1993 Isuzu Rodeo

The 1993 Isuzu Rodeo once again had minor changes in its design, but a new more powerful engine was installed this year. Isuzu felt that to compete in the fierce world of Sport Utility Vehicle division you have to have the same or bigger output of power as the very popular American trucks. They powered up the Rodeos and made the base entry a bit more enticing. The Rodeo is now truly an American vehicle with an Asian tag price.

The 1993 Isuzu Rodeo borrowed from the Trooper, a new 3.2-liter 175 horsepower V6 which replaced the prior GM V6 engine it was using as an option for the Top trim model it was utilizing the year before. The 3.2-liter engine is now standard on the midrange XS and top-line LS, as well as the base S model when equipped with 4WD. The shell of the Rodeo still remained as this is only the third model of its kind. The acceleration is sufficient but less than brisk with the earlier V6 and automatic. The 3.2-liter V6, made available in 1993, is an improvement in terms of smoothness and quietness. That V6 works well with automatic, which changes gears smoothly and downshifts promptly for passing.