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1997 GMC Sonoma Review: Summary & Specs

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1997 GMC Sonoma Review

A Personal Pickup for Work or Play.

1997 Sonoma Review Summary & Specifications

The Sonoma line is one of the most versatile compact trucks on the market

with models and options to suit a wide range of drivers.

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1997 GMC Sonoma Specs
Vehicle CategoryPickups
EditorSue Mead
Model Lineup
Engines (standard)2.2-liter 4-cyl.
Engines (optional)4.3-liter V6
Transmissions (standard)5-speed manual
Transmissions (optional)4-speed automatic
Safety Equipment (standard)Driver-side airbag, 4-wheel ABS
Safety Equipment (optional)
Basic Warranty3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled InLinden, NJ and Shreveport, LA
Manufacturer Phone1-800-462-8782
Manufacturer URLwww.gmc.com
Base Price MSRP12127


1997 GMC Sonoma Specs as Tested
Model Tested MSRP4WD SLS Short Bed
Standard Equipment4WD SLS short bed) AM/FM stereo, clock, tinted glass, full instrumentation, 60/40 front bench seat, intermittent wiper/ washer, painted rear step bumper, full carpeting with floor mats, dual lighted visor mirrors
Destination Charge
Options as Tested (MSRP)Air conditioning, aluminum alloy wheels, tilt steering column, cruise control, high-back bucket seats, SLS decor, AM/FM/CD sound system, 4.3-liter engine
Gas Guzzler Tax
Price as Tested24092
Layout
Horse Power118 @ 5200
Torque130 @ 2800
Fuel Economy20/27
Wheelbase189.0
Length/Width/Height205.0/67.9/63.3
Track Front/Rear54.5/54.6
Turning Radius36.9
Seating Capacity3
Front Head/Hip/Leg room39.5/52.0/42.4
Middle Head/Hip/Leg room
Rear Head/Hip/Leg room
Trunk Volume48.1
Payload
Towing Capacity6000
Front SuspensionIndependent
Rear SuspensionLive axle
Ground Clearance
Curb Weight2930
Stock TiresP205/75R-15
Brakes Front/Reardisc/drum
Fuel Capacity19.0
1997 GMC Sonoma