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AUTO

Truck frames beefed-up_

From page 38

Base half-ton, 2WD pick-
ups now have standard
power, tack and pinion
steering, which was previ-
ously unavailable.

A new option is
Selectable Ride technology
which allows the driver ro
choose “firm” ride when
towing, or “soft” ride for
normal driving.

Not visible, bur very
important to the new
truck’s. design is a new and
stronger three-piece modu-
lar frame which contributes
to greater structural inregri-

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AN all-new and stronger three-piece modular frame
on 7999 GMC full-size pickup trucks absorbs 35%

ty, smoother ride, and better more energy than before in a frontal collision.

front-end crash perfor-
mance.

The new frame absorbs 35% more energy
than before in a frontal collision.

For improved trailer towing, the trailer
hitch is now attached to the frame and the
bumper.

A pre-wired harness for brakes and brake

lights with plug-in connectors makes the
job of hooking up easier. Perhaps the most
important improvement in these new trucks
is the larger cab.

They now have the largest interior cab of

_any truck in their class. In addition, the.
door openings are wider and the floor
-height is one. inch lower for easier step-up.
> Extended cab have a larger third door,
however unlike its two major competitors, a
fourth door is not offered. :
! To make rear passengers more comfort-
able, the rgar seatback can now be reclined
further ro 18 degrees. ee.

‘+ Front seatbelts are now integrated into

¢ front seats for casier wearing, and the

controls ‘are now larger and:-gasier to sce.

_ON NEW 1998

New 40/20/40 front scats provide chree-
Passenger seating, or Dvo-passenger seating
with a large centre armrest/storage com-
partment.

The rear, forward-facing fold up bench
seats three and has nwo height-ad, astable
head restraints.

A new heating /air conditioning system
provides much quicker heat up/cool down
times than before with 40% more air flow. A
combina‘.on of double door seals, more
insulation, and a stronger body have
reduced interior noise substantially.

GM claims this is the quictest truck in its
class.

Last vear, the combined sales of the
Silverado and Sierra made it the best-selling
vehicle in Canada, bar none.

GM hopes to continue their sales domi-
nance with the new truck, bue wichout an
available fourth door on extended cab
pickups, they may have trouble competing
with Ford and Dodge on extended cab
models.

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