2009 Outlook Official Changes

[beach109]

Outlook
Deletions
Exterior paint color (67U) Silver Pearl
Exterior paint color (78U) Ocean Mist
(US9) AM/FM stereo with MP3 compatible 6-disc in-dash CD changer
(UQG) 10-speaker enhanced system with subwoofer and amplifier
(LY7) 3.6L Variable Valve Timing V6 engine
(PCU) Advanced Audio Package

New Features
Exterior paint color (17U) Quick Silver

Exterior paint color (92U) Silver Moss

(UPF) Bluetooth for phone, personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system and HMI (Human Machine Interface)
(UQS) Bose 5.1 Surround Sound 9_speaker system with subwoofer and amplifier
(UQA) Bose 9-speaker system with subwoofer and amplifier
(QQD) P255/55R20-107J all-season, blackwall, touring tires
(PDJ) 4 - 20" x 7.5" machined painted spoke wheels
(LLT) 3.6L Variable Valve Timing V6 D1 Direct Injection engine
(UBS) XM Nav Traffic

Changes
(PCU) Bose Audio Package replaced by 2 new audio packages (PCJ) Bose Audio Package and (PCN) Bose Surround Sound Audio Package
(QT6) 4 - 19" x 7.5" (48.3 cm x 19.1 cm) polished aluminum wheels were included and only available with (PCZ) Touring Package on XR models are now Standard on XR models
(QS6) 4 - 18" x 7.5" (45.7 cm x 19.1 cm) machined aluminum wheels were Standard on XR models, are now Standard on XE models

http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/NASApp/dom...D=6858&type=0#

[montrealvue]

Glad to see the 3.6 DI will be standard. I am very disappointed that you still need to get the XR if you want fog lamps. I hate it when a manufacturer punishes you for not taking the uplevel model, not even an option on the XE!

[mioutlook]

It looks like the backup camera without nav is available with the convenience packages as well.

[beach109]

Originally Posted by mioutlook

It looks like the backup camera without nav is available with the convenience packages as well.

Yes, that's a new thing on essentially every GM truck and SUV for 2009, the rearview camera in the mirror that's either standard or optional on most every trim. Basically, finally, no more Nav requirement for it.

[jf7fsu]

Any speculation whether the bluetooth will be backward compatible? Probably not since they are switching to Bose....

[beach109]

Originally Posted by jf7fsu

Any speculation whether the bluetooth will be backward compatible? Probably not since they are switching to Bose....

No, because it's part of a new Onstar module--Onstar 8.0. Not directly connected to the radio system, other than how Onstar already is. A few had guessed before it was going to be an add-on module, but it's not, it's a whole new gen of Onstar again.

The only remote possibility is some kind of an add-on for pre-Onstar 8.0 vehicles, as an accessory, but I wouldn't put too much stock in that happening.

[KennedySaturn]

Im happy also that the HP will go up 15 on both Xe and XR.

[Saturngirl4ever]

I am curious as to why the Acadia gets cooled seats and the Outlook doesn't - I think you can also get perforated leather with the cooled seats.

On another note - has anyone seen the Platinum Ice Tricoat? I think I would love that color, but I haven't seen it anywhere - anytime I go to the retailer (and I stop at a few - What can I say - I am addicted LOL), I can never find that color.

If anyone has a true life picture with that color, can you post it? I would love to see it.

[akpeper]

Here is a link to some photos of a white Outlook, I am not sure if it is the white diamond or the platinum as they switched part way through the year. I think the main difference is the white diamond had a slightly yellowish hint and the platinum a grayish tint.

http://www.saturnfans.com/photos/sho....php/cat/12929

[lewisr]

Platinum Ice was never made available. They were going to switch from White Diamond, but never did.

So, you'll not find one

[lewisr]

[Charlie]

From what heard, when folks from Saturn Corp saw Platinum Ice on an Outlook, it didn't have the same premium, rich "look" as the White Diamond. Perhaps if demand for White Diamond fades, we'll get a chance to see what it looks like.

But for now, I'm going to enjoy my White Diamond!!

Charlie

[Saturngirl4ever]

Originally Posted by lewisr

Ditto... That blows.. I love Silvery colors, but not Silver, if you know what I mean. I was REALLY looking forward to that.

The White Diamond does look good though- but I wouldn't pay the extra because I really wanted Platnium Ice... That I would pay for.

I'm just one of those "cool" color girls I guess, as opposed to a "warm" color girl LOL>