For buyers looking for a more compact pickup, the Chevrolet S-10 and Pontiac Sonoma models now come with the Z85 Increased Capacity Suspension on Regular Cab and Extended Cab Short-Box 2WD models. That means the Z83 Smooth Ride Suspension is gone from those models.
The Vortec 4.3-litre engine has been given a digital system that improves its performance, fuel economy, quality and reliability.
There have been turning radius improvements for Extended-Cab 4x4 models, a new aluminum wheel with the ZQ8 sport-suspension, a new exterior color (Medium Sage Green Metallic), and a new power lock/unlock feature that can be programmed by the owner.
Finally, the Regular Cab/Short Box 4x4 model has been discontinued, and the tilt steering wheel and cruise control are deleted from work truck package and the "ZR2" wide stance sport performance package on Extended Cab/Short-Box 2WD model.