vehicles are everywhere these days. Nearly every manufacturer has one,

and those that don't have one in their lineups want one. That's why American

Honda made its 1994 deal with Isuzu to sell a Honda version of the mid-size

Isuzu Rodeo SUV.

Beyond telling you something about the universal demand for sport-utilities,

this also tells you something positive about the Isuzu Rodeo. As one of

the world's top automotive engineering companies, Honda is very selective

about the products that filter out into the world through Honda showrooms.

The Honda Passport may represent a marriage of convenience, brought

about by the absence of a sport-utility in Honda's product lineup, but

you can bet that the Rodeo had to measure up to some very tough quality

standards to win approval.

Thus the Isuzu Rodeo and the Honda Passport are fraternal twins. assembled

in America--in Layfayette, Indiana at a plant which is a joint venture

between Honda and Isuzu.