A new 2.2-liter "X22SE" engine built by Holden in Australia served as the base engine. Isuzu also offered the "6VD1" V6 that produced of torque at 3000 rpm. Fuel consumption is an estimated highway. From a technical perspective, the Rodeo and Amigo were built with a rigid frame that has eight crossmembers. Front suspension has independent lower and upper arms, with a solid rear axle. The Rodeo and Amigo 4WD models came with a modified Dana 44 rear axle and push-button four-wheel drive. They also had a traditional floor mounted lever for switching from high- to low-range. Underneath, both vehicles came with protective skid plates as a standard feature.