2004 GMC Envoy XUV Review
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
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.
Pros
Strong six- or eight-cylinder power, clean interior design, reconfigurable cargo area.
Cons
Spongy suspension, numb steering, some low-grade interior materials, odd exterior proportions.
What's New for 2004
The Envoy XUV is an all-new model based on the Envoy XL sport-utility with the third-row seating area turned into a reconfigurable cargo hold a la Chevy Avalanche. But the XUV goes one better by offering a power-sliding rear roof section in addition to its fold-down midgate and all-weather cargo area.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
The best of both
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2004 GMC Envoy XUV SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Who doesn't wanted all. Well now you can, The luxury of an suv, smooth ride comfortable,roomy, handles more like a big car than an suv, and the versitilty of a truck. Knowing the whole time with a flip of a couple of switches, your not limited where you go based on what vehiclbe your driving. In the Xuv pick up your Tv, furniture,apliances,without any problems. True story bought washer and dryer told the guy I was in the blue suv he got a little upset and explain that they only load if it fits the vehicle. I told him it will. He mumbled thinking he would have to d-box the items and squeeze them in. When I open the roof, drop the tail gate he's words "nice, I would have never guessed that"
Favorite Features
Multiply 12 volt plugs inside. 4 up front and 1 in back. All glass on switches, not like avalanche, were you physically have to take out the glass and store it. I like the suspension, it gives a smooth ride.
Suggested Improvements
The rear end its too fat, and lifted to high. In the back below he glass, big blind spot in back. Back up camera.would be nice, better radio, and if possible midgate let it drop down the other way and let it be 3rd row. this way you really can do it all
Sweat Ride
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 GMC Envoy XUV SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I love this SUV. She rides like a cadillac and handles very well on both the highway and the back road hills. Gas millage is ok I guess for a SUV but making a sacrafice for comfort is well worth it.
Favorite Features
love the seat memory and the heated seats are great too
Suggested Improvements
improve fuel milage would be nice
A real SUV
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2004 GMC Envoy XUV SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Have used this vehicle like a truck, hauling appliances, furniture easy with the retractable roof. Perfect for taking the dog with mid window and can rinse out the back area. Looks like a SUV and behaves like a truck. Also with sunroof open ,roof open and windows down looks like a beach mobile.
Favorite Features
Multipurpose vehicle, carry 5 people or haul stuff. That sliding roof with extended area in back.
Suggested Improvements
Fuel economy
Love it
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 GMC Envoy XUV SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I bought this truck because I own a couple of properties and I have to occasionally lug around doors and things. So this truck isnt my everyday car but I love driving it. It is so comfy and I love the design with the fold down seats and the roll off roof. I already moved a huge cabinet and it was perfect for the job! Its also a great "dog" truck. I have 3 dogs and love to take them for drives. I havent rinsed out the back cargo area yet but I was told that was an option. You can't fit seven people but when do you drive 7 people around? Its great for people who want the utility of a pickup truck but want the "wholeness" of an SUV. I love it!
Favorite Features
Love the roll off roof. How cool is that?
Suggested Improvements
Just wish they would remake this ride in some sort of hybrid. Gas mileage stinks! But what SUV gets good gas mileage?
Pretty Cool
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2004 GMC Envoy XUV SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Very well equipped vehicle. I love the handling as well as the comfort of the ride. Seats five comfortably with room to spare. The only downfall is wheel bearing and ball joint problems. Underpowered and my full size pickup with a V8 gets better fuel economy.
Favorite Features
Driver memory settings
Suggested Improvements
Power and fuel economy should not both be sacraficed
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