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    Island Isuzus

    I just returned from a scuba vacation to Bonaire and saw a bunch of Isuzu Rodeos. They weren't branded as Isuzu or Rodeo so not sure what they call them there. I think they were all 2.0 and I think 2.5 liter TD. Cool rims too.

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    Probably Honda Passports, they are the same car as the Isuzu Rodeo. Production sharing, that's all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by blacksambo View Post
    Probably Honda Passports, they are the same car as the Isuzu Rodeo. Production sharing, that's all.
    Did a little google searching and found out they are actually Landwinds. A Chinese company making/faking/taking Isuzu designs. Interesting.




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    Isuzu MUs were flooded all over the world too. Here, they were simply Amigos and Amigo Sports.
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    China has blatant copies of almost everything and unlike most other automakers, they are shameless with stealing car designs. Those Rodeo knockoffs look pretty good but I would assume the level of quality is the same as most disposable Chinese auto parts. That being said, it's kinda cool to see the 1st gen rodeo model being updated a bit...


    Here's another example... Merc with it's ugly step child.



    Honda and awkward cousin.



    Another example of The Rodeo.



    Who would make a copy of a smart car?


    I think the line is crossed with this one....


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