To be fair, this isn’t really what you would call a mainstream caravanning car, though with four-wheel drive and high or low ratios selectable at the push of a button, this is the sort of vehicle that would easily tug your caravan out of a sticky situation.
Even in two-wheel drive it tackles all sorts of terrain, up hill and down dale – partly because the suspension (torsion bar front, leaf spring rear) is hard. That also means a fairly uncomfortable ride. Interior noise levels are high too, and the gearbox feels agricultural.
Positives include an abundance of storage space, a noseweight limit of 120kg and easily-accessible electrics. Isuzu should also be applauded for stowing tools under the rear seat, giving easy access in the event of a puncture.
| Caravan weight |
Noseweight limit |
Drive |
Cyls/CC |
bhp@rpm |
lb/ft@rpm |
CO2 g/km |
Ins group |
Price |
Tested |
|
1,632kg |
120kg |
R/AWD |
4/2499 |
165@ 3600 |
293@2200 |
N/A |
12A |
£23,686 |
2008 |
Isuzu Rodeo Denver MAX LE
