2005 Holden Rodeo LT review from Australia and New Zealand

The vehicle occasionally has trouble starting when the engine is still hot. It's due for a service soon and I will get this looked into. Otherwise, no problems at all after a year of ownership.

I wanted a Hilux, but they were just too expensive. I also wanted a "space cab" type configuration as the larger "crew cab" had a payload area that was too short. The "space cab" basically gives me a small back seat/storage space, which has proved to be very handy.

I like this truck more and more as I get used to it. I'd never owned a pick-up before, and it doesn't handle like a car. It is a large, heavy vehicle, but given that, the handling is quite good. It's quite a comfortable ride, although the seats are a bit flat. I think they're made for fat people!

Quality of plastics inside is a bit ordinary, but nothing has broken.

All in all, my Rodeo LT Space Cab has been a pretty good deal, and is still under its new car warranty.