1990-1994 GMC Jimmy - Consumer Guide Automotive

Category	GMC Jimmy 4WD Rating (See All Ratings)

Performance	5

Fuel Economy	3

Ride Quality	4

Steering/Handling/Braking	4

Quietness	3

Controls/Materials	4

Interior Room	5

Room/Comfort (rear)	4

Cargo Capacity	7

Value within Class	5

Total Score:	44

Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category

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1990-1994 GMC Jimmy Review

Launched in 1983, GMC's S15 Jimmy and the nearly identical Chevrolet S10 Blazer were among the first compact sport-utility vehicles. A potent 4.3-liter V6 was the standard engine by 1990, and Jimmy could have either 2- or 4-wheel drive. Antilock rear brakes were standard, but power steering was standard only on 2WD models. All 4x4s got GM's Insta-Trac 4WD, a part-time system not for use on dry pavement. Automatic-locking front hubs and shift-on-the-fly were included. Front bucket seats were standard; a 2-place rear bench with folding seatback optional.

Year to Year Changes

1991 GMC Envoy: A 4-door version debuted in spring of 1990 as a '91 model, on a longer wheelbase that promised a better ride. Manual shift now was standard; automatic transmission optional. A revised fuel injection and air-cleaner system was supposed to improve engine starting.

1992 GMC Envoy: A more potent High-Performance V6 engine became available, delivering 200 horsepower. The sport-utility's S15 prefix was dropped, leaving only the Jimmy designation. A high-performance, limited-edition Typhoon 4-door model held a 280-horsepower turbocharged V6 engine, and came with permanently engaged 4-wheel drive. 4WD models could now have an electronic-shift transfer case, operated by a dashboard button. Antilock braking now was standard on all models and the speedometer was revised.

1993 GMC Envoy: A new SLT trim level became available for 2-doors, while the 4-door SLS adopted a monochromatic look, with body-color grille and wheels. The basic V6 gained 5 horsepower. Both engines got a balance shaft to reduce vibration.

1994 GMC Envoy: New safety features included side door guard beams and a center high-mounted stoplamp. The high-performance Typhoon was dropped.

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