Holden Rodeo Gets New Turbodiesel in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia — General Motors' Holden unit has introduced a new low-emissions turbodiesel engine as part of a major makeover of its 2007 Rodeo pickup, which goes on sale next month in Australia.

Among the features of the new Rodeo light commercial vehicle are increased towing capacity and 25 percent more power, both thanks to the new 3.0-liter VCDi common-rail turbodiesel engine. The new engine also meets strict new Euro 4 emission requirements.

Peak power of 161 horsepower is achieved at 3,600 rpm (up from 129 hp at 3,800 rpm) and peak torque of 246 pound-feet at 1,600 rpm (automatic) and 265 pound-feet at 1,800 rpm (manual), an increase of 29 and 49 lb-ft, respectively. The redone Rodeos with turbodiesel are equipped with new five-speed manual and four-speed automatic transmissions.

There's also a gasoline-powered version of the Rodeo, powered by a 3.6-liter Alloytec V6, and a 2.4-liter four-cylinder model.

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