But children and other jump seat passengers should take care when getting out on the traffic side of the truck. These models are basically the same in dimensions as previous models. The 1994 version of the S10 Chevy pickup truck enhanced certain features from the previous models. The rest of the Chevy S-10 line has considerably wider appeal. There are regular cab models with short and long beds and an extended cab with a short bed.
However, they do offer a redesigned dashboard and more cabin space. The front seat passenger gets a grab rail on the dash and over the door, and can slide easily into the bucket. Second generation The second-generation trucks appeared in 1994. Walkaround This is one brawny little truck, with chubby chunks of deeply treaded rubber at all four corners, only partially shaded by aggressive matte-black flares. Because it is very specialized: It has a special frame, special tires, special wheels, special shocks, special springs. Because the four-wheel-drive is a part-time system, it will not provide handling assistance like a full-time system. The first muddy puddle provides all the ammunition needed to bespatter the flanks—and even the side windows.
The standard wheelbase measurement for Chevy S10 models is 9 feet long. Whether you're in the market to buy a new 1999 Chevrolet S-10 and want a quote from a local Chevrolet dealer, or you're just researching this car, we have all the information that you need, including rebates, incentives, features, technical specifications, safety features and more. A bulge in the floor, apparently for the catalytic converter, robs a bit of foot room, however. Together, these trucks are often referred to as the S-series. In the first case, the rough ride and the big step up are inconveniences to revel in, like coming home from a weekend camping trip with three-day stubble. The overall length of the S10 ranges from 188 to 204 inches. Despite the power steering, hustling down a winding road is a lot of work.
Firm shock absorbers keep the unsprung wheel-and-tire mass in check, but relay every bump in the road. The truck was also sold by Isuzu as the Hombre from 1996 through 2000. The base engine is a 2. Ride quality, on-road handling, fuel mileage and ease of climbing in all suffer as a result of its off-road orientation. Chevrolet includes a special spare tire winch for the underbed spare and taller jack to accommodate the added height.
The steering wheel comes with the new minipack air bag and has a delightfully small hub. Firm springs keep the suspension from bottoming in the outback, but they also pass along every dimple and bump on the road. Of course, to a real truck driver, a full-time system would be effete. Chevy adds an underbody guard-a skid pan-to protect the tender bits underneath. Leather wrapped, it feels good to hold, and the tilt wheel offers a generous range of adjustment. Research the all new 1999 Chevrolet S-10 to make an informed buying decision. Our test vehicle came with the optional 5-spoke cast aluminum wheels.
They all appear plucked from the same bin. Chevy starts with a frame not only more rugged than the standard frame, but also broader for a 100-millimeter nearly 4 inches wider track. Grab the wheel and hoist yourself in. A high-output version of the 4. The automatic transmission makes the going easier in the dirt. Two- and four-wheel drive is available. Some S10s have extended beds with a wheelbase measurement of 9.
Buttons controlling the 4×4 transfer case are located on the dash close to the steering wheel. The Chevy S10 has a width of 67 inches. The 14 inch rims used on the first generation were discontinued. Second-generation S-series were also produced locally in Brazil; and are still in production even though S-series production ceased in 2004 in the U. Although the body appears standard issue, it actually has unique front and rear outer fenders. The floor is a full 2 feet from the ground, a rather healthy step up.
The engine definitely provides enough torque. The same tires that affect the ride also make a fair amount of noise. The exterior, interior, brakes, and 2. The flares do only a limited amount of good. Also available on S-10 pickups is a 2. In terms of the interior dimensions, the truck offers headroom of 39.