Not sure if this is the right place to post this but got this from a close friend at GM....it is GMC Envoys' response to the AV with all the next generation stuff.
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GMC Introduces Another Industry-First Product - The Revolutionary Envoy XUV
DETROIT - General Motors' GMC division has dramatically raised the bar of sport utility functionality with the introduction of the revolutionary 2004 GMC Envoy XUV.
Envoy XUV, an exclusive GMC product, is the most adaptable SUV ever offered with unprecedented levels of versatility, functional innovation and state-of-the-art technology. Envoy XUV sets a new benchmark in sport utility capability with a host of industry-first features including:
* Power-sliding rear roof: With a touch of a button, Envoy XUV easily converts the cargo area from fully enclosed to open-air. This never-before-offered transformation allows Envoy XUV to transport large, tall items ranging from armoires and refrigerators to small trees and bikes. The advantages of an open air cargo space give the Envoy XUV unrivaled versatility.
* Next generation Midgatetm with power glass: Along with its exclusive power-sliding rear roof, Envoy XUV's advanced Midgate is the key to versatility. The Midgate glass can be raised or lowered with a push of a button. When the window is raised, the passenger compartment is sealed off from the rear cargo area. Lower the glass, fold and tumble the seats, and flip down the Midgate to create a wide, extended cargo that's wide enough to fit multiple 4x8 building sheets.
* All-weather cargo area: The rear cargo area is engineered to be the most heavy duty and weather resistant in the industry. Plus, it has an innovative QuickDrain system that can channel as much as 22 cubic inches of water per second out of the cargo area. This allows the cargo area to be quickly cleaned with a simple garden hose after hauling wet or messy items like mulch or topsoil. Cargo area versatility is further enhanced by four tie-down rings that secure items of various shapes and sizes. And, an extensive selection of available GM Accessories expands Envoy XUV's cargo carrying versatility.
* Drop or swing tailgate with power window: As the industry's only drop or swing tailgate with a power window, Envoy XUV's dual-function tailgate provides increased flexibility. The tailgate power window can be raised or lowered at the touch of a button. With the window fully lowered, the tailgate can be dropped for ease-of-loading and unloading. The tailgate can also swing right, allowing bumper access to the cargo area.
Envoy XUV's reconfiguration features were designed to allow consumers to perform every functional change with ease. With a push of a button, Envoy XUV's power-sliding roof, tailgate window and Midgate glass opens or closes. The tailgate drops or swings right with one-handed operation for ease of loading and unloading. And, the seats and Midgate can be reconfigured in seconds without tools.
"Envoy XUV is an outstanding compliment to the Envoy family and to GMC's portfolio of Professional Grade products, said Lynn Myers, Pontiac-GMC general manager. "The features, benefits and capabilities of the Envoy XUV are truly amazing," she added.
Sharing the same platform as the award-winning GMC Envoy XL, Envoy XUV is the embodiment of Professional Grade engineering. Envoy XUV is specifically designed to meet the diverse needs of today's SUV customers in one multifunctional vehicle.
For all its versatility, Envoy XUV never forgets its family roots. Envoy XUV maintains the expressive styling and unsurpassed levels of comfort, performance, and amenities inherent in Envoy's five- and seven-passenger models.
"Our research has proven that a large number of SUV customers want multifunctional, cargo-carrying capability without sacrificing passenger comfort and accommodations, said Craig Bierley, Envoy marketing director. "Envoy XUV is the first and only sport utility vehicle that fills this gap," he added.
Standard power comes from the award-winning all-aluminum Vortec 4200 inline six-cylinder engine that delivers a segment leading 275 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque. For those who require added towing capability, the available all-aluminum Vortec 5300 V8 generates 285 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are mated to the proven Hydra-Matic 4L60-E four-speed automatic transmission.
Envoy XUV makes its public debut in September at the Texas State Fair. Production begins in mid-2003 at GM's Oklahoma City plant.
For more information on Envoy XUV, consumers can visit
www.gmc.com or call 1-888-ENVOY4U
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