The Ascender comes in either rear- or four-wheel drive. It has a 285 hp 4.2-liter inline-six-cylinder mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission. It features machined-finish alloy wheels, rack-and-pinion steering, flip-and-tumble feature for rear seats, and dual-zone air conditioning. Standard safety features include a tire pressure monitoring system, daytime running lights, an electronic stability system and anti-lock brakes.For 2008, the five-passenger Ascender receives standard head-curtain side-impact airbags.

2008 Isuzu Ascender
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Overview
Specs & Features
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | 4.2L I-6 / 285 HP / 276 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Rear-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 14 / 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 | 21.7 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $83 |
Maximum Cargo Volume | 80.1 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | |
Exterior Length | 191.6 " |
Exterior Width | 76.1 " |
Exterior Height | 71.9 " |
Front Headroom | 40.2 " / 38.3 " |
Rear Headroom | 39.6 " |
Front Legroom | 41.4 " |
Rear Legroom | 37.0 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 58.5 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 58.4 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 4,417 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 113 " |
Turning Radius | 18.2 ' |
Door Count | 4 Doors |
Wheels | 17.0 " Machined Aluminum |
Paint | Clearcoat Lower Accent Two-tone / Clearcoat Monotone / Metallic Lower Accent Two-tone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Manual Remote / Dual Power Remote Heated / Dual Power Remote |
Bumpers | Colored With Chrome Insert / Body-colored With Chrome Insert |
Grille Moldings | Chrome |
Rear Spoiler | |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel |
Passenger Capacity | 5 |
Seat Trim | Premium Cloth / Leather |
Front Seat Type | Bucket |
Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way / (8-way Power) |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way / (8-way Power) |
Front Armrests | 4-way / (8-way Power) |
Rear Armrests | |
Rear Seats | 65-35 Split-bench |
Radio | Am/fm, Clock, Seek-scan / Am/fm, Seek-scan / Xm Am/fm/satellite, Seek-scan / Clock |
Speakers | 6 Performance / 6 Bose |
Radio Steering Wheel Controls | |
Apple Car Play | |
Android Auto | |
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity |
Steering Wheel Type | Tilt |
Climate Control | |
Cruise Control | |
Sun Roof | Express Open |
Rearview Mirror | Day-night / Auto-dimming Day-night |
One Touch Open Window | Driver And Passenger |
Tinted Windows | Light / Deep |
Vanity Mirrors | Dual Illuminated |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) |
Power Outlets | 3 |
Overall Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Side Crash Safety Rating |
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Rollover Crash Safety Rating | |
Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | |
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 | Passlock |
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 |
Accessories Months |
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