2005 GMC Envoy XL SLT Road Test

Along with strong braking, the Envoy is fitted with dual-stage driver and front passenger airbags as standard equipment. A

In either SLE or SLT trim level, the Envoy XL comes with a lot of standard features. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, American Auto Press)

side-impact curtain airbag is available to protect the front and second row outboard passengers. This feature is standard equipment on the upscale SLT trim level. Unfortunately, an audible warning system to detect objects, potentially children, behind the Envoy when reversing it is not available. On the other hand, should the need for roadside assistance or emergency aid arise, OnStar telecommunications is standard equipment.

The Envoy XL is available in either the SLE trim level or the uptown SLT configuration. Either way, purchasers receive a lot of standard features. The SLE content list includes air conditioning with dual-zone manual controls, rear climate controls, power steering, tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats with driver-side lumbar adjustment, center console, cupholders, second- and third-row split folding seats, heated power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD player, digital clock, tachometer, variable-intermittent wipers, map lights, cargo cover, rear defogger, intermittent rear wiper/washer, automatic headlights, floor mats, theft-deterrent system, rear privacy glass, roof rails, fog lights,

The Envoy XL SLT is a very functional, comfortable, relaxing vehicle. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, American Auto Press)

cornering lights, trailer hitch, seven-wire trailer harness, full-size spare tire, and 245/65R17 tires on alloy wheels.

Claiming SLT status will add leather upholstery, eight-way power front seats, driver-seat and mirror memory, dual-zone automatic climate controls, steering wheel-mounted radio and climate controls, rear radio controls, rear headphone jacks, mirror-mounted turn-signal lights, trip computer, illuminated visor mirrors, universal garage-door opener, outside-temperature indicator, and automatic day/night rearview mirror with compass. If this list of goodies still leaves one salivating for more, a number of option packages exist to ensure the Envoy not only rides like a limo, but has the luxury accoutrements to go with it.