Steady improvement was the operative phrase when it came to GMC’s compact Sonoma pickup.  Improvements to the frame in rear-drive models increased  stiffness and improved the ride. The base four-cylinder engine and optional automatic transmission were better, too. A lighter plug-in front half shaft design benefited four-wheel-drive Sonomas.  Typical of domestic pickups, the Sonoma was available … Continue reading 1997 GMC Sonoma ZQ8 Test Drive