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2002 Isuzu Rodeo SportThe Rodeo Sport is available in four models: 2WD Hard Top, 2WD Soft Top, 4WD Hard Top, and 4WD Soft Top. The 2WD models are powered by a...
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The Rodeo Sport is available in four models: 2WD Hard Top, 2WD Soft Top, 4WD Hard Top, and 4WD Soft Top. The 2WD models are powered by a 130-hp 2.2L engine coupled to a five-speed manual transmission. The 4WD vehicles have a 205-hp 3.2L V-6 engine and a four-speed automatic transmission, which are optionally available together on the 2WD models. New color offerings are Clipper Blue Metallic, and Currant Red Mica. A Special Package is available on all V-6 equipped models consisting of remote keyless entry, a 140-watt sound system with six-disc CD changer, and power mirrors, locks, and windows. Air conditioning, Titan Gray overfenders, 16-inch aluminum wheels, a limited slip differential, and fog lamps are also options.
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Decent SUV with a lot of bang for the Buck!
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Pros: Price, looks and gas mileage.
Cons: Radio sound quality, slightly underpowered, getting into the backseat.
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The Bottom Line:
I would strongly recommend this vehicle. Isuzu gets lost in the SUV crowd because of overcrowding. They design their vehicles with "practical sensibility".
I picked this Rodeo Sport 6 months ago and have never regretted the decision. The word out on Isuzu the company is not good. They lost their Trooper truck line and failed to market the Axiom properly (a good vehicle non the less) but after all this they still put out a good product!
The Sport is roomy and offers two moon roofs. This vehicle is a 4 cylinder, 5 speed. No speedster by any means. Overall and to make my point of this review: I bought a vehicle I knew wasn't perfect but was unique and offered but traction and more room than a truck. That's all. I purchased it knowing there are better SUV's out there. But why pay 10k more, at the least, when I can have the same thing (so to speak) look better? Go figure!
My last vehicle was a '95 Isuzu pickup that I put 130k on with no problems. My brother owned a '92 trooper for 10 years; no problems and my brother-in-law own a '92 pickup and no problems.
But be warned as I am. Isuzu is having financial problems. GM is pressuring them to forgo Passenger vehicles and focus on Industrial trucks. Major cash flow problems. Has any of this touched on their quality control of vehicle production? I guess I'll find out non-to soon. As of now, my vehicle was inexpensive ($12,900 brand knew) and serves my needs!
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