I believe that the average american doesn't really know the isuzu leadership in the japanese market,where they are very respected when it concerns quality.

One time i overheard that when honda & nissan (datsun) began the sales of cars they all use isuzu technology to build their vehicules since isuzu is the oldest builder ( since 1912 ) it was obvious that all of them should use the most experienced builder.

And if you ask me if i believe that is true i'll say yes,because if you guys look at the first hondas & nissan (datsun) vehicules they really look alike the isuzus.

For example the honda passport is actually a isuzu rodeo,just as the 1st generation of nissan pathfinders.