A high point in the extended cab pickup market is the Chevrolet S10. In 2001 Chevrolet rolled out an upgraded version of the S10 with five versions: Xtreme, LS, ZR2, ZR5, and Base. Sales for the S10, especially the S10 Xtreme, were brisk during 2001 and 2002. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.

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There have been several award-winning trucks from Ford over the years, including the Ford F-150 of 2001. There are six trim levels to the F-150, including XLT, Harley-Davidson Edition, Lightning, Lariat, and King Ranch. The XLT version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2000 the popular 5.4 liter Triton has made this a popular choice for standard cab pickup buyers across the country.

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A high point in the sedan market is the Toyota Prius. In 2001 Toyota rolled out an upgraded version of the Prius with one versions: Base. Sales for the Prius, especially the Prius Base, were brisk during 2001 and 2002. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.

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The restyled Prius Base is equipped with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota four-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2000 version.

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