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Toyota 4Runner vs. Saturn OUTLOOK Review

How the Toyota 4Runner stacks up against the Saturn OUTLOOK - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Toyota 4Runner
Price Range: $28,640 - $39,800
2009 Saturn OUTLOOK
Price Range: $30,625 - $36,450
Toyota 4Runner vs. Saturn OUTLOOK Review

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Toyota 4Runner and the OUTLOOK quite certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Saturn OUTLOOK's engine is somewhat smaller than the Toyota 4Runner's, but not terribly so. The Saturn OUTLOOK has no lessons to learn with respect to torque from the Toyota 4Runner.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the OUTLOOK over the Toyota 4Runner. Towing is significantly more the 4Runner's forte than it is the Saturn OUTLOOK's.

Convenience
You definitely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the OUTLOOK than with the Toyota, as both offer comparable mileage ranges.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Saturn OUTLOOK's front cabin compared to the 4Runner. The Saturn OUTLOOK provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Toyota 4Runner does.

Dimensions
The Saturn OUTLOOK's tank is approximately the same size as the Toyota 4Runner's, though the Toyota 4Runner's is a bit bigger. The Toyota 4Runner and the Saturn compete for the same parking spaces. The Saturn OUTLOOK's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the other hand, the 4Runner may give a sprier feel in daily traffic.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Saturn OUTLOOK to the dealership as the Toyota 4Runner. When it comes to gas mileage, the Saturn OUTLOOK is slightly better than the Toyota 4Runner, but not by much. The Saturn OUTLOOK isn't much less costly than the 4Runner with respect to MSRP.

Warranty
The Saturn OUTLOOK and the Toyota 4Runner have the same basic warranty.

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