2004 Isuzu Rodeo New Car Buyer's Guide

New Car Buyer's Guide  » Isuzu  » 2004 Rodeo   What's New for the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo? Isuzu kills the standard 2.2-liter inline four-cylinder engine, making a hearty 3.2-liter V6 standard in the 2004 Rodeo. Also gone for 2004 is the two-door Isuzu Rodeo Sport. A new 3.5-liter direct injection gasoline V6 engine making 250 horsepower and 246 lb.-ft. of torque is optional, and several option packages gain additional features. New option packages include a Sound package and a Color-Keyed package. The trailer hitch design has been revised, the “power” mode for the automatic transmission has been dropped and the “winter” mode for 2WD Rodeos has vanished. Other deletions for 2004 include the rear assist grip coat hook and the side cargo net hooks in the luggage compartment. Two new colors debut and the Isuzu badge on the tailgate is larger. Advantages of the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo: Ruggedly constructed for real off-roading Roomy and comfortable back seat Impressive powertrain warranty and roadside assistance program Powerful direct injection V6 engine option Objections to the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo: Numb steering Sloppy on-pavement handling Uncomfortable front seats Editor's Advice: Now in its seventh year without a significant design change, the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo stacks up poorly against the competition in all areas except its powertrain warranty. Unlike key competitors, Isuzu has not found a way to make the Rodeo more palatable for paved-road travel without losing its baked-in off-roading capability, and the result has been dwindling sales. Despite the addition of a direct injection V6 engine and a shuffling of equipment packages, little about the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo makes a compelling argument for purchase. Zip Code:  OTHER WAYS TO SEARCH Search By Make BMW, Honda, Toyota, Lexus, etc. Advanced Search Search by features and other criteria Search By Category Convertibles, SUVs, Vans, etc. Search By Payment Find new cars that fit your monthly budget     CAR PREVIEWS & REVIEWS 2006 Isuzu i-280 Review Isuzu offers another GM product with a better warranty The Ultimate Nissan GT-R Comparison Test We determine if the Nissan GT-R lives up to its hype...literally 2008 Lexus IS F Lexus luxury at 170 mph. 2008 BMW M3 First Drive If not for outstanding competition, unrivaled 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible More power, more refinement, and better than ever 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Review The muscle car for grownups 2008 Chicago Auto Show: 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS Porsche adds a sportier Cayenne to its SUV lineup 2008 Chicago Auto Show: 2009 Hyundai Sonata Little bro is getting big 2008 Chicago Auto Show: 2009 Suzuki Equator Preview Think Nissan, but with a better warranty 2008 Chicago Auto Show: 2009 Ford Escape Preview Same as it ever was, only better ABOUT CARSMART "Since 1995, we've helped millions of customers get connected to a local CarSmart Accredited Dealer for up-front auto pricing and a no-hassle car and truck buying experience. We are the Internet's largest new car buying service, generating over a billion dollars a month in auto sales."

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