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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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Excellent Used SUV
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Pros: 1. Tight, responsive handling. 2. Sharp looking. 3. Solid build.
Cons: 1. So-so gas mileage.
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I've owned a 1983 Jeep CJ-7 (sweet off-road ride) and a 2000 Jeep Wrangler (quality was crap, crap, crap). That said, I would place the Rodeo Sport with the same off-road characteristics of the Jeep but with much better highway manners.
Unfortunately I couldn't find a manual so I had to opt for an automatic. My ride is a 2002 with the 3.2L six, is fully loaded, and has the hard top with two sunroofs (nice touch).
I purchased it about a 2 months ago and so far it's been a gem. There isn't anything that I can complain about except the so-so gas mileage. Mind you I knew what it was at the time of purchase, but I still think that a smaller SUV (with true 4x4 not AWD) should be able to manage in the mid 20s.
So far I've been able to drive it in snow, during some seriously heavy rain storms, and clear days. It delivers a confidence-inspiring ride.
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