GMC Announces 2004 Envoy XUV Pricing

DETROIT, MI , June 24, 2003 - Buick released manufacturers suggested retail pricing (MSRP) today for the brand-new 2004 Rainier sport utility vehicle (SUV). Rainier arrives in Buick dealer showrooms this fall with a MSRP of $35,295 for the two-wheel-drive I-6 model and $38,745 for the all-wheel-drive V-8 model (both prices exclude a dealer freight charge of $650).

Rainier, a full-frame vehicle based on General Motors' award-winning mid-size utility architecture, is the first truck-based SUV in the Buick lineup. The five-passenger RWD/AWD Rainier joins Buick's seven-passenger FWD/AWD crossover, Rendezvous, in Buick showrooms to meet a variety of customer needs.

In addition to outstanding power and performance, Rainier provides sure-footed, refined handling; a smooth, quiet ride; a spacious, versatile interior; and superior safety characteristics, including dual-stage front air bags and available side air bags for the driver and front-seat passenger.

Rainier's Vortec 4200 inline six-cylinder engine - with 275 horsepower and 275 lb.-ft. of torque - delivers a level of power that drivers can really feel.

Exclusive to Rainier on GM's short-wheel-base, mid-size SUV architecture, this new Buick offers an optional, all-aluminum Vortec 5300 V-8 engine, Buick's first V-8 in eight model years. This broadens the vehicle's market appeal and enhances its performance and utility. The V-8 SFI (sequential fuel injection) engine provides 290 horsepower and 325 lb.-ft. of torque. The V-8 delivers a commanding driving experience, giving Rainier excellent low-speed and highway-acceleration characteristics.

Both powerplants are mated to the rugged, electronically controlled, GM Hydra-Matic 4L60-E four-speed transmission. Known for its smooth operation, precise shifting and robust performance in a variety of driving conditions, the 4L60-E also is used in GM performance sedans and other light trucks.

Another Rainier exclusive, QuietTuning, offers occupants a more peaceful ride with the inclusion of laminated windshield and front-door glass, as well as the increased use of sound absorption material throughout the vehicle.

"Rainier's base model includes a long list of standard features, such as perforated leather seating, OnStar, an electronic rear air suspension including load leveling, locking rear differential, fog lamps and much more. Rainier adds a new dimension to the Buick family of vehicles with a fully-functional, all-wheel-drive light truck with towing capability up to 6,700 pounds," said Chris Mazglad, Buick truck marketing director. "With all these attributes, Rainier will be equally at home at the country club, towing the ski boat or at the theater."

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