Like the smaller Amigo, the Rodeo shared its front-end, chassis, and powertrains with pickup trucks. Price leader was the 2-wheel-drive S, with a 4-cylinder engine and 5-speed manual shift. GM's 3.1-liter V6 was standard on the 4-wheel-drive S, as well as 2WD and 4WD models in midrange XS and top-level LS trim. The V6 also was optional in the 2WD S. All but the basic Rodeo could get an optional 4-speed automatic transmission. The 4x4 models used a part-time, on-demand 4WD system and rode larger tires on 7-inch aluminum wheels. Automatic-locking front hubs were standard on all but the 4WD S model, which used manual hubs. All-disc brakes had rear antilock control.