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All Rodeos had a rear seat bottom which folded forward and rear seat back which folded down, extending
the 35-cubic-foot (990 L) cargo area. The vehicle's lug wrench was stored under the seat bottom, concealed
by a carpeted Velcro flap. The jack was located behind a plastic panel in the rear left of the cargo area along
with the rear windshield washer fluid reservoir if equipped. The LS was available with privacy glass,
velour upholstery, and split-folding rear seats. A secret locking compartment was fitted in the depths of the
center console below a removable cassette storage bin. The vehicle weighed 3,490–3,820 pounds (1,580–
1,730 kg), depending on engine and options.
For the 1993 model year, Isuzu replaced the GM V6 engine with their own 3.2-liter 24-valve SOHC V6
which was rated at 174 hp (130 kW). Manually locking hubs were eliminated, but the floor-mounted
transfer case shifter remained. The 1993 Rodeo featured a recalibrated suspension system, softened spring
rates and softened shock valving. The Rodeo now weighed between 3,536–4,120 pounds (1,604–
1,869 kg) and the EPA rating was 18 mpg‑US (13 L/100 km) city and 21 mpg‑US (11 L/100 km) highway.
Also for 1993, a Family II 2.4 litre four-cylinder engine from Holden was introduced, and the Rodeo
gained a third brake light above the rear window and a more refined center console. The "V6" badge on
V6 models was moved behind the front wheels. Midway through 1995, the Rodeo received an updated
dashboard and steering wheel, both of which added airbags. The "ISUZU" badge on the front grille also
shrunk in size. For 1996 Isuzu increased the power of their 3.2-liter V6 up to 194 hp (145 kW) and
262 N⋅m (193 lb⋅ft) of torque, and the top level trim LS received the same 16-inch aluminium wheels as the
Trooper, and was available in two-tone exterior colors.
Isuzu sold 24,612 Rodeos in 1991 and 45,257 Rodeos in 1992.[3] US models were manufactured at
Subaru-Isuzu Automotive, Inc. (now, Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc.) in Lafayette, Indiana. The
vehicle was still considered an import, as 75 percent of its parts were made overseas.[4]
The first generation Isuzu Rodeo and its twin, the Honda Passport received a rating of "Poor" in the IIHS
frontal offset test conducted at 40 mph due to a poor safety cage and dummy movement, and excessive
footwell intrusion that contributed to injuries to both legs.
Europe
In 1995, the model went through a facelift and the Frontera received rear coil springs and a new line up of
engines. The SWB gained a new 2.0-liter petrol (X20 series) engine, updated trim, and also the first diesel
engine available for the SWB, the 2.8-liter (4JB1-TC). The LWB also had new engines, with the 2.2-liter
petrol (X22SE) and the 2.8 diesel 4JB1-TC being made available.
In the 1996–1997 models interior trim, including the dashboard, was changed, and a new 2.5-liter diesel
(VM41) engine was fitted. This engine was also used in the Range Rover Classic and Jeep Cherokee in the
UK.
A redesign took place in 1998, and the Frontera was produced in Britain for a total of 13 years until it was
finally discontinued in 2004.
Australasia
In October 1995 Holden of Australia and New Zealand introduced the MU under the Holden "Frontera"
badge in Australia and Holden "Wizard" badge in New Zealand. Designated the UT or M7 series, the
Holden was based on the three-door body and manufactured in the United Kingdom.[5] It was offered in
one level of trim, the "Sport 4 × 4", offered solely with a manual transmission.
Asia
Jiangling (Jiangling Motors Corporation Limited) Landwind in China produces a copy of the Isuzu Rodeo
for the Chinese market. It is the first SUV to fail the EuroNCAP crash tests. The Landwind is based on the
first generation Rodeo although there was no collaboration between JMC and Isuzu or GM. While the
Landwind looks like the Rodeo it is not an Isuzu vehicle.
For the Thai market, the MU Wizard was sold as the Isuzu Cameo (1993–1996) and Isuzu Vega (1999–
2004) in Thailand. The Cameo using a 2.5-liter 4JA1 diesel direct injection engine, producing 90 PS
(66 kW) at 3,900 rpm and the maximum torque of 17.8 kg⋅m (175 N⋅m; 129 lb⋅ft) at 1,800 rpm[6] came
standard. The transmission was 5-speed manual with rear wheel drive only. The equipment is the same as
in the TF and the only body style available is a five-door wagon. In 1999, Isuzu Thailand decided to have a
major change for Cameo and gave it new name Vega, equipped with four-wheel drive only. Exterior
differences from Cameo including the new frontal design, halogen headlights, 15-inch wheels with
265/70R15 tires and the spare wheel on the back door. It was introduced with 2.8-liter engine 4JB1-T and
the brand new 3.0-liter 4JH1-T turbodiesel, producing 120 PS (88 kW) at 3,800 rpm and maximum torque
of 24.5 kg⋅m (240 N⋅m; 177 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 rpm,[7] because of the development of the CCI (ISUZU
Computer Controlled Injection) and HPI (ISUZU High Pressure Fuel Injection). In addition, it connected
with a choice of 5-speed manual and "Technomatics" 4-speed automatic controlled by the TCM system
(Transmission Control Module). The driver can manually choose style of driving by "Normal mode" and
"Power mode".
(15 L/100 km) city and 22 mpg‑US (11 L/100 km) Fujisawa, Kanagawa
United States: Lafayette,
highway for the two wheel drive model, and 15 mpg‑US
Indiana
(16 L/100 km) city and 20 mpg‑US (12 L/100 km)
Taiwan: Xinzhuang District
highway for the four wheel drive model.
(CAC)
The second generation Isuzu Rodeo and its twin, the Tunisia: Kairouan (IMM)
Honda Passport received a rating of "marginal" in the Designer Takahiro Uematsu (1996)
IIHS frontal offset test conducted at 40 mph (64 km/h) due
Body and chassis
to a possible injury to the right leg and the head, but
dummy movement was reasonably well controlled. Related Isuzu Axiom
Powertrain
In October 2010, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalled 1998–2002
Rodeos, 2002 Isuzu Axioms, and 1998–2002 Honda Passports due to corrosion of the vehicle's frame in
the vicinity of the rear suspension.[8] Vehicles without corrosion in the affected area would be treated with
an anti-corrosion compound. Vehicles with more severe corrosion would have a reinforcement bracket
installed. In some cases, corrosion was so severe that repairs could not be made, resulting in Isuzu and
Honda purchasing vehicles from the owners. The final MU rolled of the assembly line on June 5, 2004.
Europe
In the United Kingdom, the second generation Isuzu MU and Wizard were sold as the Vauxhall Frontera
(five-door) and Vauxhall Frontera Sport (three-door). In continental Europe it was sold as the Opel Frontera
(five-door) and Opel Frontera Sport (three-door).
After General Motors took full control over the IBC Vehicles
factory in 1998, the Frontera production line was planned to be
transferred to General Motors' Vauxhall plant in Ellesmere Port.
However, with the closure of the Vauxhall Luton plant the decision
to move was reversed. In 1998 the new model series was
introduced with a choice of 2.2- petrol, 2.2-liter diesel (X22DTH)
and 3.2-liter V6 petrol engines. Further modifications were carried
out on the diesel engine post-2001, with the final version to be
Opel Frontera (Europe)
fitted in the marque being the 2.2-liter (Y22) version. This model
met the Euro 3 Emissions standard.
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