What kind of vehicle was the Isuzu Rodeo Sport?
The Rodeo Sport was Isuzu’s compact SUV for the United States, sold from 2001 to 2003. It was the US-market name for the Amigo from 2001, and sat alongside the larger Rodeo in Isuzu’s SUV range. The short, two-door body was offered with a hardtop or soft top.
The first generation, identified by the UE code, covered 2001 to 2003. The name connected the Amigo more closely with the Rodeo, while the compact two-door format remained distinct.
Engines and power
US versions used petrol engines ranging from 2.2 L to 3.2 L. The range included four-cylinder and V6 engines, with two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive available.
How economical was the Isuzu Rodeo Sport?
The best combined EPA rating was 19 MPG. The lowest listed consumption was 12.4 L/100 km under the EPA procedure. EPA testing differs from European WLTP and NEDC procedures and Canada’s 5-cycle test. The US range covered 11 versions from 2001 to 2003.
Questions and answers
When was the Rodeo Sport sold in the United States?
It was sold in the US from 2001 to 2003.
What engines did it use?
The petrol range ran from 2.2 L to 3.2 L and included four-cylinder and V6 engines.
What body styles were available?
It was a two-door SUV offered with a hardtop or soft top.
What was its best combined EPA rating?
Its best combined EPA rating was 19 MPG.