The restyled S10 ZR5 is equipped with a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 8 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 2002 version.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The S10 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses torsion bar front springs and leaf in the rear.

Statistics

The S10 is 189.80 inches long, 77.50 inches wide, and 75.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 111.20 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $22,050, with a dealer invoice cost of $19,955. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Crew Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2003 S10 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 27.00 gallons.

The 2003 S10 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a crew cab pickup truck.

What We Think of the Chevrolet S10

The 2002 model began the promise of the Chevrolet S10. The 2003 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the S10 ZR5 will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 4-Door, Chevrolet S10, Crew Cab Pickup, United States market, ZR5

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