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2008 GMC Envoy Safety Review

July 2, 2008

SAFETY | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Three stars, front impact protection--driver; four stars, front impact protection--passenger; five stars, side impact protection; three stars, rollover resistance
NHTSA

Marginal," frontal offset impact
IIHS

Envoy gains head curtain airbags as standard equipment
Edmunds

enough glass to give the driver a good 360-degree view
Kelley Blue Book

TheCarConnection.com gives the GMC Envoy for 2008 only average marks for safety, due to relatively poor front-impact crash performance.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awards the Envoy GMC excellent marks in side impact tests--which is good, since most injuries result from side impacts--but both this agency and the more stringent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) give the 2008 GMC Envoy much lower marks in frontal impacts. The NHTSA’s front-impact rating is only three stars for the driver, far off the mark for most new cars.

That score comes despite the Envoy’s extensive safety gear. Standard safety equipment in the GMC Envoy, according to Cars.com, includes "all-disc antilock brakes, electronic stability control and side curtain airbags and a tire pressure monitoring system; Edmunds reports that "the 2008 GMC Envoy gains head curtain airbags as standard equipment."

Visibility poses few problems aboard the Envoy. GMC’s design has "enough glass around the sides to give the driver a good 360-degree view," according to Kelley Blue Book. On the other hand, ConsumerGuide says that while "the driver has a good view to the front and sides" in the GMC Envoy, "headrests and roof pillars hamper lane changes and backing up."

Conclusion

The 2008 GMC Envoy offers only adequate crash protection.

SAFETY | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:Three stars, front impact protection--driver; four stars, front impact protection--passenger; five stars, side impact protection; three stars, rollover resistanceNHTSAMarginal," frontal offset impactIIHSEnvoy gains head curtain airbags as standard equipmentEdmundsenough glass to give the driver a good 360-degree viewKelley Blue Book TheCarConnection.com gives the GMC Envoy for 2008 only average marks for safety, due to relatively poor front-impact crash performance. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awards the Envoy GMC excellent marks in side impact tests--which is good, since most injuries result from side impacts--but both this agency and the more stringent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) give the 2008 GMC Envoy much lower marks in frontal impacts. The NHTSA’s front-impact rating is only three stars for the driver, far off the mark for most new cars. That score comes despite the Envoy’s extensive safety gear. Standard safety equipment in the GMC Envoy, according to Cars.com, includes "all-disc antilock brakes, electronic stability control and side curtain airbags and a tire pressure monitoring system; Edmunds reports that "the 2008 GMC Envoy gains head curtain airbags as standard equipment." Visibility poses few problems aboard the Envoy. GMC’s design has "enough glass around the sides to give the driver a good 360-degree view," according to Kelley Blue Book. On the other hand, ConsumerGuide says that while "the driver has a good view to the front and sides" in the GMC Envoy, "headrests and roof pillars hamper lane changes and backing up." ConclusionThe 2008 GMC Envoy offers only adequate crash protection.  2008 GMC ENVOY STYLING | [7 out of 10] Cars.com: "grille helps give the four-door Envoy a distinct identity" ConsumerGuide: "a traditional truck-type design" Kelley Blue Book: "rugged yet refined" TheCarConnection.com sees overall satisfaction with the 2008 GMC Envoy's outward ...

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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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