2004 GMC Sonoma - Reviews - Buying Guide
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2004 GMC Sonoma Review:
The Sonoma will someday be
just a memory, but not before it has one final go-round. The
compact pickup is being rolled off into the sunset to make
way for the all-new GMC Canyon, a versatile truck with perhaps
a little more modernity on its side.
For 2004, the makers at GMC
have decided to offer the Sonoma in its most appealing configuration:
the four-wheel drive crew cab. It gives customers the type
of performance they want, plus the convenience of four full
doors.
The 2004 Sonoma crew cab is
equipped with a 4.6-ft. cargo bed and boasts a maximum trailer
rating of 5,200 pounds. It is offered in one base trim (SLS),
but there are still plenty of options—both as packages and
stand-alones—available.
Under the Hood
Power and four-wheel drive:
these are the two primary engineering highlights of the Sonoma’s
swan song. It uses a 4.3-liter Vortec V6 with 190 horsepower
at 4400 rpm and 250 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm, mated to
a 4-speed automatic transmission.
The engine uses a multi-port
fuel-injection system, which features a fuel injector that
delivers a separate flow of fuel to six individual hybrid
injectors for better performance and improved emissions. The
Sonoma is not going out with a whimper, in other words.
For four-wheel drive fun,
the Sonoma employs the Insta-Trac four-wheel-drive system.
Insta-Trac is a push-button system that provides shift-on-the-fly
capability and includes a 4-LOW mode for more pulling power
at low speeds, and in difficult situations such as mud or
steep grades.
Standard Features, Options
Packages and Style
The list of standard features
with the 2004 Sonoma is quite attractive. It includes a bedliner,
front bucket seats, air conditioning, driver and passenger
airbags, antilock brakes, the PASSLock theft-deterrent system
and daytime running lamps.
Some of the options available
include heated reclining seats in leather trim with power
lumbar support adjuster, a six-disc in-dash CD changer and
automatic locking rear differential. In addition, there are
also bed rails, hard and soft tonneau covers, a trailer hitch
and a bed extender to be had.
At a cool $1,300, the ZR5
SportRider package outfits the Sonoma with a decidedly sporty
style. It features unique 15-inch aluminum wheels with sparkle
silver accents, a brushed aluminum roof rack, bed rails, side
steps and special ZR5 decals. A deluxe tonneau cover with
a self-storing design is also available.
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