The Rodeo is available in three trim levels: S, LS, and LSE. It comes with a choice of two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.Two engines are available: a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 130 horsepower is available only in 2WD S models. The 3.2-liter V6 comes standard on LS and LSE models and is available as an option on the S model. A four-speed automatic transmission comes standard on LS and LSE. The S model comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission and optional with the automatic. Standard equipment on even the basic Rodeo S ($18,380) includes speed-sensitive power steering, four-wheel antilock brakes, dual air bags, tinted glass, remote keyless entry, cargo convenience net, AM/FM/cassette stereo and skid plates under the radiator and fuel tank. The V6 version ($21,265) adds anti-lock brakes, cruise control, a tilt steering column. 4WD versions ($24,695) add rear-wheel disc brakes, shift-on-the-fly transfer case and skid plate. LS 2WD ($25,085) models add power mirrors, variable speed intermittent windshield wipers, air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, an in-dash 6-CD changer, retractable cargo cover, remote keyless entry, theft alarm, color-keyed carpeted floor mats, and a useful power outlet in the cargo area by the back door. LS 4WD ($27,745) models also get a limited-slip rear differential. Luxurious LSE 2WD ($29,295) and LSE 4WD ($31,730) come with fog lights, wood grain interior, heated power mirrors, power moonroof with sunshade, power reclining front seats, leather seating surfaces and Isuzu's Intelligent Suspension Control system. Isuzu also offers an array of comfort, appearance, and preferred equipment packages. New for 2002 is the Chrome Package for the LS 4WD ($1,815) that includes 18-inch chrome alloy wheels, chrome tube side steps, chrome taillight trim and dual-mode intelligent suspension control. Again for 2002, Rodeo comes with a generous 10-year/120,000 mile powertrain warranty, covering defects in materials or workmanship in the engine, transmission, suspension, steering assembly, and axles. It does not cover routine maintenance or adjustments. The basic warranty is still 3 years/50,000 miles, with 6 year/100,000 mile corrosion protection.
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