The second-generation LUV debuted for the 1981 model year; the appearance of the Chevrolet S-10 pickup in 1982 resulted in the termination of the LUV at the end of that year.
It replaced the Chevrolet LUV, which was a rebranded ... the SS for street performance and the ZR2 for off-road use. Throughout its lifespan, the second-generation S-10 received regular updates ...