Overview & Reviews

New options include XM Satellite Radio and a side curtain airbag system (available midyear). The 5.3-liter V8 now includes Displacement-on-Demand technology to improve fuel economy and is rated for five more horsepower this year for a total of 300.

• Strong six- and eight-cylinder engines, simple interior design, plenty of passenger and cargo room, long warranty.

• Spongy suspension, numb steering, low-grade interior materials, odd exterior proportions, poor expected resale value.

User Reviews:

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  GOOD VALUE - 2005 Isuzu Ascender
  By KRYSTAL - December 9 - 4:56 pm

  Our large family was looking for the biggest nicest SUV for the money. My husband was looking at the Highlander and Pilot. The Highlander was too small inside. It was nice but too small and pricey. The Pilot, well the Honda dealership was horrible. All full of lies. The Pilot was a nice SUV but the price was way too much. I talked my husband into looking at the Ascender. At first he was still leaning towards the ighlander until I put them side by side. I won, lol. It’s roomy and drives nice. Plus the dealership was great. They gave us a good deal and was willing to drive the Highlander back to the pushy Toyota dealership. This is a nice SUV with a good warranty.

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  Good Value - 2005 Isuzu Ascender
  By Ron - July 28 - 10:06 pm

  Good value for the money, no problems after two years, good smooth car like ride with plenty of power.

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  Best deal in the large SUV market! - 2005 Isuzu Ascender
  By sanabu - December 17 - 1:16 am

  I just picked up my 2005 Isuzu Ascender Limited. It is a real joy to drive. It is a very smooth drive and highly comfortable when you have a family of four. The best part of this giant SUV is the price. It is GMC made. It is actually the GMC Envoy minus 8,000 dollars. It is very pretty car. I get a lot compliments on its looks.

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  Good Value - 2005 Isuzu Ascender
  By Edwin Lowe - September 10 - 2:26 am

  We have had it 2 months so the story still remains to be told, but we bought it because of the superior longevity and performance of our former SUV, an Isuzu Trooper. So far we have been thrilled with the Ascender. It was more reasonably priced and better warranty than other 7 passenger SUVs we priced.

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  My third Isuzu SUV - 2005 Isuzu Ascender
  By Ron - May 21 - 7:16 am

  This is my third Isuzu SUV, I have owned 1996 and 1999 Troopers both bought new. Never had a problem with either. But the 1996 trooper only had 195 horsepower, so I thought it was underpowered.The 1999 had better horsepower at 215. The ascender has 275 horses, which is plenty, but I havent had it long enough to tell what the fuel econemy is yet, because I have not had it long enough to take any road trips.But I can say, It handles and rides nicely and looks a lot more expensive.

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  my car from dad - 2005 Isuzu Ascender
  By Ascender - April 8 - 8:43 am

  I actually love this car; its seats are soft, it’s very roomy inside and it has several power outlets for you to use. I have two cell phones that do need to be charged at times. I think the ride is so smooth and quite and I think it’s actually bigger then it looks but overall I enjoy this car very much.

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  our 7 passenger Ascender - 2005 Isuzu Ascender
  By yibari4 - February 18 - 6:23 pm

  Took 6 people on a 3000 mile trip to Florida and back and it handled the job great; super comfort, tracked great and over 21 MPG while also carrying a scooter on a platform in the trailer hitch.

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  We like it! - 2005 Isuzu Ascender
  By Gloria Scott - January 15 - 8:53 am

  As this is a larger SUV than the one we traded (Mazda Tribute), we didnt that the ride would be quite so smooooth! Nice! Just hope the vehicle suits us as much as we like the handling - thus far.

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  Its a nice sporty off roader - 2005 Isuzu Ascender
  By mlnkthr - August 23 - 7:26 pm

  Loads of power underneath the bonnet, plus its ever so sporty with a V8.