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.