All Passports come standard with Isuzu's 3.2-liter DOHC 24-valve V6. LX buyers can choose between a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic; EX's get the automatic only. Four-wheel-drive models have four-wheel disc brakes and a limited-slip rear differential, but all Passports come with four-wheel antilock brakes and dual air bags.

In fact, the feature-packed LX comes with a ton of standard equipment: Air conditioning, power windows, power locks, variable-speed intermittent windshield wipers, illuminated vanity mirrors, tinted glass, cargo area side boxes, alloy wheels (with 4WD), skid plates under the radiator and fuel tank (and the transfer case, with 4WD), cruise control, and a tilt steering wheel. LX equipment even includes an eight-speaker AM/FM/cassette stereo, and alloy wheels if you order 4WD.

You get more luxury and convenience in EX models: a leather-wrapped steering wheel, fog lights (optional on LX), wood-grain interior trim, remote keyless entry with theft alarm, power moonroof, and alloy wheels with 2WD or 4WD.

The Luxury Package adds color-keyed moldings and fender flares, exclusive two-tone paint choices, leather-trimmed seats and door panels, and an eight-speaker AM/FM/cassette/six-CD changer stereo.