2001 Isuzu Rodeo LS review from North America
"A great performing, comfortable, good looking SUV, with room for the whole family"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
To date nothing has gone wrong with the Rodeo. It has no rattles, starts instantaneously, and drives quite solidly.
General comments?
Gas mileage: I was getting about 26 MPG with my Chevy S-10 Pickup, as opposed to about 19 with the Rodeo. But then again the S-10 only had 125 HP and weighed 3700 lbs as opposed to 205 HP and 4100 lbs. All in all the comfort, features, sturdiness, performance and usefulness are well worth the little difference.
RIDE: I find the Rodeo tends to wallow a bit on uneven roads. Suspension should be a bit tighter, to prevent secondary bouncing. Other than that the ride is quite smooth and the seats are very comfortable and supportive.
POWER: No issues here at all. I found that the transmission is computer controlled and until the engine warms up, the shift points are a little high. Doesn't shift into 4th until 60-65 MPH as opposed to 50-55. Once warmed up the average 4th gear shift point is at 55-60 mph depending on the degree of acceleration.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 15000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 16000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 28th February, 2002 |