1997 Isuzu Rodeo

As you've undoubtedly noticed, sport-utility vehicles are everywhere these days. Nearly every manufacturer has one, and those that don't have one in their lineups want one. That's why American Honda made its 1994 deal with Isuzu to sell a Honda version of the mid-size Isuzu Rodeo SUV. Beyond telling you something about the universal demand for sport-utilities, this also tells you something positive about the Isuzu Rodeo. As one of the world's top automotive engineering companies, Honda is very selective about the products that filter out into the world through Honda showrooms. The Honda Passport may represent a marriage of convenience, brought about by the absence of a sport-utility in Honda's product lineup, but you can bet that the Rodeo had to measure up to some very tough quality standards to win approval. Thus the Isuzu Rodeo and the Honda Passport are fraternal twins. assembled in America--in Layfayette, Indiana at a plant which is a joint venture between Honda and Isuzu.