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2003 GMC Envoy Review
Standard Envoy is smooth, stable and responsive.
2003 Envoy Review Summary & Specifications
GMC Envoy is an excellent choice among mid-size sport-utilities. GMC's brilliant inline six-cylinder engine gives up nothing to the Ford Explorer's available V8. It's well engineered and enjoyable to drive, stable and responsive.Envoy XL, however, lacks the handling stability and responsiveness of the Envoy. Need a third row? We think a minivan, such as the less-expensive Pontiac Montana, or a larger SUV, such as the more-expensive Yukon, would make better choices.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Sam Moses and Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Envoy SLE 2WD ($28,245); Envoy SLT 2WD ($33,095); Envoy SLE 4WD ($30,470); Envoy SLT 4WD ($35,320); Envoy XL SLE 2WD ($30,545); Envoy XL SLT 2WD ($34,895); Envoy XL SLE 4WD ($32,770); Envoy XL SLT 4WD ($37,120) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.2-liter sohc 24-valve inline-6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | four-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 275-hp 4.2-liter dohc 24-valve inline six; 290-hp 5.3-liter ohv 16-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | four-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage front airbags, door beams, energy-absorbing steering column, three-point seatbelts including center rear, crush initiators within the chassis, halogen headlamps, 4-wheel ABS |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | front side-impact (thorax) airbags, traction assist |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Moraine, Ohio |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-462-8782 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.gmc.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 28120 |
| Model Tested MSRP | 4WD SLE ($28,120) |
| Standard Equipment | dual-zone manual heating and air conditioning, AM/FM/CD stereo with six speakers, cigar lighter and four accessory power outlets, front manual-reclining bucket seats with lumbar support, folding 60/40 split second-row seat, remote keyless entry, power windows, power locks, interior lighting package, rear wiper/washer/defogger, floor console with storage and cupholders, deep tint glass |
| Destination Charge | 625 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | SLE Enhanced Package ($2095) includes cargo convenience net, retractable rear cargo shade, overhead custom console with HomeLink universal transmitter, electric rear window defogger, electrochromic rearview mirror, OnStar one-year Safe & Sound service, 8-way power driver's seat with power lumbar, illuminated vanity visor mirrors, power heated exterior mirrors, special aluminum wheels; Skid Plate Package ($200); power passenger seat ($275); power sunroof ($800); rear load-leveling suspension ($375) |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 30625 |
| Horse Power | 275 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 275 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy | 15/21 |
| Wheelbase | 113.0 |
| Length/Width/Height | 191.6/74.6/71.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.2/55.5/43.1 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.6/58.1/37.1 |
| Trunk Volume | 80.1 |
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| Towing Capacity | 6200 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | live axle |
| Ground Clearance | 8.0 |
| Curb Weight | 4767 |
| Stock Tires | P245/65R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | ventilated disc/ventilated disc, ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.0 |
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