition MAX. In short, the Outlook is spacious, but it doesn't feel as ponderous on the road.
Good looks
With a mix of angular creases and round shapes, Saturn's crossover has a tough and strong appearance. Personally, I prefer the Acadia's face, but they're pretty much identical.
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| You will be surprised at the available cargo volume. |