It wasn't too long ago that cars didn't have interiors this luxurious. Envoy's seats are trimmed in supple two-tone leather; the steering wheel and shifter are accorded similar treatment. For 2000, the passenger seat joins the driver's seat with multiple power adjustments, including power lumbar and heated surfaces on both front seats. The driver now gets two position memory buttons. Genuine Zebrano wood graces the console and door trim.Large controls are angled toward the driver that are easy to use. Delco Bose audio is standard, complete with special speakers mounted in the doors and a six-CD changer in the console. A welcome change last year is a steering wheel with hubs; a mini-pack airbag improves the appearance as well as the view of the instrument panel. Power equipment abounds in the Envoy. The windows and locks are powered, and remote locking is standard. So are power mirrors, not only adjusting the view but also folding in for tight parking spots and car washes. All glass aft of the B-pillar is tinted. Both the inside rearview mirror and the outside mirrors are electrochromatic - they dim automatically when bright lights are behind you. Climate control is the set-and-forget type; dial up a temperature and the computer-controlled system maintains fan speed and directs the air to where it's needed. An overhead mini-console includes HomeLink, a trip computer and compass. A rear wiper is standard and includes a wet-arm washer. Also out back is an air compressor outlet for inflating everything from flat tires to soccer balls. The rear hatch can be opened completely, and the rear glass can be opened separately for quick stowage.
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