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GMC Envoy SUV car

The GMC Envoy is an SUV from the GMC marque of General Motors. There have been two different vehicles to bear this model name, the 1998-2000 Envoy, and the 2002-present Envoy.

For 1998, the Envoy was a luxury trim line of the GMC Jimmy SUV, itself a clone of the Chevrolet Blazer. This version used a 190 hp (142 kW) Vortec 4300. This Envoy was retired after the 2000 model year.

The new Envoy replaces the Jimmy name in GMC's lineup. While it still shares a platform with the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, the styling is much more differentiated. Early versions used the 270 hp (201 kW) Vortec 4200 engine, while later Envoys stepped up to 275 hp (205 kW). This rating grew to 291 hp for the 2006 model year. All Envoys have 4-wheel disc brakes. A Displacement on Demand 5.3 L V8 was used beginning in 2005.

GMC Envoy SUV
$26,790-$33,330

The Envoy was Motor Trend magazine's Sport/Utility of the Year for 2002. The 4200 Vortec I6 engine has been named to Ward's 10 Best Engines list every year since its introduction.

Engines:

2003-2006 LL8 4.2 L (256 in³) I6

2003-2004 5300 5.3 L (323 in³) V8

2005 5300 5.3 L (323 in³) V8 with Displacement on Demand

XL
One unique element of the new Envoy line was the availability of a 3-row 7-passenger Envoy XL version. This vehicle is 16 in (406 mm) longer and has a higher roofline to allow easier access to the third row of seats. This roof is disguised by standard roof racks.

GMC Envoy XL SUV
$28,090-$34,615

Production of the XL model was handled by the Oklahoma City Assembly plant in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The XL model ceased to exist after the 2006 model year, because the plant there then closed on February 20, 2006.

Denali
In 2005, a Denali luxury version of the Envoy became available. Both the standard length wheelbase Envoy as well as the Envoy XL are available with the Denali trim option.

	GMC Envoy Denali SUV $34,695-$36,895
	GMC Envoy XL Denali SUV $36,060-$38,310

The Envoy Denali features the hallmark bullet pattern grille and an upgraded interior with luxury car-like features such as heated power seats, extensive woodgrain trim, and rain-sensing windshield wipers.