The Envoy was a luxury trim line of the GMC Jimmy SUV (the same platform as the Chevrolet Blazer) for 1998. This version used a 190 hp (142 kW) Vortec 4300. It was taken off the line after the 2000 model year. In 2002 the new redesigned Envoy replaced the Jimmy name in GMC's lineup.

The Envoy was voted Motor Trend magazine's SUV of the Year for 2002 and; the 4200 Vortec I6 engine has been named in Ward's 10 Best Engines list every year since its debut.

For 2007 has standard Stability control, OnStar, and cruise control are now standard equipment across trims. The GMC Envoy features a wide array of refined and elegant SUVs. The standard Envoy is a five-passenger SUV with two rows of comfortable seating.

The SLE and SLT models can effortlessly take on other SUVs in their segment, including the Ford Explorer, although the Explorer offers far more superior driving dynamics in comparison. It has a basic warranty of 36 months/ 36000 miles.

The Envoy offers a myriad options to choose from; DVD entertainment, XM Satellite Radio, and OnStar telecommunications, power-adjustable pedals, tilt-and-slide sunroof, automatic load-leveling rear suspension, navigation, and Bose premium sound system (available for SLT models) with MP3 player. The 2WD models may be availed with a locking rear differential and traction control.

The 2007 GMC Envoy is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in 6 trims: the Envoy SLE and SLT. The SLE 2WD is equipped with a standard 4.2-liter (L) I6, 291-horsepower (hp) engine. It has a torque of 277 pound-feet (lb-ft) and achieves a fuel economy of 16/22 mpg (city/highway) for the 2WD and 15/21 mpg (city/highway) for the 4WD.

A 4-speed Automatic transmission (AT) with overdrive is standard across trims. The 2WD has a towing capacity of 6300 lbs and the 4WD has a towing capacity of 6200 lbs.

The Envoy models were given a few exterior upgrades for 2007 like the new chrome grille accent and body side molding, but it remains largely unchanged for 2007. The SLE and SLT trim levels now sport new side and rear badges.

All Envoy models are now geared up with a single antenna for OnStar and XM Satellite Radio.

The Envoy is a statement in style and performance; it is geared up with standard exterior equipment that helps reinforce this fact. Some of them include: front and rear fascias with color-key, rear step (includes a pad), fog lamps, solar-ray deep tinted glass, bright trim molded plastic, and an additional chrome accented, body-colored grille, dual halogen composite headlamps with automatic lamp control, luggage rack, rear door liftgate, wipers, and more.

The leather upholstery in the Envoy SLT is elegant and plush, but the cloth in the SLE offers the driver a snugger seat. The driver's bucket seat in the SLT is eight-way power adjustable, with two-way lumbar support, optional heat, and shoulder belts fixed to the seatbacks.

The SLT sports a burl woodgrain trim on the center stack and console. The brushed nickel interior trim gives it a plush ambience and the four big round registers for heating and air conditioning are done up in nickel too.

The four-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel with climate, audio, and cruise control is standard on the SLT.

Roomy and comfortable, the Envoy models provide ample first- and second-row head, leg, shoulder, and hip room.

The rear cargo panel with an adjustable-height level-feature maximizes cargo space with its versatility. The flat load floor in the rear can be extended when the seats are folded, or raised to conceal articles stored beneath it.

Some standard and available interior features comprise: manual air conditioning (SLE), automatic air conditioning (SLT), rear cargo convenience net and mat (SLT), rear compartment 5-floor cargo tie down, overhead console with available Universal Home Remote (not available on the SLE), electronic cruise control with set and resume speed, rear-window electric defogger, power programmable door locks, (that unlock with removal of ignition key and lockout protection), rear child security door locks, Driver Convenience Package with dual-zone, automatic air conditioning, inside rearview mirror with compass, leather wrapped steering wheel rim, rear audio controls, Driver Information Center (standard on the SLT), Enhanced Quiet Package with strategically placed elements for sound insulation, Keyless entry, OnStar, Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Package and sunroof (available on the SLT).

The Envoy offers a choice of truly impressive engine options. It has a smooth and comfortable driving quality and can handle any kind of terrain with a rare savoir faire. The vehicle's steering and handling could use a stint in the refinement department though. Suspension needs some fine tuning too.

The 4.2L 6-cylinder engine dishes out some powerful performance and heaps of torque. Transmission is responsive; seamless shifts have the Envoy taking on uphill roads effortlessly. Towing is ample and it has a towing capacity of 6300 pounds with the 2WD, 6200 pounds with the 4WD.

The Envoy earned five stars (the absolute best) when equipped with the optional airbags for front and rear passenger protection in the NHTSA's side-impact test.

It earned three stars for driver and four stars for front-passenger protection for frontal-impact.

Standard safety features on the base Envoy comprise driver and right front-passenger front air bags with passenger sensing system, 4-wheel antilock brakes (the 4-wheel disc helps reduce wheel lockup during hard braking on slippery or dry surfaces), daytime running lamps (includes automatic exterior lamp control), OnStar with 1-year safe and sound service and Theft-deterrent System ( PASS lock). Full-length head curtain airbags are optional.