That's only the beginning, however, as the S-10, like most pickups, comes in a variety of configurations with wheelbases that span 108.3 inches, 117.9 inches and 122.9 inches. They are, of course, available with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.

2WD S-10s are now available in regular cab and extended cab versions; all come with a short box as the long box was dropped this year. 2WD models come standard with a 120-horsepower 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine. A 180-horsepower 4.3-liter V6 is optional.

4x4 models come in regular cab short box or extended cab models, and the Crew Cab introduced last year (2001). All 4WD S-10s come standard with the V6 tuned to produce 190 horsepower.

A five-speed manual transmission is standard and a four-speed automatic is optional with either engine.

Two option packages are, as far as we're concerned, separate models unto themselves: the Xtreme, a low ride-height highly styled cruising truck, and the ZR2 Wide Stance Sport Performance Package that, with a higher ride height, wider track and even a stronger frame, is ready for the toughest of off-road duties.