If you're looking to haul five people and the occasional eight-foot dresser in a midsize SUV, the Envoy XUV has the competition beat -- in fact, there really is no competition.
Strong six- or eight-cylinder power, clean interior design, reconfigurable cargo area.
Spongy suspension, numb steering, some low-grade interior materials, odd exterior proportions.
Available Envoy XUV SUV Models
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SLE
SLT
Seating has been restyled and boasts comfort and quality improvements this year. A touchscreen DVD-based navigation system is now available, and the SLT trim includes burled wood accents inside. A stereo system with CD/MP3 compatibility and full-length side curtain airbags (replacing last year's front-seat side airbags) are also new this year.
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