1998-2003 Isuzu Amigo/Rodeo Sport: Year-to-Year Changes

1999 Isuzu Rodeo: A new hardtop wagon with a pop-up sunroof over the rear seat and a heated rear window joined the original semi-convertible. Cruise control was no longer available.

2000 Isuzu Rodeo: A restyled nose and tail appeared on 2000 Amigos, and V6 models came with standard cruise control. Adjustable shock absorbers became optional, and the 4WD 4-cylinder manual-shift soft-top model was dropped. A new Ironman package, named for Isuzu's sponsorship of the Ironman triathlon competition, became available for V6 models with the Preferred Equipment package. Intelligent Suspension Control was optional on V6 Ironman Amigos, allowing the driver to choose sport or normal shock damping via a dashboard switch. Previously optional, 16-inch wheels replaced the original 15-inchers as standard equipment. Fender flares were a new option, and the spare tire now wore a standard plastic/vinyl cover.

2001 Isuzu Rodeo: Isuzu renamed its Amigo the Rodeo Sport for 2001, intending to reposition the compact model as a sportier, off-road-oriented version of its larger--and more popular--4-door Rodeo. Both engines now were available with either a manual or automatic transmission. The Preferred Equipment package added a rear cargo tray, and V6 models gained 2-speed variable intermittent wipers.

2002 Isuzu Rodeo: For 2002, the Ironman and SE packages are dropped along with their adjustable shock absorbers.

2003 Isuzu Rodeo: No changes were evident for '03.