Envoy Pet Pro

FOR RELEASE: October 29, 2001

GMC Envoy Pet Pro Makes It Easier, Safer to Take Along the Family Pet

Unexpected comfort – in areas such as interior roominess, features and amenities, and smooth ride – is a hallmark of GMC Envoy. With the Envoy Pet Pro, unexpected comfort is extended to the family pet.

“A large percentage of Envoy owners take their dogs or other pets with them on family trips and other occasions,” said Jeanne Brooks, Envoy’s assistant brand manager, product. “The Envoy Pet Pro makes it easy to transport pets safely and comfortably, which adds to the enjoyment and peace of mind of Envoy owners.”

Separated by a net from the second row of passenger seats, the rear cargo compartment focuses on pet transporting needs. Special air vents bring increased air flow to the area. A modular cargo management design provides rear storage units that are customized for pet supplies such as a water jug, water and food dish, or food and treats. An integrated vacuum cleaner will help keep the interior clean. If an owner prefers to transport his or her pet in the second seating row, a pet safety belt integrated with the regular safety belt system helps keep the animal secure.

A dog ramp slides out of the Envoy Pet Pro’s rear cargo area – a significant aid especially to older dogs who may find it difficult to jump into the rear, and who may be too heavy for their owners to pick up. The ramp is integrated with a pull-out tray that makes it easier to load cargo into the rear compartment.

Families that bring their pets along with them often need additional space to carry their own luggage. To meet that need, the Envoy Pet Pro is outfitted with a modular roof rack and a hard-top luggage carrier that is painted to match the lake frost green exterior paint. A modular trailer hitch adds the capability to tow or to add a cargo carrier or other equipment.

Human passengers also will find plenty of comfort in the Envoy Pet Pro, with amenities such as rear seat window shades, molded carpet floor mats, and a steering wheel with brushed nickel trim accents.

Need to call in a grooming appointment from the road? Simply snap your personal wireless phone into the vehicle’s Cellport 3000 hands-free docking unit, use its Voice Command technology, and dial the kennel by saying the numbers without removing your hands from the steering wheel. The system’s digital signal processing technology will filter out Fido's whining and barking.

VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS

• Rear compartment focuses on pet
• Net provides barrier to second row
• 2nd row seat protective cover
• Rear compartment cargo management provides storage space for water jug, water and food dish, food and treats,
• Integrated vacuum cleaner
• Special air vents
• Pull-out tray for easier loading
• Dog ramp
• Cushion for pet
• Pet safety belt integrated into second row
• Luggage rack with GM SPO hard top luggage carrier
• Reese Dual Port System hitch mounted carrier with swing-out cargo carrying bin
• GM SPO brushed metal running boards
• Cell port hands free cell phone system
• Rear seat window shades
• Molded, embroidered carpet floor mats
• Breed steering wheel with brushed nickel accents
• Lake Frost Green exterior paint