What is the Isuzu Rodeo?
The Rodeo is a mid-size SUV that brought Isuzu’s light-truck experience to a practical family wagon. It sat below the larger Trooper in Isuzu’s range, offering a more compact option for everyday driving and rougher roads. The Rodeo name was also used for pickups in other markets; here it refers to the North American SUV.
Rodeo generations
The first generation ran from 1991 to 1997, followed by a redesigned second generation from 1998 to 2004. The later model kept the Rodeo’s practical, truck-based character while adopting a newer design. In the United States, it was also sold as the Honda Passport.
Engines, fuel use and where it was sold
In the United States, petrol engines ranged from 2.2 L to 3.5 L. The best combined EPA rating is 20 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 11.8 L/100 km on the EPA test. Canadian listings cover a 3.2 L petrol engine, with a lowest figure of 14.2 L/100 km on NRCan’s 5-cycle test. These results use different procedures and are not directly comparable. US EPA listings cover 1991–2004, while Canadian NRCan listings cover 1995–2002.
Questions and answers
Was the Isuzu Rodeo an SUV or a pickup?
The Rodeo discussed here is Isuzu’s North American mid-size SUV. Isuzu also used the Rodeo name for pickups in other markets.
What years did the Rodeo generations run?
The first generation ran from 1991 to 1997, followed by the second generation from 1998 to 2004.
What engines were available in the United States?
US listings include petrol engines from 2.2 L to 3.5 L.
How does the Canadian fuel figure compare with the US figure?
The lowest listed Canadian figure is 14.2 L/100 km on NRCan’s 5-cycle test; the lowest US figure is 11.8 L/100 km on the EPA test. The procedures differ, so the results are not directly comparable.
