2011 GMC Envoy XUV

The 2011 GMC Envoy XUV is the best buy if you can’t decide between an SUV and a crew-cab pickup. It combines the enclosed cargo compartment of an SUV with a roofless bed to allow the transport of tall, bulky items as in a pickup truck. This variation in a standard truck makes the different from the trucks of its class. The retractable roof section over the rear cargo compartment in The 2011 GMC Envoy XUV – the eXtra Utility Vehicle will remind you of the Studebaker Wagonaire of the mid-1960s — a station wagon that also had a retracting roof over the back section.

Some unique features in The 2011 GMC Envoy XUV include:

 

  • The rear portion of the roof slides forward on the press of button, exposing a 32-by-32-inch opening for tall items.
  • Apart from the power roof, the XUV also features a two-way tailgate with a power window.
  • The XUV also features a Midgate, a movable partition between the passenger and cargo areas. With the Midgate up and the glass raised, the cargo area is completely sealed off from the passengers.

 

The 2011 GMC Envoy XUV’s passenger capacity and the reconfigurable cargo area sets the XUV apart from the crowd and gives it an upper hand in the competition. The 2011 2011 GMC Envoy XUV comes in two trim levels: SLE and SLT.

  • The Base SLE is equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels, a deluxe cloth interior, dual-zone climate control, the OnStar communications system and a six-speaker AM/FM stereo with a CD player.
  • The SLT models come with almost every feature available, including a driver information center, automatic climate control, power front seats (with memory for the driver), leather upholstery and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with satellite radio and climate controls. The optional features include a DVD-based navigation system, an in-dash CD changer, power-adjustable pedals and a load-leveling rear suspension.

The performance features on 2011 GMC Envoy XUV include:

  • A two or four wheel drive, and with either six or eight-cylinder power
  • The standard Vortec 4200 (4.2-liter) inline six provides 275 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque, sufficient to tow up to 5,800 pounds.
  • That cargo capacity of 6,500 pounds with 290 horses and 325 lb-ft, the Vortec 5300 (5.3-liter) V8
  • A four-speed automatic transmission
  • The base engine is rated by the EPA at 15 for city/20 for highway for 2WD (15/19 4WD) while the V8 is rated at 15 for city/19 for highway (14/18 4WD)

The safety features on The 2011 GMC Envoy XUV are the standard with four-wheel antilock disc brakes, side-impact air bags for the front passengers and three-point seatbelts at all seating positions. The interiors include a spacious cabin that can accommodate upto five passengers. The overall driving impressions rates that the Envoy provides a comfortable and a smooth ride with superior dynamics. Get the free price quotes on The 2011 GMC Envoy XUV.

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