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Last year General Motors proved it was still king of the full-size utility market by wining our Best Crossover Utility honors for the GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook. The Acadia and Outlook retain the title this year and are joined by another member of the GM family, the new Buick Enclave. All built on GM's advanced Lambda platform, these potent 7 and 8 passenger haulers offer everything from day-to-day utility, to full boat luxury. All are available in either front or all-wheel-drive, and draw power from a refined twin-cam variable timing V6 6-speed drivetrain. But while full-size inside, they drive smaller. And they offer every amusement a modern family could demand, for prices that won't drive your clan to the poor house.

Source: http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/dc2008/

 

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The 2008 Saturn Outlook has won the MotorWeek Driver's Choice Award for Best Crossover Utility Vehicle. This is the second consecutive year the Outlook has earned the award.

"It is a great honor to have a vehicle recognized by the knowledgeable experts at MotorWeek." said Saturn General Manager Jill Lajdziak. " With more and more crossover vehicles entering the market, we are particularly pleased that we are able to hold our leadership position."

Motorweek is a widely respected broadcast that appears on PBS. The annual awards are unique for their consumer focus and represent the definitive list of best automotive picks a range of lifestyles. This year, a team of 15 Judges comprised of writers, producers and staff of MotorWeek evaluated more than 150 cars and trucks. Decisions are based on performance, technology, practicality and dollar value.

The crossover utility vehicle segment is one of the fastest growing in the auto industry as - customer look for a combination of utility, comfort and fuel economy. The Outlook has segment-leading interior room, better fuel economy than any other 8-passenger SUV and a level of driving refinement not typically associated with larger vehicles.

The coveted MotorWeek award is the latest earned by Saturn's popular crossover utility vehicles. The Outlook earlier was named a "2008 Best New Family Vehicle" by Kelly Blue Book's kbb.com. The vehicle is also named a "Best Buy" by Consumer Guide and made the list of "Best Family Cars" from Family.com.

The Saturn Vue was named the "Best Vehicle for Small Families" by the Cars.com. a "Best Buy" by Consumer Guide, and "Best New Small SUV" by Autobytel.com.

Saturn is undergoing a major revitalization of its portfolio with an all-new lineup of vehicles: the Sky roadster, Aura midsize sedan, redesigned Vue compact SUV. Outlook Crossover and Astra small car. The Brand also offers affordable hybrid systems in the Vue Green Line, and Aura Green Line.

Source: http://saturnspacecoast.blogspot.com/2008/04/saturn-outlook-earns-motorweeks-drivers.html