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- suv 219,420 red automatic
2006 gmc envoy review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Stabilitrak furthers appeal of this versatile suv. introductionthe gmc envoy features a broad lineup of versatile, sophisticated, and highly capable suvs. About a dozen different variants are available, including the luxurious denali. the standard envoy is a five-passenger suv with two rows of comfortable seats. The sle and slt models are compelling alternatives to the ford explorer and other mid-size suvs. Stable and responsive with excellent road manners, the envoy comes with a smooth, powerful inline six-cylinder engine that has been updated for 2006. the envoy denali is equipped with a more powerful v8 engine that improves its performance and increases its cargo-hauling and trailer-towing capability. This optional 5. 3-liter v8 features gm's displacement on demand technology, which idles half the cylinders when cruising to enhance fuel economy. Denali is also upgraded with luxury features and special trim, including 18-inch aluminum wheels for 2006. the extra-long envoy xl models are considerably longer, allowing seven-passenger seating and greater hauling versatility. Because it's longer and heavier, the xl doesn't handle as well as the envoy nor does it feel as reassuring as the wider gmc yukon. In short, we much prefer the envoy and yukon over the envoy xl, though the latter does represent a value proposition. safety gets a major addition for 2006, as all envoys come equipped with gm's stabilitrak electronic stability control with proactive roll avoidance. This system uses selective wheel braking and compensating shock absorber adjustments to help maintain vehicle control on slick and uneven road surfaces, as well as during emergency lane changes or avoidance maneuvers. Envoy and envoy xl models come with the six-cylinder vortec 4200 engine. Denali models are equipped with the 5. 3-liter v8. Navigation 1,995) and a bose premium sound system 495) are available for slt models, along with an mp3 player. Discount packages bundle the sunroof with various audio and entertainment options. The 2wd models can be ordered with a locking rear differential 270) and traction control 175). safety features include anti-lock brakes (abs) as standard equipment on all models. Head-curtain and side-impact airbags are optional 495). walkaroundthe gmc envoy and envoy denali models are mid-size suvs, with a 113-inch wheelbase and overall length of 191. 6 inches, about the same size as a ford explorer. Envoy is smaller than a gmc yukon, but bigger than suvs built on car chassis. the xl models have been stretched 16 inches, increasing the wheelbase to 129 inches. This provides space for third-row seating. One way to distinguish an envoy xl from the standard envoy is to look at the rear doors. The envoy's rear fenders overlap the rear door edges; the envoy xl, with its length stretched amidships, has enough space for the rear edge of the rear doors to drop straight down all the way to the rocker panels. Each of these nameplates boasts unique styling, but there are feature differences as well. It looks like it's ready to tackle the tough jobs (and it is), but the styling is conservative and upscale. It looks more sophisticated than the trailblazer. Envoy's giant black grille with its big ruby-red logo says gmc in no uncertain terms. the front end, with its distinct headlamps, round fog lights and pouty front bumper with a wide, slim slit at the bottom is clean and sleek. Strong beveled shapes extend along the sides and around the wheel wells, and help make the envoy look imposing. It doesn't have the trailblazer's showy fender flares, instead housing its big 17-inch wheels inside hefty wheel openings that are part of its trapezoidal design theme. The rear bumper is stepped for its full length, and includes big round backup lights. Running boards, which also serve as stone guards, are integrated into the rocker panels. while the standard envoy is a handsome vehicle, the proportion of the xl models make them look ungainly. They look too long in the back relative to their front proportions. interiorthe gmc envoy and envoy denali seat five passengers. The xl versions add a third row to seat seven. The front and middle rows of the standard models are the same as in the xl models. the gmc's seats seemed more comfortable than those in the chevy. The envoy's seat cushions are longer, wider and thicker, and offer noticeably more side bolstering, though the seat bottoms could use more support. the leather upholstery in the envoy slt is plush, but the cloth in the sle grips the driver better. Head, hip and legroom are comparable to that of the ford explorer. As with explorer, the sides of the seat bottoms are not fully trimmed around to the inside. On the slt, the driver's bucket is eight-way power adjustable, with two-way lumbar support and optional heat. The shoulder belts are fixed to the seatbacks; we'd prefer adjustable-height anchors. the brushed nickel interior trim looks classy. The slt gets burl woodgrain trim on the center stack and console. Wood is also used around the light switches and the switches on the door armrests. Overall, the dash looks a bit choppy, not smooth and organic. Instrumentation is complete and clean, however. A big tachometer is on the left, speedometer in the center, and on the right are smaller gauges for water, battery, gas and oil. sle's manual climate controls use sliders, which seem like a throwback in technology, while the slt's excellent digital controls use round knobs. Turning a knob is easier than sliding a lever, especially when bouncing around on rough roads. Both systems feature dual zones so temperature can be controlled separately by driver and front passenger. In xl models, rear-seat passengers get their own temperature control, which can be controlled by the driver, an important feature for dogs as well as people on hot summer days. the center console features an enclosed compartment, an open storage bin, with a pair of superb cup holders forward of the shifter. The emergency brake lever is located there. Pockets in the front doors and behind the front seats are provided, but we'd like more places to put stuff in the center console area. Three power outlets are provided in the center stack, though unfortunately none have power when the ignition is switched off. Behind the rear seat is a small hidden compartment under the floor, a cargo net (on slt), and another power outlet. Rear-seat headrests conveniently flip down to give the driver a better view to the rear. slt's overhead console includes a sunglasses holder, homelink universal transmitter and an optional travelnote digital recorder 85), which allows the driver to verbally record phone numbers while on a cell phone. All envoy audio systems include rds (radio data systems) technology, allowing the listener to search for stations by type, display song and artist information, and provide traffic and weather updates. onstar, gm's telematics system, is optional on all models and we recommend it both for its safety and convenience features. Onstar includes hands-free cell phone communication, automatic crash reporting (set the airbags off and they'll. Power Seats✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Tachometer✔ Climate Control✔ CD Player✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ MP3 Player✔ Aluminum Wheels
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