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2004 GMC Envoy Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
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Choice of powertrains
Standard power for Envoy XUV is a Vortec 4200 4.2L 24-valve, dual-overhead cam inline six-cylinder engine. It’s rated at 275 horsepower and 275 ft.-lbs. of torque, which provided us with plenty of spunk during stoplight starts and merging onto the freeway throughout our weeklong test drive. There’s nothing dainty about the Envoy, especially when it comes to gas mileage. It likes to gulp it down, averaging 15 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the highway. However, before you start dipping into junior’s college fund, you can take heart in the fact that GMC recommends 87-octane, which helps to ease the pain just a little.
Of course, if you’re looking for a little more bragging capability, then you may be interested in the optional ($1500) Vortec 5300 5.3L V8. With 290 horsepower and 325 ft.-lbs. of torque, you can tow up to 6,500 pounds for 2WD models and 6,400 pounds with 4WD models.
We truly enjoyed our time spent behind the wheel of the Envoy. It arrived at time when we needed to haul around a lot of gear, and it was eagerly up for the task. The fact that we could stuff everything in the back and have a cabin that was free of luggage was an added bonus. Additionally, we like the way GM styles its instrument panel and dash â€' it’s simple. Often, it takes a couple of days to become familiar with how a car operates, however, with the Envoy we had all the knobs, dials and buttons mastered within the first hour of driving.
The Envoy: It’s the ultimate multitasker â€' an SUV built for the urban jungle. And, if you ever need to transport a tree, this is the vehicle to do it in.
Ratings (1-10)
- Style: 7
- Performance: 6
- Price: 7
- Handling: 7
- Ride: 7
- Comfort: 7
- Quality: 7
- Overall: 6.8
More Data
Where Built: United States
Major Options: On Star, Vortec 5.3L 8 Cylinder, Power Moonroof, Load Leveling Suspension Package
Seating: 5
Number of Rows: 2
Length in Inches: 208.4
Warrantees: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 6 year/100,000 miles corrosion protection, 3 years/36,000 miles free Roadside Assistance.
Weight in Pounds: 4,945 lbs
Cargo Capacity in Pounds: 1,150-1,255
Gross Maximum Vehicle Weight in Pounds: 6,200
Towing Capacity in Pounds: Not Available
Gas Tank Capacity in Gallons: 25.0
Destination Charge: $540
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