Overview & Reviews

With its product lineup getting stale, Isuzu has called up the Ascender from the bull pen. Essentially a rebadged GMC Envoy XL, the Ascender offers seating for seven and V8 power.

• Strong six- or eight-cylinder power, clean interior design, plenty of passenger and cargo room.

• Spongy suspension, numb steering, odd exterior proportions.

User Reviews:

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  problems - 2003 Isuzu Ascender
  By fish98 - August 11 - 2:00 am

  I have 16,000 on my car, so far it has been in the shop three times. The power steering Pump and horn relay went out and repairs are taking over a week. Unfortunally everytime the car breaks, parts have to be order from the manufacture.

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  Driving fun - 2003 Isuzu Ascender
  By MICAH MAISAMARI - May 24 - 10:00 am

  Being new and few on the road Iam regularly asked about its handling. I tell people how much fun to drive.

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  Excellent - 2003 Isuzu Ascender
  By alb_1974 - May 24 - 10:00 am

  So far I have 600 miles on mu Isuzu Ascender and I love it, the ride is very smooth, quite and very confortable inside.

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  Piece of Junk - 2003 Isuzu Ascender
  By djsiek - March 13 - 10:00 am

  It is a good thing Isuzu gives an extended warranty. You will need it. We have had one electrical problem after another. Because these problems are not the same in 3 or more cases we can not say this falls under the lemon laws of our state, but believe me we consider this car to be a lemon. The front passenger seat is extremely uncomfortable. The maximum gas mileage we have been able to get is 17mpg. Several exterior pieces are plastic and extremely easy to damage. Within 6 months of buying this vehicle started having squeaks that sound like loosing of hinges etc.. Do Not Buy an Isuzu Ascender if you are smart.

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  Acender review - 2003 Isuzu Ascender
  By bebe237i - February 7 - 11:36 am

  My Acender has been wonderful because of the size, we have taken it on many trips. I bought the third row Acender and the extra space is wonderful. The seats are easy to move. I have only had a few mecanical problems window motror, the ac doesnt work on the 5th setting and the clutch fan went out. But the clutch fan was kind of pricey but you can buy the gmc envoy clutch fan, its cheaper and its the same part. Other than that I love my Acender.

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  A Diamond in the rough! - 2003 Isuzu Ascender
  By J Bolen - January 16 - 10:00 am

  My son plays travel ice hockey and we put some serious miles on a vehicle. We drove several SUVs and were leaning torwards the Trail Blazer. A major factor in that desicion was that I am very close friends with the son of the owner of the dealership. My wife stumbled across the Isuzu on a fluke, and she was hooked. We test drove it and bought it the next day. Needless to say, I had some explainging to do to my friend at the Chevy dealership. If you dont at least try this vehicle...you are missing out!