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| 1998 Isuzu Rodeo Review, Monty, From San Jose, CA
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Isuzu Rodeo
| | Model | Isuzu Rodeo | | | What things have gone wrong with the car? | Ground clearance, small armrest upfront(have to fight over it with the missus!), auto transmission cannot be serviced easily - there's not even a dipstick to check. | | | | |
| | | General comments? | Great SUV, great acceleration, power, etc. I've taken it on several long trips, and some pretty intense trail rides. I'd like to see more ground clearance, and more of an "aggressive stance", much like Durango has done. I believe now there is a lift out from CalMini... Great, how many thousands will it take to put the Rodeo up high enough to not have to drag the skidplates? And then of course, you void the warranty. I suppose it's an excellent all around SUV, very roomy, and handles well. We encountered a deer coming around a highway onramp at about 40-50 mph. I'm convinced anyone could have rolled or lost control in that situation, so good defensive driving plays a part in knowing how to react. But the Rodeo's responsiveness and smoothness was impressive. I wish (as an avid off-road enthusiast) there was a way to switch the ABS (anti-lock breaks) off and on. I would not like to be pointed down some slick-rock and have the vehicle decide that the brakes need to pulsate. Other than that, it's a great all-around vehicle for a family of 5. The roominess is outstanding, and slams that of either the 4-Runner or Pathfinder. As a large person, I was cramped in the Toyo, and the Pathfinder's seats go straight to the ground in the rear, so any passenger in the back seat has doesn't pick up the extra few inches to tuck their toes under the front seat... This means they have to pull their knees in closer - uncomfortable. | | | Previous car | Suzuki Samurai - No SUV will follow my Sami where I can take it, at least not without major mods. Still have the Sami, but the Rodeo is definitely more roomy and comfortable.I like the 4Runner, but it offers nothing more for the price, and the availabilit |
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