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[aussieidiot]

I need someone to tell me what my ute is in the states.

is it and izuzu or gmc? and model name

here's a link with the new model. mines the model before (06)
http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/...w?modelid=9006

[Steel]

"Rodeo"s are generally Isuzu SUV's, the same as old honda passports. Taht doesnt look like one though.
That thing looks almost like a chevy avalanche..or..something. I dunno. But it's def. GM if its Holden.

iirc, they stopped making the Isuzu Rodeo's in 2004.

[knorwj]

I may be mistaken but I believe the closest we have to the rodeo is the chevy colorado and GMC canyon?

[aussieidiot]

My old 1998 was an Izuzu, but since 2005 maybe they have made this shape Rodeo.

the Canyon has the same interior only much higher spec.

[richtazz]

It looks very similar on the exterior to the Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon here it the states, but they only come with a 2.8L 4-cyl or 3.5L 5-cyl gas engines. The Holden shows a 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L V-6 or diesel, none of which are available on the stateside models. It appears that it's a Holden specific model that may or may not share underpinnings (brakes, suspension, etc...) with it's American counterparts.

[knorwj]

Originally Posted by aussieidiot

My old 1998 was an Izuzu, but since 2005 maybe they have made this shape Rodeo.

the Canyon has the same interior only much higher spec.

the old izuzu pickup was a chevy s10 rebadged. I think the headlights and grill were slightly altered. Similar to how the rodeo and colorado are slightly different.

The old S-10 and blazer are still produced in some parts of the world with slightly updated front ends.http://www.chevrolet.com.ar check under trucks 4x4 vehicles

[knorwj]

Originally Posted by richtazz

It looks very similar on the exterior to the Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon here it the states, but they only come with a 2.8L 4-cyl or 3.5L 5-cyl gas engines. The Holden shows a 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L V-6 or diesel, none of which are available on the stateside models. It appears that it's a Holden specific model that may or may not share underpinnings (brakes, suspension, etc...) with it's American counterparts.

Alot of vehicles have different engine options overseas, A diesel option is available on many vehicles overseas. We never seem to get the diesels over here because they have gotten a bad rap over the years as being dirty, noisy, and polluting etc.

Check out the link I posted of the s10 and blazer that is being sold in I believe south america, it only comes in diesel.

[richtazz]

I believe what Aussie is looking for is parts interchangeability. Since there are a multitude of differences (RH vs LH drive, the engine options, etc...), I would be hesitant to say they are based on the same architecture. There are lots of overseas/poor countries that use old model design vehicles. Hell, VW was still producing the air cooled Beetle in Mexico just a few years ago.

[jeffcoslacker]

I thought the Ute is based on the Commodore platform, which is/was the Lumina here, although the Holden is RWD.

I'd think the closest thing here is the GTO...

[jeffcoslacker]

I just took a look at Holden site, the new Commodore looks like the new Malibu...

[jeffcoslacker]

pS I heard rumors that Chevy is considering bringing back the El Camino...if they do, I suspect it will be a re-badged Holden Ute...

[aussieidiot]

Originally Posted by jeffcoslacker

pS I heard rumors that Chevy is considering bringing back the El Camino...if they do, I suspect it will be a re-badged Holden Ute...

that's the word around the Holden camps