2008 GMC Envoy Review, Pictures & Video
The GMC Envoy began as a luxury edition of the GMC Jimmy SUV. In 2002, it became its own mass-produced name in the GMC lineup of cars and has received favorable feedback from GMC fans ever since. This luxury SUV comes in three different trim options and as the 20-inch polished aluminum wheeled, high-end, special edition Envoy Denali.
Whatever trim you choose, you won’t be disappointed. The 285 horsepower 4.2-liter inline-six-cylinder engine on the lower Envoy trims drives with a four-speed automatic transmission. The higher trim Denali gets a 5.3-liter V8 that gets up to 300 horsepower and the same transmission. All trims ride with either rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.
The Envoy rides on a 113-inch wheelbase, measuring in at 191.6 inches in length and 71.9 inches in height. This spacious case allows the Envoy an airy interior. The five-passenger capacity has bucket seats in the front that come with an 8-way power-driver seat adjuster, head restraints and storage. The split-folding rear seat can fold down if you need room for extra storage. The Envoy cabin furthers the comfort for the passengers and driver with automatic dual-zone climate control, heated seats, the Quiet Package so you can better listen to the Bose® Premium speaker system, an optional DVD Entertainment system and more!
The driver gets a lot dealt out to them as well. An available Touch-screen Navigation system adds to the already existing Instrumentation panel; this panel features a complete vehicle diagnostic reading with information about driving conditions, maintenance check and a tire pressure monitoring system. To keep this premium package safe, GMC added a passenger sending frontal airbag system and a slew of other insulating airbags in various locations. The electronic stability system, all-disc antilock brakes and one year of OnStar Safe & Sound Plan simply further the Envoy resistance.
The first thing you’ll notice about the Envoy is that the Quiet Package really does its job; you’ll forget you’re driving with the absence of engine and road noise. So turn up the high quality speakers and enjoy the soaring performance of the 2008 GMC Envoy!
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