2002 Chevrolet S10 Review Summary & Specs
Base Regular Cab Pickup
Drives like a sedan with a big trunk.
Summary & Specs
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The Chevrolet S-10 is a truck. It rides like a truck, it corners like a truck. As a truck, it has more cargo room than passenger room. If that's what you need, or if that's what you want, you most likely won't mind a ride that will never compare to that of an automobile. In that regard, the S-10 is like a steel glove lined with, well, not velvet, but velour.
A Chevy pickup is a safe buy, a known quantity with dealer service in every other town, which is nice to know even if you don't need it as much as you once did.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Pickups |
| Editor |
John Matras |
| Model Lineup |
2WD Fleetside Base Shortbox Regular Cab ($13,852); 2WD Fleetside LS Shortbox Regular Cab ($14,834); 2WD Fleetside Shortbox Extended Cab ($15,834); 2WD Fleetside LS Shortbox Extended Cab ($16,834); 4WD Fleetside LS Shortbox Extended Cab ($20,534); 4WD Fleetside shortbox Extended Cab ($19,552); 4WD Fleetside LS shortbox Extended Cab ($20,534); 4WD Fleetside LS Crew Cab ($24,109) |
| Engines (standard) |
4.3-liter ohv 12v V6 |
| Engines (optional) |
2.2-liter ohv 8v inline-4; 4.3-liter ohv 12v V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) |
5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
4-wheel antilock brakes, dual airbags w/passenger side deactivation switch, steel side door beams, child seat top strap anchor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Shreveport, Louisiana; Linden, New Jersey |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-950-2438 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.chevrolet.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$13,852 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
4WD Fleetside LS Shortbox Extended Cab ($20,534) |
| Standard Equipment |
Insta-trac 4x4 transfer case, variable-ratio power steering, 4-wheel disc power brakes, ETR AM/FM stereo, lighter & two power outlets, intermittent wiper/washer, retained accessory power, battery rundown protection |
| Destination Charge |
585 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Preferred equipment group includes Fleetside body, Vortec 4300 V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, 15" aluminum wheels, ETR AM/FM stereo w/CD player, split-bench seats, increased capacity suspension, 3.42 rear axle ratio, tilt wheel, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel, deep tinted glass, floor mats w/ full floor carpeting, 3rd door, P235/75R15, on-off road tires, rear locking differential, power convenience group ($3,419), less Bow Tie Bonus Savings ($530); LS DTcor Package, includes body-side/bright wheel opening molding, chrome bumpers ($295), chrome bed rails ($205), fog lamps ($115), sliding rear window ($120) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$25,803 |
| Layout |
four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power |
190 @ 4400 |
| Torque |
250 @ 2800 |
| Fuel Economy |
17/22 |
| Wheelbase |
122.9 |
| Length/Width/Height |
204.8/67.9/63.4 |
| Track Front/Rear |
57.2/55.1 |
| Turning Radius |
41.6 |
| Seating Capacity |
3 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.6/53.6/42.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Trunk Volume |
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| Payload |
1,389 |
| Towing Capacity |
5500 |
| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
live axle |
| Ground Clearance |
7.5 |
| Curb Weight |
3761 |
| Stock Tires |
P235/75R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc w ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
18.3 |