Reviews: The 2003 Isuzu Ascender
By Alex Thomas
Introduction
The 2003 Ascender is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Isuzu. It is Isuzu's entry into the SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $31,349 USD in 2003.
Ascender Dimensions
In 2003 the Ascender has an overall length of 207.60 inches and a width of 76.10 inches. It sits a total of 75.50 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 8.00 inches. Front headroom is 40.20 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Ascender a turning radius of 41.30 inches. It uses 245/65R17 tires with a wheelbase of 129.00 inches.
Drivetrain
The Ascender comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a four-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 4967 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 5.3L V8 OHV 16V engine in the 2003 Ascender is rated at 14 - 15 miles/gallon city and 18 - 20 miles/gallon highway out of a 25.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Ascender retails for $31,349 USD with a invoice price of $29,416 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, 4WD/AWD, ABS Brakes. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists CD Changer, Load Bearing Exterior Rack, Running Boards.
Exterior color choices include Arctic White, Artic White/Silver Sand Metallic, Nordic Blue Metallic, Nortic Blue Metallic/Dk Bronzemist Metallic, Onyx Black, Onyx Black-Dk Bronzemist Metallic, Sage Green Metallic/Silver Sand Metallic, Silver Sand Metallic, Silver Sand Metallic/Dk Bronzemist Metallic, Timberline Green Metallic, Timberline Green Metallic-Silver Sand Metallic with interior choices of Oak Cloth Interior, Oak Leather Interior, Pewter Cloth Interior, Pewter Leather Interior. The Ascender seats 7 people with 43.10 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The normal warranty period is 36 months or 50,000 miles. It also has a 84 month/75,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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