Overview & Reviews

For 2006, minor package revisions and stability control highlight the changes for the Isuzu SUV.

• 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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  enjoy - 2006 Isuzu Ascender
  By cliff - April 20 - 11:06 am

  Wonderful but needs cruise control.

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  Drive it before you buy it - 2006 Isuzu Ascender
  By great deal by Jeff - March 16 - 7:33 am

  Large suv, plenty of room for all sized people and cargo. Has plenty of power with 6 cylinder; if you are looking for a large suv check it out but drive it before you buy it. It is large, but you can get a good deal on pricing. Get the preferred package which adds to its good looks and you get lots of extra goodies.

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  Bargain for a solid SUV - 2006 Isuzu Ascender
  By John - November 22 - 4:20 am

  A solidly built SUV at a great price is good choice for anyone who wants a basic utility vehicle. The engine is great, with lots of power and good gas mileage. Speaking of gas mileage, remember, if you live in a cold climate and have a lead foot, every SUV will eat gas, but GMs powerful engine lets you use a light foot and still get sufficient power. I average 19 mpg in everyday driving, 21 on the highway as long as you keep it below 80. Thats probably as good as real-world results for most crossovers. So if what you want is a car that has more room, get a crossover. If you like to haul, tow and drive on dirt, these GMs are good choices, and the Isuzu has the best warranty (pre 2007).

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  My Truck - 2006 Isuzu Ascender
  By Rebecca - August 11 - 12:06 pm

  I love this truck. I drove from Virginia to California and it was the most comfortable ride I have ever had. Even with towing a U-haul trailer this truck had no problems going up the mountain and was so easy to handle. I am a person who trades vehicles in every 2 years, I believe I will have this truck for a lot longer.

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  poor quality, not worth the money! - 2006 Isuzu Ascender
  By scott kelso - January 21 - 1:26 am

  I have only had my Ascender for 4 months now and I have been back to the dealership 6 times. Driving lamps 3 times, rear seatbelt 3 times, transmission 4 times and body molding 2 times. Transmission shifts hard on long trips. Driving lights keep fogging up. The front bumper moves up and down while driving. Center console wiggles by just putting your arm on it.

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  High Maintenance - 2006 Isuzu Ascender
  By wokeup - January 8 - 8:16 am

  Great looking and a great ride, but very poor mpg on highway 15. Also, at 70,000 mi it fell apart, new water pump, new alternator, stabler track problems, fuel gauge problems, window on passengers side leaks and exhaust leak. Not to mention normal maintenance of breaks and belts. Low initial price, but they make up for it later down the road on repair costs.

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  Save Your Money Buy A Dodge! - 2006 Isuzu Ascender
  By Pete - May 10 - 4:16 am

  I was told this is the top of its class. It had a high towing capacity. I needed something to tow my boat and that would be good on gas. Ive owned this SUV for almost 5 months and I had to go back to the dealer 6 or 7 time to fix it. I should of done more research on this SUV. I went to the dealer after the second visit in the first week of owning the SUV and talked to the man and told him if I could have my older car back and he could keep the $3500 I gave them, well I guess you no how that turned out. The Isuzu is a Chevy. I called Isuzu and told them all the problems that Im having; the man that should help me said "Im sorry sir, but I pull my boat with a Dodge." Now that was funny to me.

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  Nightmare - 2006 Isuzu Ascender
  By para333am - November 2 - 8:21 pm

  We purchased our 2006 Ascender brand new. Granted the body is great. I was hit by a large work van which in a car would of sent me to the hospital, the truck held up well. The engine is a nightmare. We just paid it off and it has less than 115,000 miles on it but the engine has died completely. I am very upset since it was purchased new and well taken care of.. I will never buy another one again.. I will only purchase Honda or Toyota from now on.

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  love it - 2006 Isuzu Ascender
  By scuba1600 - September 23 - 10:00 am

  Love it so far, but it is new. Im coming from a Mitsubishi Outlander, so anything probably would be luxury and wonderful to drive compared to the Outlander. Hopefully I get many, many good, comfortable miles from my Ascender. I like the power, soft ride that it gives. Just wish the base model came with cruise control and floor mats, and not having keyless entry in the base model is ridiculous.

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  Worth The Price Spent For It - 2006 Isuzu Ascender
  By Alex - October 5 - 2:10 am

  This SUV is great. I love the way it handles, almost like a sports car. Strong yet responsive. To know I have a 4.2 really feels like security. I recommend it to all who do not have a big family; recommend it if youve never had an SUV. Try it and you might buy.