Isuzu Rodeo Denver
October 21st, 2010
Isuzu Rodeo Denver TD Doublecab Pick Up. Taxed and Tested. Automatic, A/C Cruise and Smartnav. Looks Great Drives even Better!
Isuzu Rodeo Denver
Price New £21,900 Used £8,000 - £12,000
Spec
Wheelbase 3,050 mm
Length 4,900 mm
Width 1,800 mm
Height 1,735 mm
Weight 1,720 Kg
Engine Size 2,999 C.C
Power Output 88 Kw/3,800 Hp
Torque 245 Nm/2,000 Nm
Top Speed - Mph
Isuzu Rodeo Denver Review: The Pickup to Beat
When talking about pickups, no doubt the Navara, L200, and Ranger will come up. But for those of you who are ready to give up the old and embrace the new, it’s time you meet the Isuzu Rodeo Denver. This pickup is not only a competent match for its mainstream rivals; it’s also a testament to modern-day ingenuity. Let’s take a look at what it has to offer.
Aesthetics
As a pickup capable of carrying a ton, Isuzu’s Rodeo Denver is quite good-looking. It is not as gargantuan as Nissan’s Navara or as eccentric as Mitsubishi’s L200. Nobody can also accuse it of looking too bland, as many have described Ford’s Ranger. The top-range Denver Max LE looks more like an SUV complete with chrome features such as a rear bumper, side steps, and wing mirrors. The look is rugged but sensual, playful but classy, a perfect combination of the niceties of today’s best pickups.
There’s more to discover inside. Being a commercial car, Isuzu’s Rodeo Denver has a solid interior that is both functional and fashionable. There isn’t an ounce of deception here. What you see is what you get: a lot of storage space to give you the comfort you crave for (something pickups notoriously lack), ample legroom for your passengers, and two-tone leather seats that say this baby accommodates both business and pleasure.
Practicality
Pickups are normally associated with out-of-town adventures and furniture moving services. For the Isuzu Rodeo Denver, all of these should not be a problem. That is, if you’re willing to make several trips to have everything you want with you. While the Avenger Top, which is optional, can help this particular pickup carry a lot of cargo, you should not expect the vehicle to be big enough to make hauling its career. The box seat area, which is worth mentioning, proves to be excellent storage – more practical than the official load bed. Compared to other smug pickups on the market, the Rodeo Denver provides decent loading capacity.
Performance
Isuzu’s Rodeo Denver mixes sedan and SUV handling features. Its leaf-spring suspension, which is needed for carrying a heavy load, proves to be quite a challenge and the steering is made worse by the balloon-like tires that deal with high-center gravity. Even so, the ride itself is smoother than what many pickups out there can offer. Bumps can rarely be felt, but it’s best to steer clear of the motorway, unless you’re fine with rather ferocious engine vibrations when you’re at top speed. When you pull out of junctions or go on long journeys, you can expect an impressive, refined punch.
The Rodeo Denver has actually received a huge chunk of positive feedback from test drives. The words often used to describe the drivability are “reassuring” and “composed.” For a pickup, that’s saying a lot.
Pickups are a lot of fun. They are some of the fiercest vehicles around. They can be used to load grocery items, deliver packages, move furniture, carry vacation paraphernalia, and many more. Because they’re such good investment, it’s best to get your money’s worth with a pickup that’s not over-priced and overrated. Go with the Isuzu Rodeo Denver, the most solid choice for a pickup today.