2005 GMC Envoy Review (continued)
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Summary

The GMC Envoy is a good choice among mid-size sport-utilities. GMC's brilliant inline six-cylinder engine gives up nothing to the Ford Explorer. Envoy is well-engineered and enjoyable to drive, stable and responsive and its brakes are very good.

The Envoy XL and XUV are ponderous by comparison, lacking the handling and responsiveness of the standard Envoy. The innovative Envoy XUV is an interesting solution for someone who needs to haul messy cargo yet needs comfortable, five-passenger seating.

New Car Test Drive editor Mitch McCullough is based in Los Angeles.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:	GMC Envoy SLE 2WD ($29,750); SLE 4WD ($32,000); SLT 2WD ($33,885); SLT 4WD ($36,136); Denali 2WD; Denali 4WD; Envoy XL SLE 2WD ($31,420); XL SLE 4WD ($33,670); XL SLT 2WD ($35,535); XL SLT 4WD ($37,785); XL Denali 2WD; XL Denali 4WD; Envoy XUV SLE 2WD ($31,505) XUV SLE 4WD ($33,755); XUV SLT 2WD ($35,590); XUV SLT 4WD ($37,840)
Engines:	4.2-liter sohc 24-valve inline-6
Transmissions:	four-speed automatic
Saftey Equipment (standard):	dual-stage front airbags, ABS
Saftey Equipment (optional):	front side-impact and head-curtain airbags, traction control
Basic Warranty:	3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled In:	Moraine, Ohio; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	GMC Envoy SLE 4WD ($32,000)
Standard Equipment:	dual-zone manual heating and air conditioning, AM/FM/CD stereo, cigar lighter and four accessory power outlets, front manual-reclining bucket seats with lumbar support, folding 60/40 split second-row seat, remote keyless entry, power windows, power locks, electric rear window defogger, interior lighting package, floor console with storage and cup holders, deep tint rear glass, trailer hitch and wiring harness
Options As Tested (MSRP):	SLE Enhanced Package ($970) includes overhead console with Homelink universal transmitter, 8-way power driver's seat with power lumbar, illuminated vanity visor mirrors, compass in rearview mirror; XM Satellite Radio ($325)
Destination Charge:	685
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	33980
Layout:	four-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	275 @ 6000
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	275 @ 3600
Transmission:	four-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	15/21
Wheelbase:	113.0
Length/width/height:	191.6/74.7/71.9
Track, f/r:	63.1/62.1
Turning circle:	36.4
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	40.2/55.5/41.4
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:	39.6/58.1/37.0
Cargo volume:	80.1
Payload:
Towing capacity:	6100
Suspension, f:	independent, upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Suspension, r:	live axle, upper and lower trailing links, track link, coil springs with supplementary air springs, anti-roll bar
Ground clearance:	8.0
Curb weight:	4612
Tires:	P245/65R17
Brakes, f/r:	ventilated disc/ventilated disc with ABS
Fuel capacity:	22.0