2003 Isuzu Axiom Consumer Reviews Page 2

Great SUV

Written by: Atlanta Driver on 12/01/2003

Vehicle

2003 Isuzu Axiom XS Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Great riding, driving truck with two ride settings, comfort and sport. Interior is well appointed, comfortable, high quality, heated leather seats, 140 watt 6 disc CD, leather trim on door panels, driver information center, automatic AC, self dimming mirrors, great styling touchs on console and shift lever. The exterior styling is sensational and very unique, it is a real attention getter. The engine and transmission are smooth and provide great acceleration. This is a vehicle you must spend some time with to appreciate the great quality and performance. It is a very unique vehicle, a great buy!

Favorite Features

Exterior, interior styling, Adjustable ride control, heated seats, 140 watt stereo, engine performance, driver information center.

Suggested Improvements

The driver's seat travel is limited, anyone over 6 feet tall may find the driving position a little cramped. Overall, it is a great vehicle.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

Report inappropriate post

great pedagre

Written by: john delano on 11/05/2003

Vehicle

2003 Isuzu Axiom XS Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

THESE TRUCKS RUN UNTILL THE BODY RUSTS AWAY. CONSTRUCTION WORKERS CANT KILL THEM. WHEN I PUT EXPENSIVE MOBIL 1 IN THE CRANKCASE THE THINKS IT WON THE INDY 500. THE CAR OWNS THE ON RAMP, AND MAKES YOU CHECK OUT THE REDLINE ON THE TAC.....IT REVS TO 6000 RPMS QUICKLY WHEN YOU STEP ON IT. THE CAR ADJUST THE SHOCK HYDROLICALLY AND THE SPORT MODE GIVES A FIRM STANCE WITH 12" GROUND CLEARENCE AT THE FRONT BUMPER AND 13" AT THE REAR BUMPER. IT HAS STEEL PLATE PROTECTION UNDERNEATH. THE IMPORTANCE IS WHEN TRAVELING ROUTE 95 FROM FLORIDA THERE IS A DANGER OF TRUCK TIRE RECAPS ON THE ROAD.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

Report inappropriate post

Good SUV

Written by: alex23 on 10/31/2003

Vehicle

2003 Isuzu Axiom XS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Overall great SUV- nice lines inside and out. Goood handling and performance (keep in mind that it is still a truck frame- NOT a car). Nobody knows what it is (if you like that type of thing). Great features for the money. Robert Chevrolet/Isuzu in NJ as a dealer SUCKS!!!

Favorite Features

Looks and bang for the buck

Suggested Improvements

seats should have a tilt feature, wish it was slightly bigger overall

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

Report inappropriate post

what a great vehicle!

Written by: COLBY VANSCOY on 10/11/2003

Vehicle

2003 Isuzu Axiom XS Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I HAVE HAD MY AXIOM SINCE 11/02. IT IS BY FAR THE BEST SUV I HAVE EVER OWNED. THE VALUE IS OUTSTANDING.

Favorite Features

3.5 V 6 ENGINE PROVIDES ALL THE PERFORMANCE MOST PEOPLE NEED.& A ALPINE SUPERCHARGER KIT IS NOW AVAILABLE TO INCREASE OUTPUT TO OVER 300 HORSEPOWER

Suggested Improvements

20 INCH RIMS THAT HAVE MORE STYLE THAN CURRENT OEM WHEELS

Report inappropriate post

ROTTEN EGG SMELL

Written by: tami j on 09/26/2003

Vehicle

2003 Isuzu Axiom S 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Immediately after purchasing the vehicle we noticed a rotten egg smell from the exhaust and have had it in 3 times to be investigated and to no avail, the dealer says that Isuzu says it is a "normal" smell for their engine and there is nothing I can do about it, besides reducing the sulfur content in my gasoline. The suspension is horrible in this vehicle and the steering nearly requires 20 turns to pull a sharp turn off. Overall, we are not happy with this vehicle at all and our hands are tied because the value dropped by $8,000.00 in value 4 months after our purchase.

Favorite Features

THE STEREO AND MOONROOF.

Suggested Improvements

GET RID OF ROTTEN EGG SMELL!! CREATE MORE ROOM FOR DRIVER'S LEGS, TIGHTEN STEERING AND CHANGE SUSPENSION AND IMPROVE GAS MILEAGE.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

Report inappropriate post

My First Isuzu

Written by: Edgrr on 09/19/2003

Vehicle

2003 Isuzu Axiom XS Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

So far, no a single problem. I am amazed at how well it responds when pushed. It will be nice to see the Ascender have the looks of the Axiom in the future editions.

Favorite Features

I love the dash instrumentation, it looks like something out of a Star Wars spaceship.

Suggested Improvements

Less plastic in the inside. It needs a bigger compartment for accesories. A dvd display in the console will make it better. Seating for 7 will be awesome.

Report inappropriate post

axiom xs

Written by: BURCHBOY on 09/08/2003

Vehicle

2003 Isuzu Axiom XS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

i have had my axiom over a year now and what a great car! i have owned a trooper, and a rodeo and this is no comparison. the ride is smooth and solid; the gas mileage 16-20; the look is awesome and turns heads everywhere. why isuzu does such a poor job of marketing, i don't know. this car looks better than most of the suv's on the market today. i am CONVINCED THAT GM SACRIFICED ISUZU IN THE US FOR SOME REASON.

Favorite Features

TORQUE ON DEMAND HEATED SEATS OVERALL LOOK

Suggested Improvements

NONE

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

Report inappropriate post

We're thrilled!

Written by: self-evident truth on 09/08/2003

Vehicle

2003 Isuzu Axiom XS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

We love our Axiom! This is our 15th new auto purchase, and by far our best vehicle yet! In our first few months of ownership, we took several 2K road trips, and everybody is happy (including kid and dog). Love the way it handles, and its got mega power (which is a welcome relief from our V6 Toyota Forerunner, which lacked as much space, as it did power)! Love the leather, and the 6CD shuttle system, and everytime we walk out to our baby, we can't help but marvel at her beauty!!!

Favorite Features

looks leather power sound system power power power

Suggested Improvements

Move rear seat back, so front seats can go farther back Door seals work too well in the heat (have sealed shut a few times, argh) Electronics display does not show up well when sunroof is open (on sunny day) have to lean to see the infor

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

Report inappropriate post

Omaha Bound Axiom

Written by: wallyworld68 on 08/27/2003

Vehicle

2003 Isuzu Axiom XS Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I have enjoyed this car very much but plan to get rid of it opting for a similar design with better gas mileage.

Favorite Features

horsepower

Suggested Improvements

better gas mileage

Report inappropriate post

good so far

Written by: edf100 on 08/18/2003

Vehicle

2003 Isuzu Axiom S 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

only had a short time but seems real solid.as a previous owner of 61 other vehicles I am more than qualified to give a realistic view.I have owned most sport utes including 4 grand cherokee v8's,4 runners,land cruisers,blazers and many others.feels light and agile compared to american sport utes and gas milage is at least 20% better.

Favorite Features

power,comfort and suprisingly well built(so far),a/c works great!

Suggested Improvements

radio controls on steering wheel

Report inappropriate post