Two engines are available. All models except the base model come equipped with a 3.2-liter V6. A four-speed automatic transmission is a $1,000 option on S and LS models, but comes standard on LSE.

Isuzu's 2.2-liter 4-cylinder engine is only available on the base S model with two-wheel drive and a five-speed manual gearbox.

Standard equipment on all Rodeos includes power steering, four-wheel antilock brakes, dual air bags, tinted glass, cargo area side boxes, and skid plates under the radiator and fuel tank. The base S model is equipped with a four-speaker AM/FM/cassette stereo. V6 models add cruise control and a tilt steering wheel. Four-wheel-drive models add a transfer case skid plate. The spare tire is mounted under the floor on two-wheel-drive models and on the tailgate on four-wheel-drive models.

LS 2WD ($23,435) models include power mirrors, variable speed intermittent windshield wipers, air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, 6-speaker AM/FM/cassette stereo, retractable cargo cover, cargo convenience net, front and rear floor mats, remote keyless entry, theft alarm, color-keyed carpeted floormats, and a useful power outlet in the cargo area by the back door. Rodeo LS 4WD ($26,120) models also get a limited-slip rear differential.

The luxurious LSE ($28,790 for 2WD, $31,265 for 4WD) comes with Isuzu's new Intelligent Suspension Control system, leather trimmed seats and door panels, wood grain trim, a six-speaker AM/FM/cassette/6-disk CD changer stereo, power moonroof, alloy wheels, fog lamps, privacy glass, color-keyed trim and roof rack crossbars.

An optional Ironman Package ($1,052) is available on Rodeo LS models that commemorates Isuzu's sponsorship of the Ironman Triathlon race. Ironman LS models feature the Intelligent Suspension Control system; special beige velour upholstery; moonroof; Ironman Triathlon badging; Titan Gray trim, overfenders, and molding; 6-spoke alloy wheels; and Yokohama 245/70R-16 tires.