GMC Envoy 2006 $15,995

Vehicle Overview GMC revived the Envoy name for 2002 on a brand-new midsize model related to the Chevrolet TrailBlazer. The five-passenger Envoy arrived first, and GMC soon added the extended-length seven-passenger Envoy XL that featured three rows of seats. All 2006 models come standard with General Motors' StabiliTrak electronic stability system. The regular Envoy's 4.2-liter inline-six-cylinder engine has slightly more power for 2006, and a 5.3-liter V-8 is still offered for Denali models. For 2006, V-8-equipped Envoys gain Displacement on Demand technology to improve fuel economy. The system was previously optional. Upscale Denali editions of the Envoy and Envoy XL feature aluminum wheels, honeycomb grilles and an integrated air dam to channel air to the engine. Interior appointments include Nuance leather seats with French seam stitching, and the front seats are heated. The Envoy XUV, which debuted in 2004 and featured a power-sliding rear roof, has been discontinued. Exterior A shield-shaped grille helps give the four-door Envoy a distinct identity. For 2006, non-Denali editions get slight exterior updates and standard cast-aluminum wheels that hold 17-inch tires Denali versions feature 18-inch tires. A rear load-leveling suspension is available. The five-passenger Envoy rides on a 113-inch wheelbase, measures 191.6 inches long overall and stands 71.9 inches tall. The extended-wheelbase Envoy XL rides a 129-inch wheelbase, stretches to 207.6 inches long overall and is 3.6 inches taller. Interior As many as five occupants can fit inside the Envoy, which contains reclining front bucket seats and a split, folding rear seat. The Envoy XL seats up to seven with its additional folding two-place third-row seat. The Envoy XL's maximum cargo volume is 107.4 cubic feet, versus 80.1 cubic feet in the shorter Envoy. XM Satellite Radio, an MP3-capable CD player and a DVD-based entertainment system are optional. Power-adjustable pedals are available. Under the Hood Envoy and Envoy XL models are equipped with a 4.2-liter inline-six-cylinder. It's been upgraded for 2006 and now boasts 291 horsepower, up from 275 hp in previous years. Envoy Denalis feature a 300-hp, 5.3-liter V-8 that uses Displacement on Demand technology. All models use a four-speed-automatic transmission. Envoys have either rear-wheel drive or Autotrac four-wheel drive, which incorporates a two-speed transfer case. Safety All-disc antilock brakes and StabiliTrak are standard. Side curtain-type airbags are optional. Driving Impressions GMC's Envoy rivals the Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer in passing power, ride comfort and handling prowess. While tromping on the gas to pass, the inline-six exudes confidence. Not only is engine sound barely noticeable, but road noise is also virtually absent. The regular-suspension Envoy rides similar to a car on smooth surfaces. The ride softens, but not dramatically, with the available load-leveling suspension. Handling is on the slow side, but the SUV has a satisfying steering feel. An extra-smooth ride is part of the Envoy XL's attraction, but quite a bit of body roll is evident.

• Fog lamps front round halogen
• Headlamps dual halogen composite includes flash-to-pass feature and automatic lamp control
• Lamps cornering
• Daytime running lamps includes automatic exterior lamp control
• Glass Solar-Ray deep tinted (all windows except light tinted glass on windshield driver and front passenger)
• Wipers intermittent front includes pulse washers
• Body liftgate with liftglass includes electric release and rear-window wiper/washer
• Wipers intermittent rear wiper/washer
• Console floor includes CD/cassette storage
• Floor covering color-keyed carpeting
• Steering column Tilt-Wheel adjustable includes brake/transmission shift interlock
• Instrumentation analog includes speedometer odometer with trip odometer fuel level voltmeter engine temperature oil pressure gauges tachometer liftgate ajar warning light for safety belt ABS/parking brake directional hazard signals and high beam
• Windows power includes driver express-down feature and lockout features
• Door locks power programmable that unlock when vehicle is shifted into Park and lockout protection
• OnStar one-year of Safe and Sound service. Includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment Emergency Services Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance Remote Door Unlock OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics Roadside Assistance Accident Assist and Remote Horn and Lights. Also featuring Hands-Free Calling (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Visit onstar.com for system limitations and details. Not available with certain FDR order types. Not available with a ship-to of Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands.)
• Cruise control electronic with set and resume speed includes telltale in instrument panel cluster
• Theft-deterrent system PASSlock
• Heater and defogger includes front and side front door window defoggers and rear passenger heating ducts
• Defogger rear-window electric
• Cupholders 2 front on floor console
• Cupholders 2 second row
• Transmission 4-speed automatic electronically controlled with overdrive
• Rear axle 3.42 ratio
• 4-wheel drive
• Battery heavy-duty 600 cold-cranking amps includes rundown protection and retained accessory power
• Trailering equipment heavy-duty includes trailering hitch platform 7-wire harness plus CHMSL wire and heavy-duty flasher
• Trailering wire harness connector
• StabiliTrak stability control system
• Steering power
• Brakes 4-wheel antilock 4-wheel disc
• Exhaust aluminized stainless-steel muffler and tailpipe
• Tools mechanical jack and wheel wrench
• Door locks child security rear
• Horn dual note high and low