2008 Isuzu Ascender

Meet the vehicle that's turning heads and changing minds about what constitutes SUV value – the 2008 Isuzu Ascender. Available in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive with 80.1 cubic feet of cargo space*, room for five adults, and a decidedly modest asking price, Ascender delivers all the sport and all the utility you require. To help make Ascender your own, you'll find three separate option packages that offer just the right amenities and help keep costs in check. But even in its most basic form, Ascender's capability, power, performance and luxurious ride make the logic of owning one undeniable. You've made it this far. You owe yourself the experience of driving one.

	ENGINE
	Displacement		4.2 liters
	Configuration		Inline 6-cylinder
	Compression ratio (:1)		10.3
	Horsepower @ rpm		285 @ 6,000
	Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm		276 @ 4,600
	Fuel intake		Sequential multi-point fuel injection
	Spark plugs		Platinum-tipped
	Ignition		Coil-on-plug
	DRIVETRAIN
	Type		Front-engine/rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive
	TRANSMISSION
	Type		4-speed automatic transmission with torque converter clutch (in 3rd or 4th gears and overdrive)
	SUSPENSION
	Front		Independent coil-over-shock with upper and lower control arms and hydraulic double-acting shock absorbers
	Rear		5-link with coil springs and direct hydraulic double-acting shock absorbers
	BRAKES
	Type		4-wheel ventilated disc brakes with dual-piston front calipers and 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
	Diameter Front Rear		12.0 in 12.8 in
	STEERING
	Type		Hydraulically assisted rack-and-pinion power steering
	Ratio (:1)		20.4
	Turns, lock-to-lock		3.82
	Turning circle, curb-to-curb		36.4 ft
	WHEELS AND TIRES
	Wheel type		6-spoke machined-finish aluminum alloy
	Size		17 x 7.0 inches
	Tires		P245/65R17 on-/off-road
	Spare		P235/75R16
	MILEAGE ESTIMATES AND FUEL CAPACITY
	Fuel tank		21.7 gal
	Fuel economy (city/highway)1 Automatic 2WD Automatic 4WD		14/20 mpg 14/20 mpg
	WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES
	Curb weight, 2WD/4WD		4,417/4,594 lb
	Payload2,3, 2WD/4WD		1,133/1,156 lb
	Maximum trailer weight4 2WD/4WD		5,300/5,200 lb (3.42 axle) 5,800/5,700 lb (3.73 axle)
	Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)5, 2WD/4WD		5,550/5,750 lb
	Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)6		10,000 lb (3.42 axle) 10,500 lb (3.73 axle)
	EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 113.0 in Overall length 191.6 in Overall width 76.1 in Overall height, with roof rails 74.5 in Track, front/rear 63.1/62.1 in Ground clearance, minimum at differential 8.0 in Angle of approach 29° Angle of departure, undermount spare 23° Ramp breakover angle, 2WD/4WD 18.8°/18.6°
	INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
			1ST ROW		2ND ROW
	Headroom, without moonroof		40.2 in		39.6 in
	Legroom		41.4 in		37.0 in
	Hip room		55.5 in		58.1 in
	Shoulder room		58.5 in		58.5 in
	Cargo volume3, behind each row		80.1 cu ft		43.7 cu ft
	Cargo floor length, behind each row		70.0 in		39.7 in
	EXTERIOR COLORS AND TRIM
Arctic White/ Gray Metallic Mineral Silver Metallic/ Gray Metallic Flint Gray Metallic Bering Blue Metallic/ Gray Metallic Black Garnet Metallic/ Gray Metallic Midnight Metallic/ Gray Metallic Onyx Black/ Gray Metallic Gray Moquette Cloth Gray Leather
1 Mileage may vary due to speed, weather, trip length and road conditions. Actual highway mileage will probably be less. 2 Payload is the GVWR minus curb weight and includes weight of occupants, optional equipment and cargo. Refer to owner's manual for determining correct load limit. 3 Cargo and payload capacity limited by weight and distribution. 4 Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. The weight of additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight. Refer to owner's manual for correct towing application. 5 The weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, cargo, and trailer tongue weight, if pulling a trailer. 6 The total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversion.