2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport Isuzu Rodeo Sport 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport S 3.2L V6 Hard Top 4WD Mini-Sport Utility Wagon 4WD Lafayette, IN Formerly the Amigo, Isuzu's two door sport-ute gets a name change and two new colors. A wheezing four-cylinder automatic with either a hard or soft top is also new for 2001. Sporty styling, standard ABS, powerful V6 engine option. Excessive engine noise, harsh suspension, cramped interior. For 2001, Isuzu has dropped the Amigo nameplate and renamed their two-door sport-ute the Rodeo Sport. You can choose between a multitude of configurations including a hard or soft top, two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, four-cylinder or V6, and manual or automatic transmission. Powering the base Rodeo Sport is a 2.2-liter, DOHC four-cylinder engine that pumps out 130 horsepower and 144 foot-pounds of torque. The more powerful 3.2-liter V6 engine, the same one found under the hood of its four-door Rodeo sibling, makes 205 horsepower and 214 foot-pounds of torque. That's quite a bit of oomph, especially for such a light vehicle, and the power shows in the 7.4 second zero-to-60 time. A dash-mounted switch engages the shift-on-the-fly transfer case at speeds up to 60 mph. Ride quality is light years ahead of a Jeep Wrangler, while body panels stuffed with foam and asphalt-sheeting result in low levels of road noise. Front disc brakes and four-wheel ABS are standard on all models, with cruise control standard on V6 editions. You'll also get driver and passenger airbags and rear bench seats that fold down to reveal more than 62 cubic feet of space. Power windows, locks, A/C, keyless entry and a CD player are all available options. All Isuzus come with a transferable 10-year/120,000-mile powertrain warranty. When you're out for a jaunt in the sun, the soft top can be stored in the cargo area, while the hardtop features a rear passenger moonroof for maximum UV exposure. A hard plastic spare tire cover is standard with the 16-inch wheels. For a sportier appearance, a special Ironman edition can be ordered that includes sport graphics, enhanced exterior trim, and exclusive color choices. With a strong V6 engine and ample features, the Rodeo Sport is a viable alternative to the two-door SUV competition from Ford and Chevy. We've sampled the hard top, but we have yet to test one of Isuzu's drop-top trucks, a shame because the Rodeo Sport was built for topless fun. We're suckers for the Jeep Wrangler convertible, and with its distinctive styling and utilitarian nature, the Rodeo Sport looks like it was developed using the same recipe book. Chevrolet Tracker Ford Escape Mazda Tribute Suzuki Grand Vitara 350,000 560,000 560,000 6100,000 NA NA NA 6 3.2 liters V6 205 hp @ 5400 rpm 214 ft-lbs. @ 3000 rpm 62 cu.ft. 625 lbs. 4500 lbs. 167.8 in. 70.4 in. 66.6 in. 3986 lbs. 96.9 in. 35.4 ft. NA 38.9 in. 37.3 in. NA NA NA NA 42.1 in. 33.3 in. 5 Standard Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Rating = Good Rating = Good Very Good Very Good Poor Poor 17.7 gal. 17 mpg / 20 mpg 16 mpg / 20 mpg 301 mi. / 354 mi. 283 mi. / 354 mi. Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not. $18,975 $20,360 7.35% $520 N/A 3% of the Total MSRP S 2.2L HARD TOP 2WD (5M): 2.2L I4 DOHC SMPI 16-valve engine; 5-speed OD manual transmission; 600 amp battery; 100 amp alternator; rear-wheel drive, 4.30 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; front independent double-wishbone suspension with anti-roll bar, front torsion springs, front torsion bar, gas-pressurized front shocks, rigid rear axle multi-link suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs, gas-pressurized rear shocks; power rack-and-pinion steering with engine-speed-sensing assist; front disc/rear drum antilock brakes; 17.7 gal. capacity fuel tank; front and rear mud flaps, skid plates, side impact bars; conventional rear cargo door; front and rear manual pop-up glass sunroof with sunshade; front and rear black bumpers with front and rear tow hooks, rear step bumper; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogen headlamps; driver's and passenger's manual black folding outside mirrors; 16" x 7" silver styled steel wheels; P245/70SR16 BSW A/S tires; full-size steel sparewheel; rear heat ducts; AM/FM stereo radio, seek-scan feature, cassette player, 4 speakers, fixed antenna; 3 power accessory outlets, front lighter elements, driver's foot rest, smokers' package; instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperature gauge, in-dash clock, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, battery, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, brake fluid; driver's and passenger's front airbags; tinted windows; fixed-interval front windshield wipers, fixed-interval rear wiper, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 5, front bucket seats with adjustable headrests, driver's and passenger's seat include 4-way adjustment; full folding rear bench seat with adjustable headrests; height-adjustable front seatbelts; cloth seats, cloth door trim insert, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering; interior lights include dome light, front reading lights; vanity mirrors; day/night rearview mirror; full floor console, locking glove box, front andrear cupholders, instrument panel bin, 1 seatback storage pocket, driver's and passenger's door bins; carpeted cargo floor, cargo tie downs, cargo light; body-colored grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and black door handles. S 2.2L SOFT TOP 2WD (5M) (in addition to or instead of S 2.2L HARD TOP 2WD (5M) equipment): Front manual pop-up glass sunroof with sunshade; manual convertible roof with lining, rollover protection and front cloth headliner. S 3.2L V6 2WD (4A) (in addition to or instead of S 2.2L 2WD (5M) equipment): 3.2L V6 DOHC SMPI 24-valve engine; driver's selectable multi-mode 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter; 90 amp alternator; cruise control; variable-speed intermittent front windshield wipers and steering wheel with tilt adjustment. S 3.2L V6 SOFT TOP 4WD (5M) (in addition to or instead of S 3.2L V6 2WD (4A) equipment): 5-speed OD manual transmission; part-time 4-wheel drive, auto-locking hub control and electronic shift; 4-wheel antilock disc brakes. S 3.2L V6 HARD TOP 4WD (4A) (in addition to or instead of S 3.2L V6 2WD (4A) equipment): Part-time 4 wheel drive, auto-locking hub control and electronic shift, limited-slip differential, 4.3 axle ratio and 4-wheel antilock disc brakes. FL Fog Lamps $55 $70 IPA Ironman Package $1,026 $1,215 L2 Limited-Slip Differential $220 $250 M6 Wheels: 16" Aluminum $352 $400 OVA Titan Gray Overfenders $198 $225 P7 Preferred Equipment Package 2 $1,691 $2,195