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5.3-liter V-8 newly available on extended and crew cab models
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Upgraded brake system
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Fuel-management computer tweaked for extra mileage
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New ZQ8 sport suspension
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Stability control now standard on all models
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Wide range of engine, trim choices
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ZQ8 setup offers sports-car-like handling
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Three final-drive ratios for V-8 engine
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Efficient interior layout
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Available automatic mechanical locking rear differential
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Exhaust note on five-cylinder engine
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Side curtain airbags not standard
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V-8 only available with four-speed automatic
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Low-grade plastics used in interior
Vehicle Summary
It wasn't the most auspicious debut for a pickup. When four of the five midsize truck manufacturers introduced new small pickups in 2004-05, GM introduced the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon, and in so doing gave up two decades of equity in the popular S-10 brand to rename its compact truck. Chevy also stepped away from the norm to offer a dual overhead camshaft and inline-five-cylinder engine rather than a traditional V-6. Then came new trucks from Dodge, Toyota and Nissan — all with more horsepower and towing capacity. Read more
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