High-Value Entry-Level Model
Aimed at the cost-conscious construction and agricultural sector, the new entry-level Rodeo 4x2 Single Cab boasts a high specification and costs just £9,999 OTR (excluding VAT).Equipment levels are impressive, however, and include central-locking, electric windows, a radio with single CD player and MP3 capability.
Also standard is ABS with EBD, twin front airbags, power steering, a five-speed manual gearbox and a rear limited-slip differential.
However, the biggest news is the fitment of the new DOHC 2.5 litre Common-Rail turbo-diesel engine first introduced in spring '07 when the facelifted Rodeo range was introduced.
Producing 136 PS at 3,600 rpm and 217 lb ft of torque at 1,800 rpm, the new engine offers exceptional refinement and efficiency with an outstanding 38.2 mpg Combined and equally impressive emissions of 196 g/km.
Compared to the previous 2.5 litre pre-facelifted Rodeo equivalent, top speed rises by 16 mph to 109 mph while the Combined fuel economy is 3 mpg better.
In addition, the CO2 for the new Denver 4x2 Single Cab drops by 18 g/km and the 0-60 mph time is a car-like 10.5 seconds.
Its braked towing limit is a useful 2,500 kg while the payload is an equally impressive 1,235 kg with a load length of 2,270 mm.
All Isuzus have a 36 month, 60,000 mile warranty (whichever comes first) plus 36 months' membership of Isuzu Assistance, a comprehensive home and roadside repair and recovery package valid throughout the UK and Europe. Service intervals are a generous 12,000 miles.
Kenyon Neads, Isuzu (UK) Limited Brand Manager, said: "More and more operators are appreciating the bullet-proof reliability, reassuring durability and low running costs of the Rodeo and these new additions will help us grow sales from last year's 1,941 units to more than 2,100 in 2008."
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