Isuzu has a new flagship for its fleet of sport utility vehicles for 2003. The Isuzu Ascender replaces the venerable Trooper. Ascender is new for Isuzu, but it isn't a completely new vehicle. Instead, it's a slightly modified version of the Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL introduced in the spring of 2002. Ascender appears to be a good deal for both Isuzu dealers and their customers. Isuzu dealers get a proven new product to sell. Isuzu customers get an SUV that's roomier and more powerful than last year's Trooper. Ascender's base price is only $544 more than the Trooper's. Best of all, the Ascender comes with Isuzu's three-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, a new seven-year/75,000-mile roadside assistance program, and seven-year/75,000-mile powertrain coverage. The Chevrolet and GMC versions of the vehicle are covered by a three-year/36,000-mile warranty program. With the introduction of the Ascender, all 2003 models Isuzu sells in the U.S. are built in the U.S.
Isuzu
Ascender
2003
2003 Isuzu Ascender
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Overview
Specs & Features
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Overall Crash Safety Rating
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Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
Standard:
4.2L I-6 / 275 HP / 275 ft.lbs.
Available:
5.3L V-8 / 290 HP / 325 ft.lbs.
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Drive Type
Rear-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
15 / 20 / 17 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
7
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 50,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | Standard:
4.2L I-6 / 275 HP / 275 ft.lbs. Available:
5.3L V-8 / 290 HP / 325 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Rear-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 15 / 20 / 17 Mpg |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc |
Front Suspension | Double Wishbone |
Rear Suspension | Rigid Axle Multi-link |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel |
Fuel Tank | 25.0 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $96 |
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume | 100.2 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | |
Exterior Length | 207.6 " |
Exterior Width | 76.1 " |
Exterior Height | 75.5 " |
Front Headroom | 40.2 " |
Rear Headroom | 39.6 " |
Front Legroom | 43.1 " |
Rear Legroom | 37.5 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 58.5 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 58.4 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 4,790 Lbs. / 4,835 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 129 " |
Turning Radius | 20.6 ' |
Exterior Features
Door Count | 4 Doors |
Wheels | 17.0 " Silver Aluminum |
Paint | Clearcoat Lower Accent Two-tone / Clearcoat Monotone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Manual Remote / Dual Power Remote Heated / Manual Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
Bumpers | Colored With Chrome Insert / Body-colored With Chrome Insert |
Grille Moldings | Chrome |
Rear Spoiler | |
Exhaust | Partial Stainless Steel |
Interior Features
Safety Features
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Overall Side Crash Safety Rating |
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Rollover Crash Safety Rating |
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Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | Seat Mounted |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | Seat Mounted |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | |
Anti-Lock Brakes | 4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs) |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | |
Security Systems | Security System |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable | Immobilizer |
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 36 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | 84 Months / 75,000 Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | |
Roadside Assistance Months | 84 Months / 75,000 Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months / 100,000 Miles |
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