The engine did its job on the Interstates and was quiet enough to allow us to listen to our favorite CDs on the sound system. My heavy foot proved to be annoying to any cars in front of me, but I learned to cope. I thought the Rodeo handled well in some pretty adverse conditions. We encountered fog and heavy rain, as well as light rain, which can be as difficult to drive in as heavy rain. Seating was comfortable in all five positions.
Front passengers sit in leather-covered individual bucket seats.
In the rear, the split bench seat offered excellent leg room. We folded the entire seat flat to gain maximum cargo carrying capacity. My major complaint was with the operation of the rear hatch. After you unlock the rear, you push a button to lift the glass. Then you pull the door section open.