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Renault Rodeo 4 0.8 (34 Hp)
Overall Rating
Renault Rodeo:
The Renault Rodeo was a series of off-road mini SUVs produced between 1970 and 1987 by ACL for Renault. In total there were three generations of the Rodeo. At first the car was called the ACL Rodeo and the name was changed to Renault Rodeo in July 1976. The vehicle was front wheel drive but could be ordered also with four wheel drive technic supplied by Sinpar.
The original Rodeo 4 was based on the platform of the Renault 4 van, with an 845 cc engine.
In 1972, a second model appeared, now known as the Rodeo 6. It was still based on the platform of the R4 van, but with the 1108 cc engine of the Renault 6. In 1979, the Rodeo 6 was improved and adopted the 1289 cc engine of the Renault 5. The Rodeo 4 and the Rodeo 6 coexisted from 1972 to 1981....(Read more on Wikipedia)
4 Overview:
Renault Rodeo (4). A rugged vehicle built to handle rough terrains and challenging driving conditions. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Renault Rodeo 4 predates modern crash safety standards and Euro NCAP testing. It would offer minimal passive safety features by contemporary measures, typical for vehicles of its era, focusing more on basic utility than occupant protection.
0.8 (34 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Performance is extremely modest, suitable only for light utility, slow off-road driving, and low-speed rural use. It is not designed for speed or comfortable highway cruising.
Fuel Economy
Given its light weight and small engine, fuel economy would have been reasonable for its time, benefiting from simplicity. However, it's not exceptional by modern standards.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent off-road capability for its class and era
- • Simple, robust, and relatively easy to maintain mechanics
- • Lightweight and versatile design with removable body panels
- • Unique classic appeal and open-air driving experience
- • Good for light utility and leisure activities
Cons:
- • Very limited performance, especially on highways
- • Basic comfort and sparse interior amenities
- • Lacks modern safety features and crash protection
- • Susceptible to rust on older models if not maintained
- • Finding specific parts can be challenging for restoration
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Renault |
| Model: | Rodeo |
| Generation: | 4 |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.8 (34 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1970 |
| End of production: | 1981 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Off-road vehicle |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 34 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
If you could change one thing about the Renault Rodeo, what would it be?