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2008 GMC Envoy Review

STYLING | 7 out of 10

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grille helps give the four-door Envoy a distinct identity
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a traditional truck-type design
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rugged yet refined
Kelley Blue Book

TheCarConnection.com sees overall satisfaction with the 2008 GMC Envoy's outward appearance in reviews across the Web, but some sources have complaints about the interior.

The GMC Envoy was introduced in 2002 and has had few changes in styling since.  Calling it an "upscale twin to sister division Chevrolet's TrailBlazer midsize SUV," Edmunds says the Envoy GMC 2008 "takes a trip uptown with fancier styling." Cars.com reports that "a shield-shaped grille helps give the four-door [GMC] Envoy a distinct identity." ConsumerGuide describes the Envoy GMC as having "a traditional truck-type design," and Kelley Blue Book says the GMC Envoy "strikes a rugged yet refined pose that seems equally comfortable off-road or at valet parking."

ConsumerGuide is less impressed with the 2008 GMC Envoy's interior: "mainstream Envoys use unimpressive imitation-wood trim," but nonetheless "are slightly more upscale than similar Chevrolet TrailBlazers for interior décor." Edmunds notes that "brushed metallic [dresses] up the interior" of the GMC Envoy but adds "that luxurious effect is sullied somewhat by the use of low-grade plastics on the dash and door panels." Kelley Blue Book on the other hand had nothing but accolades for the Envoy GMC's interior, describing it as "typical GMC: simple and clean...the instrument panel controls are handsomely adorned with wood trim and sturdy black plastic."

Conclusion

The 2008 GMC Envoy has traditional SUV cues outside and in.


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Other Choices:

The 2008 GMC Envoy is closely related mechanically to the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, which is similarly priced but doesn't offer a model like the luxurious Denali; however, the TrailBlazer gets a sporty SS model with a 6.0-liter V-8 for those who want a musclecar-like experience. The Envoy is part of a dying breed of formerly top-selling truck-based SUVs that are gradually being replaced by safer, smoother-riding car-based crossovers; among those, the Envoy is particularly trucklike in its ride and handling. The Explorer, Pathfinder, and 4Runner especially all handle more securely, and their interiors have been kept better updated. The Pathfinder and 4Runner also offer some measure of off-road ability. The Durango provides more towing ability and is almost as large as the full-size GMC Yukon for those who want a little more truck instead. GMC's own Acadia crossover, though more expensive, may be the best alternative to the Envoy if you're looking for a high-utility family vehicle; it's roomier and safer, and it performs better in just about every way.

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