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Used 2005 GMC Envoy XL Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

A vehicle with great quality

Charles, 04/01/2005
2005 GMC Envoy XL SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have been driving for over 60 years and have not found a vehicle that I have been more satified with. As far as I can determine after driving and close inspection I feel that the Envoy compare very well with any vehicle of Japanese manufacture. As a registered Quality Engineer, I feel that that in the Envoy the American manufacturer has met and exceeded the quality from Japan. I feel that anyone purchaceing the Envoy will be completely satisfied with the quality and workmanship on the GMC Envoy.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Great on Long Trips

Rick, 11/07/2005
2005 GMC Envoy XL Denali 4WD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We recently drove from CT to FL & back. A very good experience. Seats never got uncomfortable & multiple adjustments & heating are great. The ride was pretty smooth & quiet. Very easy to drive for long periods. You feel some vibrations/bumps, but this is a truck and not a true luxury car. We wanted the extra cargo space of the XL vs. the extra seating, but it is nice to know it is there. We actually think there is more leg room in the 3rd row than the 2nd. Plenty of gadgets to keep everyone busy (rear DVD especially). We averaged about 20MPG (up to 22MG at slower speeds) even when fully loaded & going 70-75 MPH. Has the cargo & people space of a large SUV in a manageable mid-size package.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great SUV, Lots of Power

e4bnav, 07/16/2005
2005 GMC Envoy XL Denali 4WD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I'm very satisfied with this vehicle. Rides great. Handling is acceptable for an SUV. Most leg room in the third row seating of any competitor in its class. My first SUV and I'm satisfied. Looked at the Pathfinder, Explorer, Murano, Pilot, and 4-Runner. Couldn't beat the features and roominess of the Envoy for the price they were offering. If they didn't have the employee pricing, I would have gone for the Pathfinder. Still, the Pathfinder does not have as much third seat leg room.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

GM has some catching up to do

jjones64, 06/05/2005
2005 GMC Envoy XL Denali Rwd 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Overall, this vehicle is nice, but when compared to Nissan and Toyota build quality, styling, and engineering, the Japanese vehicles win hands down - without question. I bought the Envoy because GM is making serious deals on them right now. It was the right financial move, but not my first choice in vehicles. The Nissan Pathfinder is most definitely the better vehicle, albeit smaller

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4.75 out of 5 stars

A great total package!

Starino, 05/18/2005
2005 GMC Envoy XL Denali 4WD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

A great total package vechicle. Has advantages of a truck with the driving of a smaller car or SUV, and ride of a Caddie.

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