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Article: Big trucks come home. (Chevrolet Silverado LT, Dodge Ram Sport, Ford F-150 Lariat and General Motors Sierra SLT)(Evaluation)
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- Popular Science
- Article date:
- October 1, 1998
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The newest family car comes with a bed.
Without sacrificing the toughness needed for heavy towing or toting, the pickup truck is migrating toward the creature comforts and roominess that have been the province of family sedans. It's the latest step in the evolution of a vehicle that's something of a chameleon in today's transport world.
Configured for dirty work, full-size pickups are mandatory for ranchers and construction chiefs. Equipped with a tow package and four-wheel drive, they're perfect escape mechanisms for suburbanites yearning for a taste of wilderness. And now we have the third coloration: an alternative to those traditional full-size, ...