1994-2004 GMC Sonoma: Overview
Updated: 12/17/09
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Pros
- Acceleration (V6)
- Optional third door (later models)
- Instruments/controls
- Passenger room
Cons
- Rear-seat room
- Ride (some models)
- Seat comfort (front passenger)
Vehicle Highlights
As in the pre-1994 generation, the redesigned GMC Sonoma and similar Chevrolet S-Series compact pickup shared basic styling. Each rode a modification of the prior generation's platform, with more powerful engines than before and newly available 4-wheel antilock braking. Overall lengths increased by about 10 inches, for all three body styles: regular-cab long- and short-bed, and extended-cab short-bed. A redesigned dashboard and console included two cupholders. Pickups again came with rear-drive or part-time 4-wheel drive, with 4-cylinder or V6 engines and a 6- or 7.5-foot cargo bed. Rear antilock braking was standard on 4-cylinder models; V6s got new 4-wheel ABS that worked in both rear-drive and 4WD.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | GMC Sonoma ext. cab 4WD, auto Rating | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 5 | |
| Fuel Economy | 5 | |
| Ride Quality | 3 | |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 3 | |
| Quietness | 3 | |
| Controls/Materials | 5 | |
| Interior Room | 4 | |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 1 | |
| Cargo Capacity | 3 | |
| Value within Class | 4 | |
| Total Score: | 36 |
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