The GMC Sonoma counts itself among the trucks produced by General Motors/Chevrolet under the S-Series. This compact pickup truck was first known as the S-15 with trim packages similar to the GMC Sierra.

The S-15 was introduced with its Chevrolet twin, the S-10, in 1982, and was renamed as the GMC Sonoma in 1991 with its Sierra trims dropped to avoid market confusion in the then debuting GMC Sierra full-size pickups.

The early S-15 pickups sported 1.9L Isuzu 12, two-barrel engines with 84 hp (63 kW) and 101 lb-ft (137 n-M) of torque. This has been upgraded in the subsequent model years of the first generation of S-15/Sonoma, highlighted by the adoption of the Iron Duke and 2.8L/4.3L V6 engines. A Sonoma GT with a 4.3L V6 Vortec W code engine was introduced in 1992 but this variant was discontinued in 1993. Second-generation GMC Sonoma engine options were trimmed to a new 2.2L and 4.3L Vortec powerhouse assemblies.

Estimated Price Range for Used GMC Sonoma: $1,200-$3,00
Estimated MPG for GMC Sonoma: 22 City/25 Hwy
Available Trims: SL, SLS
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GMC Sonoma VS Chevrolet S-10 VS Ford Ranger

Many US car manufacturers for some time have been using the name “Suburban” to market their products as windowed automobiles with station-wagon type bodies on a commercial frame. GMC, however, earned exclusive use of the trademark in 1988 when it was no longer used by the other car makers and its brand recall seemed tailor-fit to the emergence of the consumer fad for sports utility vehicles (SUVs).

Taking a cue from the carry-all, all steel suburban-type vehicles that General Motors introduced in the mid-1930s, GM’s Chevrolet unit began producing the Suburban station-wagon bodied variants of its pickup truck in more recent years. The GMC Suburban that we know today comes as a full-size SUV with a V8 engine and a full pickup truck frame.

Because of their ample seating capacity that could accommodate three rows, this GMC SUV has become popular among large families living in city suburbs. It can carry up to nine passengers and their luggage stowed in a full-sized cargo bay, making the GMC Suburban ideal for extended trips.

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GMC Typhoon
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The GMC Typhoon went into production from 1992 to 1993 with less than 5,000 units produced. It was marketed as the high-performance variant of GM’s Jimmy sports utility vehicle (SUV), and specifically based on the 1991 edition of that SUV.

Estimated Price Range for Used GMC Typhoon: $3,500-$15,000
Estimated MPG for GMC Typhoon: 14 City/17 Hwy
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The Typhoon is also closely related to the GMC Syclone but differs with its air-operated self-leveling rear suspension. An all-wheel drive, the Typhoon is powered by a 4.3L LB4 turbo V6 engine. Power output is listed officially at 280 horse power (209 kW) and 360 ft-lb (488 N-m) of torque, although there have been some stock Typhoons gauged at more than 300 horse power (224 kW).

The GMC Typhoon can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 5.3 seconds and burn a quarter-mile track at 95 mph in 14.1 seconds. With these impressive figures, Car and Driver magazine favorably compared the Typhoon’s performance with the pricier Ferrari 348ts, Chevrolet Corvette and Nissan 300ZX Turbo.

GMC Typhoon Review

The GMC Yukon is a full-sized sports utility vehicle (SUV) from General Motors. It came into the market in 1992 as the re-badged version of the full-size GMC Jimmy. The Yukon comes in two body styles: two-door and four-door variants.

The weight of the two-door Yukon is about 4,500 pounds, while the four-door is about 5,500 pounds. Based on General Motors’ GMT 400 platform, it is mounted with a 5.7L V8 engine with choices for four-speed automatic or manual transmissions as well as a five-speed manual option.

GMC Yukon buyers can also choose from rear-wheel or four-wheel drive versions. Upscale variants called the Yukon XL and Yukon Denali have also been introduced in the market. These versions have gained wide acceptance among wealthy families. The Yukon Denali in particular has become an icon of pop culture, helping enable this variant to contribute about 40% in total GMC Yukon sales in the US.

Estimated Price Range for Used GMC Yukon: $1,290-$3,000
Estimated MPG for GMC Yukon: 14 City/17 Hwy
Available Trims: XL, SLT, SLE
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GMC Yukon Review

Based on the Cadillac Seville coupe of the 1950s, the Cadillac STS has evolved from being a speedy and flashy luxury vehicle into a more conventional luxury sedan. Cadillac skillfully combined comfort, spaciousness, power, and value in manufacturing the Cadillac STS. The variety of features packed in the STS can even rival those of Japanese and German luxury sedans.

The latest Cadillac STS boasts of powerful performance on the road, thanks to its 3.6-liter DI (direct-injected) V6 engine that offers a whopping 302 horsepower and 272 lb.-ft. of torque. This engine is more fuel-efficient than and performs as greatly as a 4.6-liter V8 rated at 320 horsepower. The STS’ engine is matched with a six-speed automatic transmission, a notable improvement from the old engines and five-speed automatic transmissions of the past STS generations. Standard features in the current STS models include 17-inch wheels and leather seating, while optional features include a surround-sound entertainment system and navigation system.

Estimated Price Range for Used Cadillac STS: $6,000-$25,000
Estimated MPG for Cadillac STS: 18 City/27 Hwy
Available Trims: V6, V8
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Cadillac STS Review