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2009 GMC Envoy Features Review

February 24, 2009

FEATURES | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

DVD entertainment, and navigation system
ConsumerGuide

[Denali offers] a premium leather interior, unique styling cues, new 18-inch aluminum wheels, and all of the features of the SLT
MyRide.com

StabiliTrak, illuminated entry, keyless remote, cruise control, tire pressure monitoring system
Kelley Blue Book

Editors at TheCarConnection.com find that the 2009 GMC Envoy offers a wide array of standard and optional features. The Envoy can be configured in nearly endless ways and is available in three main trims: SLE, SLT, and Denali.

Kelley Blue Book details many of the standard features of the 2009 GMC Envoy: "StabiliTrak, illuminated entry, keyless remote, cruise control, tire pressure monitoring system, power liftgate release, dual power mirrors, AM/FM stereo with CD, head-curtain side airbags, XM Satellite Radio, rear window wiper/washer and aluminum wheels." With the SLT upgrade to the Envoy GMC, buyers get "a garage door opener, heated mirrors, eight-way power driver's seat and the TravelNote digital recorder." Cars.com reports that GMC "Envoys have either rear-wheel drive or Autotrac four-wheel drive, which incorporates a two-speed transfer case." MyRide.com notes that the Denali upgrade offers "a premium leather interior, unique styling cues, new 18-inch aluminum wheels, and all of the features of the SLT."

Kelley Blue Book reports additional Envoy GMC options include "limited-slip rear differential, rear load-leveling suspension [and] locking rear axle." ConsumerGuide lists the "power-adjustable pedals, DVD entertainment, and navigation system." New for 2009 is hands-free Bluetooth technology.

TheCarConnection.com editors note that while the 2009 GMC Envoy comes well equipped, it’s surprisingly expensive for a vehicle of its type, starting at more than $31,000 for the rear-wheel-drive SLE and ranging past $43,000 for a fully loaded Denali 4WD. That’s several thousand more than most of its chief rivals, and it makes the Denali less attractive regarding features for the money.

Conclusion

The 2009 GMC Envoy offers the whole kit and caboodle in terms of features, but at a premium price.

FEATURES | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:DVD entertainment, and navigation systemConsumerGuide[Denali offers] a premium leather interior, unique styling cues, new 18-inch aluminum wheels, and all of the features of the SLTMyRide.comStabiliTrak, illuminated entry, keyless remote, cruise control, tire pressure monitoring systemKelley Blue Book Editors at TheCarConnection.com find that the 2009 GMC Envoy offers a wide array of standard and optional features. The Envoy can be configured in nearly endless ways and is available in three main trims: SLE, SLT, and Denali. Kelley Blue Book details many of the standard features of the 2009 GMC Envoy: "StabiliTrak, illuminated entry, keyless remote, cruise control, tire pressure monitoring system, power liftgate release, dual power mirrors, AM/FM stereo with CD, head-curtain side airbags, XM Satellite Radio, rear window wiper/washer and aluminum wheels." With the SLT upgrade to the Envoy GMC, buyers get "a garage door opener, heated mirrors, eight-way power driver's seat and the TravelNote digital recorder." Cars.com reports that GMC "Envoys have either rear-wheel drive or Autotrac four-wheel drive, which incorporates a two-speed transfer case." MyRide.com notes that the Denali upgrade offers "a premium leather interior, unique styling cues, new 18-inch aluminum wheels, and all of the features of the SLT." Kelley Blue Book reports additional Envoy GMC options include "limited-slip rear differential, rear load-leveling suspension [and] locking rear axle." ConsumerGuide lists the "power-adjustable pedals, DVD entertainment, and navigation system." New for 2009 is hands-free Bluetooth technology. TheCarConnection.com editors note that while the 2009 GMC Envoy comes well equipped, it’s surprisingly expensive for a vehicle of its type, starting at more than $31,000 for the rear-wheel-drive SLE and ranging past $43,000 for a fully loaded Denali 4WD. That’s several thousand more than most of its chief rivals, and it makes the Denali less attractive regarding features for the money. ConclusionThe 2009 GMC Envoy offers the whole kit and caboodle in terms of features, but at a premium price. 2009 GMC ENVOY STYLING | [7 out of 10] MyRide.com: "looks like it's ready to tackle the tough jobs (and it is), but the styling is conservative and upscale" Edmunds: "takes a trip uptown with fancier styling" Kelley Blue Book: "typical GMC : simple and clean...the instrument panel ...

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Other Choices:

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. 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. Another possibility is the Kia Borrego, a truck-based SUV that is all-new this year, bucking the trend away from this type of vehicle. Compared to most of its rivals, the Borrego has a far quieter, more refined cabin and an interior that feels genuinely up-to-date. The 2009 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.

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