Isuzu Rodeo
The Rodeo was one of the first mainstream SUVs on the market. It offered the first complete package for a midsized SUV that consumers were looking for. The capable SUV wasn’t the most refined or the most expensive, but it did everything just right. Isuzu has become a forgotten blip here in America but there was a time when the Rodeo was quite popular. The Rodeo had a truck-based platform that helped it to perform quite well off-road, something even SUV models don’t have today (via Car & Driver).
The Rodeo did a great job of offering a comprehensive off-road package when it was new. Nowadays, the Rodeo offers a great deal as a pre-owned SUV for those who want something fun to throw around on a trail. The value of the Rodeo is continuing to rise because it was one of the most capable models from the period. An entirely new generation of enthusiasts is learning what Isuzu was and how great the Rodeo was in its prime.