Overview & Reviews

A smaller, five-passenger version joins the lineup. The bigger Ascender is pretty much the same as last year, though Isuzu has added a bit of content and fiddled with the option packages. On base 2WD S models, the formerly standard keyless entry and side airbags are now optional. LS models now have a leather-wrapped steering wheel as standard and leather seating, formerly exclusive to the Limited trim, can be ordered as an option. For the Limited, driver-adjustable pedals are new this year.

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

• Spongy suspension, numb steering, low-grade interior materials, odd exterior proportions.

User Reviews:

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  ASCENDER IS AN AWESOME PURCHASE!!! - 2004 Isuzu Ascender
  By ISACC - March 29 - 10:00 am

  I COMPARED THE ASCENDER TO A HONDA PILOT, CHEVY TRAILBLAZER AND GMC ENVOY. I DID EXTENSIVE RESEARCH AND MY CHOICE WAS BASED ON WARRENTY, PRICE OF VEHICLE AND BIGGER BANG FOR THE BUCK. I CONTACTED 6 DEALERSHIPS & HAD THEM COMPETE AGAINST EACH OTHERS "OFFER". THEY WERE FIGHTING FOR MY BUSINESS, I DID NOT STRESS OR WORRY, THE PHONE RANGED EVERY FEW HOURS & EACH TIME IT WAS A ISUZU SALESPERSON DROPPING THE PRICE OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER ONLY 3 DAYS OF PRICE WARS, I BOUGHT A LIMITED 7 PASS FOR ONLY $28,500 FROM MILI GORDON DEALERSHIP IN OKLAHOMA. I DID NOT DO ANY FINACING WITH THE DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE HAD ONLY 10 MILES ON IT. EMAIL ME IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.

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  Very Impressed - 2004 Isuzu Ascender
  By sirrundmc - December 22 - 10:00 am

  This SUV is unreal. I am so impressed with the quality and make of the vehicle. Roominess is an understatement. The quality of this vehicle is beyond my expectations. I use to own a Chevy Suburban and I swore up and down I would never buy another American made car. But even though this car is American made, it has the quality of a Japanese made car without the price or the shortcomings in roomyiness. This SUVis the secret of 2004.

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  I like it! - 2004 Isuzu Ascender
  By postal worker - November 28 - 10:00 am

  I traded up from a Jeep Cherokee Sport model 4x4, so the handling, ride and quiet interior really shows up to me. I drove a lot of SUVs while I was shopping for this, and comparing quality, comfort and price, I am extremely happy with the value of this vehicle.

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  2004 Izusu Ascender - 2004 Isuzu Ascender
  By Albert Cepeda - November 13 - 7:20 am

  I had been driving Toyotas for the last 12 years. I have had a 4 Runner which had a very rough ride and was looking for an SUV that would handle better,and more like a car and still have the SUV look. After reviewing several models. I noticed that the Izusu was built in the GM Plant at Moraine Oh and shares the same body frame as the GMC Envoy and Buick Rainer but each of these is priced several thousands more and the Isuzu has a 7 year 75000 mile warranty while the GM versions only have 3 years 36 months. I thought the Izusu was a great value for the money. I dressed mine up with dealer installed Leather seats (The Izusu leather is cheesy at best) it really made vehicle.

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  My 2003 Isuzu Ascender - 2004 Isuzu Ascender
  By Pat K. - September 26 - 10:00 am

  I am really enjoying my Ascender. It has provided comfort, good mileage, and a lot of flattering comments from per- sons who had not seen an Ascender before. It has all the extras that I could ask for including an outstanding warranty.

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  A real surpise - 2004 Isuzu Ascender
  By tmbhawaii - December 31 - 2:00 am

  very roomy and provides a smooth ride. Engine is very quiet.

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  RIP ASCENDER :( - 2004 Isuzu Ascender
  By skyye - December 28 - 12:33 am

  My husband & I purchased our Ascender March 08, it being a car that’s not really common we had our doubts but was exactly what we were looking for. We never had any problems on it except for an electrical problem which is common on these cars. When making sure this was the right car to purchase I searched reviews & found the most informative ones on this site so I wanted to make sure that I added my thoughts of this car on here but most importantly how well it handles in accidents. Last week my husband was involved in an accident with a drunk driver which totaled our Ascender but it handled extremely well. Definitely a 10 on safety!!

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  Better than the rest - 2004 Isuzu Ascender
  By randr - December 1 - 6:23 pm

  Searched and test drove all the other SUVs on the market , nothing else came close to the Ascender. My neighbour traded in his new Tahoe as soon as he seen my Ascender, this vehicle should be rated much higher amongst the others.

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  Excellent SUV with lots of room - 2004 Isuzu Ascender
  By Akbar - November 21 - 10:00 am

  This is an excellent SUV. I tried out Honda Pilot, Tahoe and found this one to be among the best in its class. The ride is unbelievable, very smooth and yet the engine spits out 275 Hp.

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  quality suv - 2004 Isuzu Ascender
  By icatscan - July 21 - 10:00 am

  I found this suv to be a hidden gem among the big boys. Even though the vehicle is not widely marketed, Im very impressed with the soft ride. It has excellent pick-up and pull away speed.