1Gary wrote:It's not unheard of for car makers to release vehicles to other countries that don't have U.S. standards like crash tests,emissions,fuel mileage.I can think of two cases,one was a crew cab dually step side S10 pick-up power by a 5.7 fuel injected engine released to South America only because it didn't meet emissions standards that I saw in one of the truck magazines yrs ago
well, I don't actually believe that the S10 dually 5.7L version was built and released anywhere. other than the prototype. there was a 4cyl version that was, along with a non-dually version. typical domestic manufacturers baiting us with a carrot and it'll never see the light of day here. some bean counter in a $1000 suit in some high up office somewhere and drives a car most of us will never be able to afford and has no concept of reality makes the decisions on that, I'm sure.
couple things of note: the rear axle is actually in the middle of the bed, the bed is usable, as opposed to the sorry excuse of a 4dr S10 they actually made.
nowadays, with the fuel prices, they might actually sell. that 2.2 ecotech, a small diesel, 4 doors, a usable bed auto or manual trans. anyone remember the reg cab toyota's from the 90's that were a cab and dually chassis? i'm positive there still must be several driving around in salt free states. there's a guy up here that has one with a 12' cube on the back and he uses it for his roofing or pluming business... it's an awesome little machine.. good on gas and function-able they were used for small rv's too. again GM missed the boat.
here's the one gary mentioned: I would have LOVED one but, it was never to be. it actually even toured around car shows WITH the GM booth, so it was very suggestive that they'd be making one. (by the way, if anyone wants this larger to read the story/specs, let me know i'll try to find the mag and scan it again)
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edit: haha.. i did a google after this post to see if anyone has a better pic of the truck, what do i find as the first result. a post by gary on the truckinweb from mid-07 looking for this article and details. there ya go gary