1998: Holden has released a V6 version of the Rodeo ($35K), the new engine option being based on the V6 offered in the Jackaroo 4WD. In the Rodeo it delivers 140kW at 5400rpm and 265Nm at 4200rpm.

Holden Rodeo 4X4 1998.

3.2L V6

• crew-cab pickup, 5 seats, 4 doors
• loa: 4975mm, width: 1690mm, height: 1710mm
• wheelbase: 3025mm, track: 1390mm/1400mm, grnd clearance: 215mm
• turning radius: 61.m
• weight: 1615kg (unladen), GVM: 2740kg, towing: 500kg (unbraked)
• 3.2L V6 petrol:
  • 3.2L petrol V6 mpfi 4-valves/cyl
  • power: 140kW at 5400rpm, torque: 265Nm at 4200rpm
• 2.6L petrol:
  • 2.6L, petrol, 4-cyls, mpfi, sohc
  • power: 88kW at 5000rpm, torque: 201Nm at 2600rpm
• 2.8L diesel:
  • 2.8L diesel, turbo-charged direct-injection, ohv
  • 74kW at 3800rpm, torque: 225Nm at 2300rpm
• transmission: 5m, part-time 4WD (2.051:1 lo, 1.0:1 hi)
• suspension: indep-torsionbar/live-leaf, brakes: disc/drum
• tyres: 235/75 R15 or 205R16, fuel-tank: 63L
• Also available as cab-chassis, pisckup (ute), space-cab (xtra cab); these have a 75L fuel tank
• Rivals: Mitsubishi Triton, Toyota Hilux

Alan Gurman - the GM/Isuzu Holden Rodeo it is certainly up there with the best of them. My 2.8 T/D has done 170,000 with no problems. With Hot Dog suspension, 128L long range fuel tank, dual batteries and inverter, snorkel plus other extra's, it has been all over - Birdsville last year, NT in May this year plus numerous weekend trips[2/'98].

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