New Car Overview of the 2005 GMC Envoy Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle

Description: Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
Base MSRP Range: $29,750 - $37,840
Invoice Price Range: $26,924 - $34,245
Where built: USA

Envoy the mid-size wagon comes in regular-length and stretched editions propelled by a straight-six or husky V8.

Envoy XL extends for 16 inches longer and three inches taller than the regular version with enough extra room in the cabin to apply a third row of seats for two and increase the passenger count to seven. GMC also spins off the Envoy XUV, a sport-utility wagon with a power sliding roof and convertible all-weather rear cargo compartment. But news in the Envoy series for 2005 centers on two deluxe Denali variations, Envoy Denali and Envoy XL Denali. Each Denali is stuffed with luxurious comforts and available in 2WD or 4WD mode.

The two Denali models plus Envoy XUV tote a new Vortec 5.3-liter V8 engine rated at 290-hp. The all-aluminum plant applies GM's innovative Displacement on Demand (DOD) technology which automatically pares the number of cylinders engaged in the combustion process when boosted power is not needed. Standard powertrain for Envoy and Envoy XL is a 4.2-liter in-line-six engine that runs to 275-hp.