In a small class of utility vehicles, the Isuzu was everybody’s favourite; the double-cab body is just so much more comfortable and civilised than the others. There’s no getting away from the fact that we’re talking about tough workhorses here. Don’t expect too much mechanical refinement, but when push comes to shove the Isuzu delivers.
The 3.0-litre turbodiesel engine has only four cylinders and clatters away to produce maximum torque at just 1600rpm, but it treats hillstarts with disdain, even in the wet, and the leaf-sprung back end will put up with noseweights up to 120kg even if your caravan won’t.
Not only did the Isuzu take all our caravanability judges’ typical load, but a Truckman top kept it dry and out of sight.
| Make/Model |
Caravan weight |
Drive |
Cyls/CC |
bhp/lb ft@rpm |
Price |
Tested |
| Isuzu Rodeo Denver |
1,568kg |
R/4WD |
4/2999 |
129/207@1600 |
£20,474 |
2005 |
Isuzu Rodeo Denver
