It replaced the Chevrolet LUV, which was a rebranded, Americanized version of the Japanese-market Isuzu Faster. GM’s GMC ... of the S-10 called the S-15, which was later renamed Sonoma.
And I know GM’s rationale – that the second air bag ... Transmission: Five-speed manual. Competitors: Chevrolet S10, Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Pickup, Mazda B-series, Isuzu Hombre.