GMC Envoy

The GMC Envoy SLE-2 2WD is GMC's mid-size SUV, genetically related to the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, Buick Rainier, and Saab 9-7X. Unlike many of the new crossover utility vehicles, the 2009 GMC Envoy SLE-2 2WD has solid truck-based underpinnings - this truck based DNA make it better suited for heavy towing and heavy duty off-road work, but less proficient in the urban environment than the more modern car-based crossovers. The 291HP, 4.2L engine is adequate, rather than exciting and many road tests seem to indicate that the larger (optional) V8 makes for quieter progress. Both road and engine noise are higher than most are used to in modern vehicles. In terms of safety the GMC Envoy SLE-2 2WD has had mixed results. Acceptable ratings for frontal impact, marginal for side and poor for rear impacts. On the plus side all GMC Envoys are now fitted with GM's StabiliTrak stability control and ABS is now standard. In summary if you do a lot of heavy duty towing, or if you live half way up a mountain track, then the GMC Envoy SLE-2 2WD may well be the truck for you. However if you are looking for civilised, urban transport to haul you and your family around, then there are much better choices. This is an old school SUV with old school capabilities - it's a big truck and it drives like one!