GMC revived the Envoy name for 2002 on a brand-new midsize model related to the Chevrolet Trailblazer. The five-passenger Envoy arrived first, and GMC soon added the extended-length seven-passenger Envoy XL that featured three rows of seats. All 2006 models come standard with General Motors’ StabiliTrak electronic stability system. The regular Envoy’s 4.2-liter inline-six-cylinder engine has slightly more power for 2006, and a 5.3-liter V-8 is still offered for Denali models. For 2006, V-8-equipped Envoys gain Displacement on Demand technology to improve fuel economy. The system was previously optional. Upscale Denali editions of the Envoy and Envoy XL feature aluminum wheels, [...]
