- While considered somewhat obsolete today, the GMC Savana is a durable, multi-passenger full-size van that doubles as a cargo van. Previously identified as the "Rally" van, the Savana features several wheelbase sizes and engine options up to the 300-hp 6-liter V-8 to accommodate the needs of group organizations or simply the large family. The Savana can carry up to 15 people depending on the model, according to edmunds.com. Previous GMC vans are: 1964-70 Handi-Van and Handi-Bus; the 1985-2005 Safari minivan; and the 1970-1996 Vandura and Rally.
- The 2008 GMC Acadia.
The Acadia is GMC's full-sized crossover SUV that features truck-based strength and passenger-car qualities. It's designed to carry large families with a versatile performance of comfortable city driving and long-distance trips. It features unibody construction similar to passenger cars and is powered by a V-6 engine in either front- or all-wheel-drive models. Gas mileage is 17 mpg in the city and 24 on the highway, which is fairly good for a full-size SUV, according to edmunds.com. - The GMC Envoy ended production in 2008.
GMC poroduced the Envoy from 1998 to 2008 as a mid-size SUV. It shared the same platform and many mechanical components of the Chevrolet TrailBlazer. It was offered in two- and all-wheel-drive and was built with the more truck-like body-on-frame configuration. It was designed to carry only five passengers, although the luxury Denali trim was offered as an option. Power options ranged from the 4.2-liter straight six-cylinder engine, to the 302-hp 5.3-liter V-8, according to edmunds.com. - The Yukon dates to 1937, when it debuted as the twin to the Chevrolet Suburban, and shared the same name until 2000 when it received the Yukon nameplate. The name might have changed, but for all intent and purposes, the Yukon remained a carbon copy of the Suburban. It's offered as a two- or four-door model, two- or four-wheel drive and passenger capacity up to nine people. It's spacious and features a wide variety of V-6 and V-8 engine options, according to edmunds.com.
- The venerable GMC Jimmy was produced frm 1969-2005.
The GMC Jimmy disappeared in 2005, but it has the distinction of being one of the longest-running nameplates in the General Motors arsenal of cars and trucks. Debuting in 1969 to compete against the Jeep and International-Harvester Scout, the Jimmy was more popular than the Chevy Blazer because of its rugged looks and excellent towing capacity. It shared the Blazer's engine options and trim levels, which included the luxury LTZ trim level.
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