The LS comes with a V6 engine that makes 210 horsepower and 235 pound-feet of torque; it uses a six-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, with either 2WD or 4WD. Standard features in the Extended Cab include 16-inch steel wheels, air conditioning, radio/CD with four speakers, and 40/40/20 front bench seat; an option package includes a rear bench seat, power windows, power mirrors, keyless entry, cruise control and tilt steering column.

The LS Double Cab includes those options, while the rear seat is a 60/40 fold-down.

The XLS models make the 4.7-liter V8 engine available, with a five-speed automatic transmission. The XLS can be had either with 2WD or electronic AWD. Standard equipment includes larger power sideview mirrors, fog lamps, rear window defroster, 17-inch chromed aluminum wheels, leather, power driver's seat with lumbar support, hands-free phone, heavy-duty battery and cooling system, class IV trailer hitch receiver with seven-pin harness, Sirius satellite radio, and all the power stuff.

There's also a DuroCross model, with features including 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, sliding rear window, power heated sideview mirrors that fold flat, dark tinted glass, fender flares with mudguards, side steps and a box bedliner, heavy duty cooling system and battery, and some trim enhancements.

The DuroCross 4WD (only the XLS is full-time AWD) adds BFG All Terrain tires, gas shocks, a skid plate and limited-slip differential.

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