Pioneer develops in-car entertainment system for Isuzu Rodeo LE Sport

Isuzu Rodeo LE

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We've already brought you an online review of the Bowers and Wilkins system in the new Jaguar XF, and now it's Pioneer's turn – the company has created the in-car music and DVD system for the Isuzu Rodeo LE Sport pick-up shown here.

The system is built around Pioneer's latest voice-command hard disk drive, touch-screen entertainment unit and is linked to a high-end Pioneer amp and Kevlar speaker cones, while the cabin is lined with acoustic Dynamat insulation to reduce noise from outside.

A 10GB hard disk drive can be used for recording music from CDs, and DVDs can be played on the system's 7in screen. What's more, owners also get a 3D sat-nav system, speed camera detection, Bluetooth connectivity and a reversing camera.

Isuzu is not the only car manufacturer to turn to a specialist AV company to tune its in-car systems. Audi now uses Bang & Olufsen, Lexus has teamed up with Mark Levinson, Volkswagen with Dynaudio, Chrysler uses Boston Acoustics and Mercedes super-luxury brand Maybach works with Bose.

We've tested many of these in-car systems in the new Ultimate Guide to High-End Entertainment, which goes on sale August 31st, so keep your eyes peeled for a copy if you want to find out more.