The S-10 Crew Cab's rear legroom of 34.6 inches is better than the 30.7 inches in the Frontier Crew Cab and less than the 36 inches in the Dakota Quad Cab. Watch as tall passengers get in and out of the S-10 back seat. The S-10 rear door openings are not quite as wide as the front door openings, either. This engine was improved for the 2000 model year and remains the top engine offered in the S-10 line. Mated to a standard four-speed automatic transmission, it's the only powerplant for the Crew Cab.
Power comes on quickly, with nearly immediate response when a driver touches the accelerator.
Horsepower of 190 and 250 foot-pounds of torque at 2,800 rpm give this compact truck more than just a peppy ride. No wonder the maximum towing load for the S-10 Crew Cab is 5,200 pounds. In contrast, the naturally aspirated V6 of the Frontier Crew Cab provides 170 horsepower and 200 foot-pounds of torque at 2,800 rpm. A supercharged V6 in the Frontier boosts that to 210 horsepower and as much as 246 foot-pounds of torque at 2,800 rpm.