Truck of the Year for 1995: The Chevrolet S10 LS

The 1995 S10 is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the extended cab pickup market segment. The LS is a member of a series of four trim levels for the S10 which include ZR2, SS, LS, and Base. The two-door truck with its four-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Honda.

1995 Chevrolet S10 LS Specs

The restyled S10 LS is equipped with a 4.3-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1994 version.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The S10 uses power-assisted brakes, with 2-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and leaf in the rear.

The 1995 S10's standard fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected MFI style of design. The fuel capacity of the truck is 27.00 gallons.

Statistics

The dimensions of the S10 LS are 77.50 inches wide by 189.80 inches long. It sits 75.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 111.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the S10 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the extended cab pickup market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $20,588 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Extended Cab Pickup.

MPG Ratings

The 1995 S10 gets 19 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 in the city. This is below average for a extended cab pickup truck.

The vehicle is available in several colors.

Parting Shots

The 1995 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet S10. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LS version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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