2002 Full-Size Pickup Trucks

Last redesigned for the 1999 model year, Chevrolet’s full-size pickup truck gets upgraded emissions control systems and some repackaged options for 2002. All models now have a chrome bumper and grille, while extended-cab pickups are now available with an automatic transmission only.

Last redesigned for the 1999 model year, Chevrolet’s full-size pickup truck gets upgraded emissions control systems and some repackaged options for 2002. All models now have a chrome bumper and grille, while extended-cab pickups are now available with an automatic transmission only.

Last redesigned for the 1999 model year, Chevrolet’s full-size pickup truck gets upgraded emissions control systems and some repackaged options for 2002. All models now have a chrome bumper and grille, while extended-cab pickups are now available with an automatic transmission only.

Even the boldest designs turn tame after a while. Back in 1994, Dodge jolted the full-size pickup market with the launch of its bold new Ram, which conveyed something close to the imposing appearance of a long-haul semi. The lightest-duty member of the full-size Dodge pickup family gets a fresh “big rig” look for 2002 — though it’s evolutionary rather than charting another new course. Dodge unveiled the new Ram 1500 at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2001.

Even the boldest designs turn tame after a while. Back in 1994, Dodge jolted the full-size pickup market with the launch of its bold new Ram, which conveyed something close to the imposing appearance of a long-haul semi. The lightest-duty member of the full-size Dodge pickup family gets a fresh “big rig” look for 2002 — though it’s evolutionary rather than charting another new course. Dodge unveiled the new Ram 1500 at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2001.

Even the boldest designs turn tame after a while. Back in 1994, Dodge jolted the full-size pickup market with the launch of its bold new Ram, which conveyed something close to the imposing appearance of a long-haul semi. The lightest-duty member of the full-size Dodge pickup family gets a fresh “big rig” look for 2002 — though it’s evolutionary rather than charting another new course. Dodge unveiled the new Ram 1500 at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2001.

A new FX-4 offroad option package is available for 2002 models of Ford’s full-size, light-duty pickup truck. The King Ranch version also remains on sale and has been expanded to include the SuperCab. A new edition of the Harley-Davidson truck is expected to be announced later. A high-performance SVT F-150 Lightning offshoot with a 380-horsepower engine became available during 2001. Automatic temperature control is now standard on the SuperCrew Lariat and King Ranch editions, and all models come with standard air conditioning.

The F-Series Super Duty models are the hard-hauling brutes in Ford’s full-size pickup line — the ones designed for heavy-duty towing and cargo-carrying. Based on the regular, light-duty F-150 series, the Super Duty has different styling, roomier interiors, and stronger chassis and engines.

The F-Series Super Duty models are the hard-hauling brutes in Ford’s full-size pickup line — the ones designed for heavy-duty towing and cargo-carrying. Based on the regular, light-duty F-150 series, the Super Duty has different styling, roomier interiors, and stronger chassis and engines.

Quadrasteer four-wheel steering on light-duty, full-size Sierra pickups is new for the 2002 model year. This is the first such installation on a conventional truck. A General Motors spokesman said that a full-size Sierra with Quadrasteer has the turning radius of a subcompact Saturn sedan.

Quadrasteer four-wheel steering on light-duty, full-size Sierra pickups is new for the 2002 model year. This is the first such installation on a conventional truck. A General Motors spokesman said that a full-size Sierra with Quadrasteer has the turning radius of a subcompact Saturn sedan.

Quadrasteer four-wheel steering on light-duty, full-size Sierra pickups is new for the 2002 model year. This is the first such installation on a conventional truck. A General Motors spokesman said that a full-size Sierra with Quadrasteer has the turning radius of a subcompact Saturn sedan.

Introduced for 2000, the Tundra was the first full-size Japanese-brand pickup and the first with a V-8 engine option. A limited-slip differential is newly available for V-8 models, and the SR5 can have new optional chrome-style wheels. Limited models now come with several new standard features, which include a premium cassette/in-dash CD changer audio system, antilock brakes, daytime running lights, keyless entry and an anti-theft system.