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Summary
The GMC Envoy is an excellent choice among mid-size sport-utilities. GMC's brilliant inline six-cylinder engine gives up nothing to the Ford Explorer's available V8. Envoy is well-engineered and enjoyable to drive, stable and responsive and the brakes are very good.The Envoy XL and XUV is ponderous, however, lacking the good handling stability and responsiveness of the standard Envoy. If you need third-row seating, we think a minivan, such as the upcoming Pontiac Montana SV6, or a larger SUV, such as the Yukon, would make better choices than the Envoy XL. Having said that, the Envoy XUV offers some really trick features that increase its cargo-hauling versatility. It's a brilliant solution for someone who needs to haul messy cargo yet needs comfortable, five-passenger seating.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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GMC Envoy SLE 2WD ($29,120); SLE 4WD ($31,370); SLT 2WD ($33,970); SLT 4WD ($36,220); Envoy XL SLE 2WD ($31,220); XL SLE 4WD ($33,470); XL SLT 2WD ($35,770); XL SLT 4WD ($38,020); Envoy XUV SLE 2WD ($31,240) XUV SLE 4WD ($33,465); XUV SLT 2WD ($35,840); XUV SLT 4WD ($38,065) |
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Engines:
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4.2-liter sohc 24-valve inline-6 |
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Transmissions:
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four-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual-stage front airbags, ABS |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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front side-impact (thorax) airbags, traction control |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Moraine, Ohio; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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GMC Envoy SLE 4WD ($31,370) |
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Standard Equipment:
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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, interior lighting package, floor console with storage and cupholders, deep tint rear glass, trailer hitch and wiring harness |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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SLE Enhanced Package ($1300) includes overhead custom console with HomeLink universal transmitter, electric rear window defogger, electrochromic rearview mirror, power heated exterior mirrors, OnStar with one-year Safe & Sound service, 8-way power driver's seat with power lumbar, illuminated vanity visor mirrors, luggage rack cross bars; Skid Plate Package ($200); power passenger seat ($275); power sunroof ($800); rear load-leveling suspension ($375); retractable cargo shade ($70) |
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Destination Charge:
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685 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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35075 |
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Layout:
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four-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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275 @ 6000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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275 @ 3600 |
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Transmission:
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four-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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15/21 |
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Wheelbase:
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113 |
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Length/width/height:
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191.6/74.7/71.9 (without luggage rack) |
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Track, f/r:
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63.1/62.1 |
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Turning circle:
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36.4 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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40.2/55.5/41.4 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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39.6/58.1/37.0 |
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Cargo volume:
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80.1 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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6100 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent, upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
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Suspension, r:
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live axle, upper and lower trailing links, track link, coil springs with supplementary air springs, anti-roll bar |
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Ground clearance:
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8 |
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Curb weight:
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4612 |
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Tires:
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P245/65R17 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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ventilated disc/ventilated disc, with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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22 |
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