Our Review of the 2002 Chevrolet S10 Base
As time has gone by several things can be said about the Chevrolet S10 series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their truck. The 4-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.
Chevrolet S10 Engine Specs
The restyled S10 Base is equipped with a General Motors 2.2-liter 4-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 8 valves. The Vortec engine is paired with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
Fuel is handled for the S10 is a SFI design, running on FLEX fuel. The FLEX is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 27.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
The S10 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle 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 8 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2002 (MSRP) was $24,145, with an invoice cost of $21,851. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Standard Cab Pickup.
The standard warranty period for the S10 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the standard cab pickup market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
Fuel Efficiency
The S10 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifteen in-city driving and twenty when it came to long-distance. Being a flex-powered hybrid truck, this was exceptional.
We Think...
The 2002 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet S10. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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