The Envoy comes in two sizes: regular and extra-long. The standard-length Envoy is a compelling alternative to the Ford Explorer and other mid-size SUVs. Smooth, stable, and responsive, the Envoy comes with a smooth, powerful inline six-cylinder engine that gives up nothing to the Explorer, even when the Ford is equipped with its optional V8. The Envoy is a five-passenger SUV with just two rows of comfortable seats.
The is the extra-long model, a stretched, long-wheelbase version of the Envoy XL that features third-row seating. Some buyers see the XL as a less-expensive alternative to the full-size GMC Yukon. Indeed, the is actually longer than the Yukon. can carry seven passengers, and an optional V8 engine is available. Its third row adds versatility. But because it's longer and heavier, the doesn't seem to handle as well as the standard Envoy XL, nor does it feel as reassuring as the wider Yukon.
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