One of the more recent innovations in pickups is a third door for access to the rear seat of extended-cab models. Chevrolet introduced its version of this feature to the full-sized line in 1996. It made loading people or cargo into the spacious back seat a snap. This one had all of the comforts and conveniences of a large sedan, and the rugged strength and power of a truck. The big Chevy pickup has no pretensions to being anything but a truck.
Form follows function, and the boxy design means good space utilization.
The corners and edges are slightly rounded, but the current automotive aero-look is conspicuously absent. It is hinged at the rear, allowing a wide opening for easy interior access. Much like the exterior, the interior of the K1500 is squarely functional. With plenty of storage around the cabin, and dual power points as well as a lighter, this truck is like a Swiss Army knife for utility. A squarish instrument panel may not be the height of fashion, but all controls and instruments were well-placed.