The new 3.0-litre VCDi common rail turbo diesel engine delivers peak power increases of 25 per cent while meeting strict new Euro 4 emission requirements.

Peak power of 120 kW is achieved at 3,600 rpm (up from 96 kW at 3,800 rpm) and peak torque of 333 Nm at 1,600 rpm (automatic) and 360 Nm at 1,800 rpm (manual), an increase of 39 Nm and 66 Nm respectively.

GM Holden Marketing Manager, Teresa Basile said “The new Holden Rodeo is our most powerful diesel Rodeo ever. With increases in power and torque and a three tonne braked towing capacity on our 4x4 diesel variants, the new Rodeo is an outstanding new model representing great value for money.”

Rodeo diesel models receive new five-speed manual and four-speed auto transmissions to manage the increased torque and retain a light shift feel. All 4x4 turbo diesel variants now have a 3,000 kg braked towing capability, which represents an increase of 500 kg on manual variants and a 1,000 kg on automatic variants.

Rodeo models powered by the 3.6-litre Alloytec V6 petrol engine deliver peak power of 157 kW at 5,300 rpm and peak torque of 313 Nm at 2,800 rpm. The 2.4-litre four cylinder engine delivers peak power of 92 kW at 4,800 rpm and peak torque of 209 Nm at 3,000 rpm.

Feature Highlights:

Exterior

• Redesigned front and rear fascias, including front and rear lamps
• Updated over-guard flairs
• Bonnet air-induction scoop (turbo diesel variants only)

Interior

• Improved driver and passenger seating
• New steering wheel, HVAC controls and interior trims
• Updated instrument clusters and interior side vents
• Redesigned automatic/manual transmission levers

DX and LX models receive a new trim called New Jersey (dark grey) and LX is also available in a new exterior colour (Tornade Red).

The LT model includes interior silvers sports highlights, cruise control, halogen projector headlamps, a sports instrument cluster, passenger vanity mirror, multi-information display and a roof console all as standard. LT is available in two new exterior colours (Tornade Red, Sterling Silver) and a new trim Rascel (dark grey).

Holden’s 2007 Rodeo range will offer seven colours: Alpine White and Sterling Silver (all models), Glacier Blue (DX, and LX only), Light Quartz Grey (LT only), Imperial Blonde (gold) - LX, LT only, Tornade Red (LX and LT only) and Black Sapphire (LX, and LT only).