About GMC Envoy XL
The GMC Envoy XL is a mid-size SUV that made its debut in the 1998 model year. Initially considered as a luxury version of the GMC Jimmy SUV, it was built with the Chevrolet TrailBlazer and Oldsmobile Bravada. The model years of the vehicles are from 1998 to 2009. Motor Trend magazine named GMC Envoy Sport/Utility of the Year for 2002.
The year 1998 had witnessed the first generations of GMC Envoy when a year before the Chevrolet TrailBlazer was introduced. Many different parts were found in Envoy XL including a remote trunk release, passenger seats, heated drivers, and a Bose sound system, giving passengers a comfortable driving experience. In terms of security features, It was equipped with a four-wheel ABS braking system standard and standard front driver and passenger airbags. Then the year 2001 saw the birth of the second generation of Envoy as a 2002 model. The GMT360 Envoy updated parts of the engine from the previous 4.3L V6 to Vortec 4200 4.2L inline-6 parts. From 2002 to 2005, the 4200 Vortec 4200 I6 engine parts had gotten a good name as one of Ward's 10 Best Engines.
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From 2002 to 2006, GMC offered users Envoy XL SUV with the wheelbase extended. It was sixteen inches longer in wheelbase and length than the standard-length Envoy. The body of the XL was designed longer for users' third-row seating. Broader space was rendered in access and rear-seat room due to raised roofline over the third-row seat. The XL was extended to a 129-inch wheelbase, becoming only one inch shorter than the full-size Yukon XL (Chevrolet Suburban) wheelbase. In 2006, Stabilitrak stability control became a standard alongside cruise control, OnStar, as well as a tire pressure monitoring system. However, the XUV was dropped from the model line for 2006 due to low sales of the car. After Moraine Assembly closed, GMC ended sales of the model line after the 2009 model year and in the GMC line, it was mostly replaced with the GMC Terrain CUV wagon.
The Envoy XL enjoys a great reputation for its outstanding performance and comfortable driving experience. It is popular among wide customers varying from the young and old. The model has always been praised for its strong power, solid handling, satisfactory function, and delicate parts for passengers. Besides, the shapely exterior will make it possible for you to drive autos of various styles. When you choose this reliable car, you may use OEM parts when the vehicle needs repair.