Holden Rodeo: Overview, Generations, Engines and Specs

The Holden Rodeo is a Pickup double-cab produced from 1998 to 2003. The catalogue data covers one generation and six versions: 2.3 MT, 2.3 AT, 3.5 MT, 3.5 AT, 3.1 MT, and 3.1 AT. Every version has RWD. The engine range includes Gasoline and Diesel units, with outputs from 110 hp to 215 hp and Manual or Automatic gearboxes.

The Holden Rodeo is a Pickup double-cab produced from 1998 to 2003. The catalogue data covers one generation and six versions: 2.3 MT, 2.3 AT, 3.5 MT, 3.5 AT, 3.1 MT, and 3.1 AT. Every version has RWD. The engine range includes Gasoline and Diesel units, with outputs from 110 hp to 215 hp and Manual or Automatic gearboxes.

Holden Rodeo Models by Year and Generation

The 1 generation was produced from 1998 to 2003 as a Pickup double-cab. It contains six versions. The 2.3 MT and 2.3 AT use a 2,255 cc Gasoline engine producing 110 hp. The 3.5 MT and 3.5 AT have a 3,494 cc Gasoline engine rated at 215 hp and 312 Nm. The 3.1 MT and 3.1 AT use a 3,059 cc Diesel engine with Turbo, producing 125 hp and 260 Nm.

Holden Rodeo Engine and Specs

VersionPowerTorqueDisplacementFuelCylindersLayoutBoostGearboxDrive
2.3 MT110 hp (81 kW) at 5,500 rpmnot measured2,255 ccGasoline4InlineNoManual, 5-speedRWD
2.3 AT110 hp (81 kW) at 5,500 rpmnot measured2,255 ccGasoline4InlineNoAutomatic, 4-speedRWD
3.5 MT215 hp (158 kW) at 5,400 rpm312 Nm at 3,000 rpm3,494 ccGasoline6V-shapedNoManual, 5-speedRWD
3.5 AT215 hp (158 kW) at 5,400 rpm312 Nm at 3,000 rpm3,494 ccGasoline6V-shapedNoAutomatic, 4-speedRWD
3.1 MT125 hp (92 kW) at 3,600 rpm260 Nm at 2,000 rpm3,059 ccDiesel4InlineTurboManual, 5-speedRWD
3.1 AT125 hp (92 kW) at 3,600 rpm260 Nm at 2,000 rpm3,059 ccDiesel4InlineTurboAutomatic, 4-speedRWD

The 2.3 MT and 2.3 AT engines have two valves per cylinder, a Carburetor, and an 89.3 × 90 bore-and-stroke specification. Their engine position is not measured, compression ratio is not measured, and fuel grade is not measured.

The 3.5 MT and 3.5 AT use a Front, longitudinal engine installation and Distributed injection (multi-point). Each has four valves per cylinder, a 9.1 compression ratio, a 93.4 × 85 bore-and-stroke specification, and uses 95 fuel.

The 3.1 MT and 3.1 AT have a Front, longitudinal engine position and two valves per cylinder. Their compression ratio is 20, their bore-and-stroke specification is 95.4 × 107, and their fuel is Diesel. The fuel-supply system is not measured.

All six Holden Rodeo versions share Independent, torsion front suspension and Dependent, leaf spring rear suspension. They also use Disc front brakes and Drum rear brakes.

Holden Rodeo Horsepower, Performance and Fuel Economy

The 2.3 MT and 2.3 AT each produce 110 hp at 5,500 rpm. Their 0–100 performance, top speed, city fuel consumption, highway fuel consumption, and combined fuel consumption are not measured.

The 3.5 MT and 3.5 AT each produce 215 hp at 5,400 rpm and 312 Nm at 3,000 rpm. Their 0–100 performance and top speed are not measured. City, highway, and combined fuel consumption are also not measured.

The 3.1 MT and 3.1 AT each produce 125 hp at 3,600 rpm and 260 Nm at 2,000 rpm. Their 0–100 performance, top speed, city fuel consumption, highway fuel consumption, and combined fuel consumption are not measured.

CO₂ output and environmental class are not measured for the 2.3 MT, 2.3 AT, 3.5 MT, 3.5 AT, 3.1 MT, or 3.1 AT. Therefore, this catalogue data does not support a numerical Holden Rodeo fuel-economy or emissions comparison.

Holden Rodeo Dimensions and Weight

Exterior dimensions, including overall length, width, height, wheelbase, and pickup-bed dimensions, are not measured in the supplied catalogue data. Kerb weight, gross weight, ground clearance, fuel-tank capacity, and wheel sizes are also not measured for every listed version.

VersionKerb weightGross weightGround clearanceFuel tankWheel sizes
2.3 MTnot measurednot measurednot measurednot measurednot measured
2.3 ATnot measurednot measurednot measurednot measurednot measured
3.5 MTnot measurednot measurednot measurednot measurednot measured
3.5 ATnot measurednot measurednot measurednot measurednot measured
3.1 MTnot measurednot measurednot measurednot measurednot measured
3.1 ATnot measurednot measurednot measurednot measurednot measured

Which Holden Rodeo Version to Choose

Choose between the 2.3 MT and 2.3 AT if the 2,255 cc Gasoline engine and 110 hp output meet the requirement. Their engines and RWD configuration are identical in the supplied figures; the difference is the gearbox. The 2.3 MT has a Manual 5-speed gearbox, while the 2.3 AT has an Automatic 4-speed gearbox.

The 3.5 MT and 3.5 AT offer the highest output in the range. At 215 hp, each has 105 hp more than the 2.3 versions and 90 hp more than the 3.1 versions. Their 312 Nm is 52 Nm above the 260 Nm delivered by the 3.1 versions. The 3.5 MT pairs this engine with a Manual 5-speed gearbox, while the 3.5 AT uses an Automatic 4-speed gearbox.

The 3.1 MT and 3.1 AT are the Diesel choices and the only versions with Turbo. Both produce 125 hp and 260 Nm, with peak torque available at 2,000 rpm. That torque speed is 1,000 rpm lower than the 3,000 rpm torque peak of the 3.5 versions. Choose the 3.1 MT for a Manual 5-speed gearbox or the 3.1 AT for an Automatic 4-speed gearbox.

Every listed Holden Rodeo is RWD, so drive layout does not distinguish the versions. Fuel-consumption, acceleration, top-speed, dimensions, weight, ground-clearance, and tank-capacity figures are not measured; those parameters cannot be used for a numerical choice from this dataset.