Overview & Reviews

Debuting this year as Isuzu's fifth sport-ute model, the Axiom attempts to blend the rugged nature of a sport-utility with the style and driving dynamics of a sedan. It features a retuned version of the Trooper's 3.5-liter V6, Isuzu's Torque On Demand (TOD) four-wheel-drive system, an Integrated Monitor System (IMS) that controls both the climate control and audio systems and a trick trip computer synchronized with the U.S. Atomic clock.

• Strong V6, distinctive styling, unique features.

• Limited drivetrain choices, old tech underpinnings.

User Reviews:

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  Its not your Dads Isuzu - 2002 Isuzu Axiom
  By Greg - July 2 - 10:00 am

  This is the car Ive been wanting my whole life. Nobody has had exactly what I wanted until now. The Axiom is the right size for a family vehicle. Its big enough to carry vacation gear cross country, but still small enough not to feel like a boat around town. With sports car styling and performance you leave the "soccer-dad look" in your dust. It comes well equiped as a base model, missing only the leather seats and foglights. The Axioms ride is great for this catagory of vehicle. I had planned on a Toyota Highlander as my next car but after comparing them I really preferred the Axiom.

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  WOW This is an suv. - 2002 Isuzu Axiom
  By Shawn Dearing - June 14 - 2:00 am

  I bought this SUV and love it. The acceleration is very spirited. The handling is very responsive. Do not believe the bad reviews this SUV has gotten. I have seen a few on the road and I tought it looks very sporty for an SUV. You can tell that they have limited the marketing because you are not paying for that in the sticker. My MSRP was 31,505 and I paid a cool 24,500 after the nice 4K rebate.

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  2002 Axiom - 2002 Isuzu Axiom
  By MikeD - May 21 - 10:00 am

  What a great price for all this!!

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  7 years and still going strong - 2002 Isuzu Axiom
  By Frankie - May 11 - 1:16 pm

  Bought it new 8/02. Seven years, 60k miles now. Regular maintenance service (oil changes,air filter). Replaced the s-belt myself @ 45k miles. No other service. New BF Goodrich tires @ 50k miles.On the way to tire dealer, just to see what power this 6cyl had I held the brake, put the pedal to the floor, slowly released the brake and smoked the tires for 200 ft. Avg 18.1 mpg since day one. Havent reset since I bought it. Too bad Isuzu pulled out of US. I definitely would have bought another by now. Traded in a 97 Rodeo (bought new, had 137000 miles on it in 5 years, zero repairs) for this one.

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  Great SUV! - 2002 Isuzu Axiom
  By RDGBKS27 - May 2 - 2:00 am

  Ive had my Axiom for 2 weeks now and I love it! It has great speed and so many extras.

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  Great Ride - 2002 Isuzu Axiom
  By Rade - April 2 - 10:00 am

  I cant believe how great the Axiom, I love the way it looks and when I test drove one, I was sold. Great handle. Well worth the money. Only improvement I can think of is the radio, cant upgrade it. A/C control is mixed in with the radio

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  bad customer service - 2002 Isuzu Axiom
  By Josh - March 13 - 1:13 pm

  The warranty is pretty much useless my tranny went out @ 55,000 miles and it has been at the dealership for over 3 weeks! Help w/ a loaner or reimbursment for a rental

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  INITIALLY HAD BUYER REMORSE - 2002 Isuzu Axiom
  By Tbone - February 24 - 10:00 am

  This is my first SUV and it rides like a car. I didnt get the four wheel drive, as I wanted to maximize fuel efficieny. I am averaging around 19.5 (it was worse until I hit the 10,000 mileage). I get many compliments on the vehicle (the color is anthracite metllatic). At first I was saddened cause I didnt get the four wheel drive, which would have the Tourqe on Demand. In the Maryland area, we have been having mild winters. This past winter there would have been only two instances to use the four wheel drive, so now I am okay. Overall, I am quite pleased with the Axiom, just a little disappointed in the MPG.

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  Great Vehicle - 2002 Isuzu Axiom
  By Oval - January 12 - 10:00 am

  Ive had several 4-wheel drive vehicles and this is by far the best. Ive taken it off roading and it performs great. A great feature are the skid plates that are standard on the vehicle. Its elegant for going out and yet its rugged enough to stand up in the woods. Living in New England I was impressed the way it handled in snow as well. Ive never had a problem with it and Ive gotten 17,000 miles on it so far. My wife loves driving it and she feels very safe in it. Id recommend this vehicle to anyone.

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  its a blast to drive - 2002 Isuzu Axiom
  By tel1441 - December 8 - 10:00 am

  Bought this car to be a third car for 2 drivers. What a blast. I enjoy getting in this car. Improved the gas mileage by going 100% sythetic oil and using 89plus gas. Saw my average fuel economy go up by 2 miles per gallon. I drive alot of city with ac on.