2004 GMC Envoy XUV New Car Buyer's Guide

What's New for the 2004 GMC Envoy XUV?
Remember the 1963 Studebaker Lark Daytona Wagonaire? Someone at General Motors does. Like the Studebaker, the new 2004 GMC Envoy XUV features a rear roof panel that retracts allowing tall items to be carried in the cargo area. Four decades of advancement in the field of automotive engineering has produced a sealed passenger compartment when the retractable roof is open; a next-generation "midgate" glass can be raised and lowered between the seats and the cargo space. Additionally, the tailgate can drop down or swing to the side, and the weather-resistant cargo area offers a drainage system for easy cleaning. Otherwise, the 2004 GMC Envoy XUV looks similar to and drives just like six- and eight-cylinder versions of the GMC Envoy XL.

Advantages of the 2004 GMC Envoy XUV:

• Extreme versatility
• Strong V6 and available V8 powertrains
• Ride quality

Objections to the 2004 GMC Envoy XUV:

• Fuel economy
• Long-distance front seat comfort
• Poor interior materials quality

Editor's Advice:
For the handy do-it-yourselfer with a brood to haul during the week, the 2004 GMC Envoy XUV is in a class all by itself. Too bad the vehicle upon which it is based is no better than average.