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2005 Isuzu Ascender Review
Based on the Chevy TrailBlazer.
2005 Ascender Review Summary & Specifications
The Isuzu Ascender 5-Passenger SUV is among the best of the mid-size sport-utilities. Its standard inline six-cylinder engine is smooth and powerful. It rides and handles well. And its interior is convenient and versatile.The 7-Passenger Ascender is less compelling. Built on a longer wheelbase, it lacks the responsive handling and rock-steady stability of the shorter 5-Passenger models and its increased weight diminishes its acceleration performance. New Car Test Drive correspondent Larry Edsall is based in Arizona; with Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Larry Edsall |
| Model Lineup | Isuzu Ascender 5-Passenger S 2WD ($25,959), S 4WD ($27,959); 7-Passenger S 2WD ($28,569); 7-Passenger S 4WD ($31,398) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.2-liter dohc inline-6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 275-hp 4.2-liter dohc inline-6; 300-hp 5.3-liter ohv V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed manual automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | front and side-impact airbags, ABS |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | roof-rail curtain airbags |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Moraine, Ohio |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-255-6767 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.isuzu.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 25959 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger S 2WD ($28,569) |
| Standard Equipment | dual zone climate controls, three-row seating, fog lamps, tilt steering wheel, power windows and locks, remote keyless entry, CD player, Homelink garage door transmitter, trailer hitch |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | LS package ($2,699) includes automatic climate controls, limited-slip differential, traction control, power moon roof, alloy wheels, six-speaker audio system with controls on steering wheel and rear-seat headphone jacks, electrochromic rearview mirror with compass and driver info center; Preferred Equipment Package ($829) includes dual illuminated vanity mirrors, heated outside mirrors, eight-way power driver's seat, front rear and third row floor mats, remote keyless entry |
| Destination Charge | 685 |
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| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 32782 |
| Horse Power | 275 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 275 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy | 15/19 |
| Wheelbase | 129.0 |
| Length/Width/Height | 207.6/76.1/75.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 41.3 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.2/55.5/43.1 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.6/58.4/37.5 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.5/45.9/32.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 100.2 |
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| Towing Capacity | 5000 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | solid rear axle |
| Ground Clearance | 8.0 |
| Curb Weight | 4773 |
| Stock Tires | P245/65R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.0 |
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