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by mkaresh  in Cars & Motorsports,  - Top 10
Aug 08 '01 - Updated Aug 02 '05
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Great engine. Very good ride and handling. Surprising level of refinement and luxury features.
Cons: A fifth gear would help, no lateral support, interior materials and panel fits subpar.
The Bottom Line: The all new 2002 Envoy greatly surpassed my expectations. This is a far superior vehicle to the also all-new Explorer.
It’s been a long time since General Motors has offered a competitive mid-sized SUV. The one they’ve been selling for the last few years is just a moderately upgraded version of the SUV Chevrolet and GMC started selling in 1983. So the basic ...
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by michiman1 - Top 100
Jun 23 '02
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Roomier than our previous GMC Jimmy - well appointed and comfortable
Cons: Lease payment terms are not as friendly as they once were.
The Bottom Line: If you have not yet looked at the GMC Envoy because you've seen them for years, you may be surprised. Check it out but be prepared for an increased payment.
In May of 2002 we started the hunt for a new vehicle since the lease was to expire on our 2000 GMC Jimmy. Previously, we had leased a 1996 and a 1998 GMC Jimmy and when my wife decided she wanted to purchase the 2002 GMC Envoy I was a bit...
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by cwangard
Nov 09 '01 - Updated Nov 11 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Engine power/smoothness, well equipped, great ride
Cons: fuel economy, small fuel tank
The Bottom Line: The MDX and Pathfinder are no slouches (the Explorer is), but Envoy matches and often outperforms -- and made in the USA to boot!
I recently purchased the Envoy after considering the Nissan Pathfinder, Acura MDX, and Ford Explorer. Honestly, I has pretty much decided to buy an MDX, but decided to drive an Envoy to "rule it out" before ordering the Acura. I was shocked to find...
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by landocommando
Oct 05 '01 - Updated Oct 12 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: VERY POWERFUL, VERY smooth ride, VERY strong, very well equiped, VERY RELIABLE, HIGH quality.
Cons: NONE
The Bottom Line: If you want an SUV with class leading power, class leading fuel economy, class leading value, and with a class leading ride quality, and GREAT STYLING, THE ENVOY IS KING.
THE MOTORTREND 2002 SUV OF THE YEAR! Here is what MotorTrend had to say. Motor Trend’s editorial staff selected this year’s winner after conducting ten rigorous tests on 14 vehicles. Contenders included: the Buick Rendezvous, Cadillac Escalade,...
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by nicco_p
May 23 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Smooth ride, strong and quiet engine, great third row legroom, good looking, available features
Cons: Third row doesn’t fold flat, should have more storage bins, handling is a little soft
The Bottom Line: I would recommend the Envoy XL. Has the cargo capacity of a Yukon but not the size and bulkiness of those full size SUV's .
I am very happy with my Envoy XL SLT. The SLT model comes with tons of standard features, the ride is smooth and quite, exactly what you would expect from an upscale vehicle but it's suspension is a little spongy. I am also very happy with the cargo...
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by baitis
Dec 01 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Engine, seats, styling, stiff body, very quiet, well engineered.
Cons: Cheap interior materials, windsheild seal was leaky, small gas tank, less clearance.
The Bottom Line: Take it for a spin; the Envoy is a posh, smooth SUV with a little rocket inside.
For many years, I had been driving a 1988 Ford Bronco. I have always enjoyed getting my bones jarred by bumps while riding on rough Montana dirt roads. I would always keep my left foot poised above the clutch, ready to vault over snow drifts while...
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by jwpearce
Oct 07 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Attractive vehicle with good towing capacity and lots of cargo space.
Cons: Less than smooth riding on rough roads. Rear-most backseat is difficult to access.
The Bottom Line: Highly recommended for towing, seating capacity and cargo space. 17 MPG even in city conditions with V-8 engine. Stylish, handles well, a decent SUV value.
I have had my Envoy XL for over a year. I am very pleased with it overall. The only problems we have had were limited to the A/C. When at idle, it does not keep the vehicle adequately cool. We purchased this SUV because it had seating for seven and ...
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by xpowdrman
Aug 19 '07
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Excellent fit and finish with good steering feedback and a quite and comfortable ride.
Cons: Somewhat flimsy rearview mirror mount. Blah instrument cluster design
The Bottom Line: Highly recommended due to the level of luxury, fit and finish, overall comfort and driveability.
I just (8/8/07) bought a 2002 GMC Envoy SLE 4X4 with 53,000 clearly pampered one-owner miles on it for $16,400 and so far it has exceeded my every expectation. I drove 3 other 02/03 Envoys before I found this one and they all seem to have aged quite ...
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by n8urgrl
May 11 '02 - Updated May 12 '02
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Comfortable ride, great turning radius
Cons: Complete engine replacement within 3 weeks of ownership
The Bottom Line: Wait until reliability has been well established for this new GMC model and think twice before purchasing a vehicle from General Motors (lack of customer care).
I did a lot of research into which SUV I would purchase before deciding to buy my 2002 GMC Envoy. I decided to buy the SLE model with 4WD, 6 CD system, cloth seats, and basically the standard options which are all very nice, including the On-Star...
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by jamez67
Mar 29 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Tight turning radius, several conveniences, good looks
Cons: Poor resale value, eats gas, dealers
The Bottom Line: I would take this vehicle for a one day test drive before I bought it, because it does have some little nuances that will pop out over long term driving.
We purchased our 2002 Envoy SLT 4wd in November of 2002. This was the last 2002 on the lot (a dealer demo), and we were trying to get in on the 0% financing. We immediately liked the Envoy's looks, and many of the gadgets it had. We were very very...
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by envoy_xl
Jul 08 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Acceleration, size for storage, looks, tons of standard features.
Cons: Size for parking, lower gas-mileage than cars, maximal AC requires movement
The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a great storage/towing/family vehicle with outstanding acceleration, I'd highly recommend the Envoy XL.
About 3 weeks ago I purchased an Envoy XL SLT (4/02 build) Monterey Maroon Metallic color with sunroof, heated seats, in dash 6 disk CD radio, 3.73 Rear axle ratio, and 17 inch polished wheels. Got the 6/60 extended warranty. Final (pre-tax) price was...
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by rj123456
May 20 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very powerful, smooth engine; spacious, comfortable interior, extremely well-equipped
Cons: Large turning radius (but goes with size!). Onstar is expensive.
The Bottom Line: Luxury, power, comfort, all in a great package at a decent price. GM's got a winner!
GM did well not to squeeze in the third seat in the regular Envoy/Trailblazer/Bravada platform, opting for a stretched version that is 18" longer than the competing Acura MDX and soon-to-be-launched Honda Pilot.
I looked closely at the Acura...
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by butrfliez
Aug 29 '02
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: Handles Nicely. Great turning radius. Comfortable.
Cons: Fuel Tank Too Small Air Conditioning Weak Cup holder hits shift handle
The Bottom Line: My final recommendation is BUYER BEWARE BECAUSE THEY DON'T CARE.......
BUYER PLEASE BEWARE - THEY DO NOT CARE.....:( :( :(
I purchased a brand new 2002 GMC Envoy in November of 2001. I loved the vehicle. It is a new model put out by General Motors. Basically, that makes me one of the guinea pigs for them to...
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by lithous
Feb 12 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Made by U.S. in U.S. with mostly U.S., Smooth idle, Turning radius,Great DIC
Cons: Needs overdrive in tranny
The Bottom Line: This vehicle breaks down less than Windows. You won't have buyers remorse like Dan Snyder. Only the Prince of Nyrobi would dislike the fit & finish.
I really like my Envoy a lot. Then again I like to buy U.S. so I really had little choice except to buy a GM vehicle. Which I am not complaining, I like GM but it would be nice if there was more than one U.S. assembled, U.S. engine & trans (leaves out...
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by komondor
Aug 14 '01 - Updated Mar 11 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great Styling Functional Lots of Standard
Options
Cons: Gas Mileage Could Be better Slow wipers
The Bottom Line: For 2003 GM has cheapened the vehicle a bit and some standard feature optional. Not sure I would buy again!
Vehicle competitive but many new SUVs to look at!
This is an update to my original review!
I now have 33,000 miles on the vehicle I am basically happy but the mileage is still only 18 mpg with mostly 45-65 mph driving with almost no stop and go! I do live at 6,000 feet, but my old pickup that...
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