2003 Isuzu Ascender Review

Name: 2003 Isuzu Ascender Review
Brand: Isuzu
Price: 1296 USD
Rating: 4.7 (26 reviews)

Used Ascender for sale

Not available nearby

See Cars for Online Purchase See All for Sale

Appraise This Car

Isuzu Ascender model years

Isuzu Ascender for Sale

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

See pricing history

Edmunds' Expert Review

by the Edmunds Experts

Pros

Strong six- or eight-cylinder power, clean interior design, plenty of passenger and cargo room.

Cons

Spongy suspension, numb steering, odd exterior proportions.

What’s new

With its product lineup getting stale, Isuzu has called up the Ascender from the bull pen. Essentially a rebadged GMC Envoy XL, the Ascender offers seating for seven and V8 power.

Edmunds says

Isuzu takes a GMC Envoy, reskins it and calls it the Ascender. The best part is that it's Isuzu's best truck.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Isuzu Ascender S Rwd 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$258/mo

$247/mo

Avg. Large SUV

Calculate my fuel costs

Consumer reviews

Read what other owners think about the Used 2003 Isuzu Ascender.

5 (81%)

4 (11%)

3 (0%)

2 (8%)

1 (0%)

4.7

26 reviews

Write a vehicle review See all 26 reviews

Most helpful consumer reviews

Great Balance-Features and Performance

PaulG6373, 01/29/2003

2003 Isuzu Ascender Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

We test drove many vehicles looking for a quality mid-size SUV, Explorers, 2003 Cherokee's, Mountaineers, Envoy's, etc. The last SUV we tested was a beautiful black, 2003 Isuzu Ascender Limited (V8 4WD).it was impressive from the outside and even more impressive on the inside. Interior is beautifully crafted, of great materials, and contained every feature we could …

GREAT VALUE

MARK ELDRIDGE, 09/04/2003

2003 Isuzu Ascender Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FOR USE AS A TOW VEHICLE. CONSIDERD A YUKON AS ALTERNATIVE ANDD FOUND THIS MORE COST EFFECTIVE. I FOUND ISSUZU STYLING AND TO BE BETTER THAN BOTH THE TRAIL BLAZZER OR ENVOY. WE OPTED FOR THE V8 AND IT RIDES FAR BETTER THAN THE 6 CYLIDER. WE ARE AVERAGING 18 MPG WITH A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF CITY DRIVING. WE FOUND THIS VEHICLE TO BE ABOUT …

Great value and a true workhorse

Katmandu-1, 02/17/2003

2003 Isuzu Ascender Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

If you like the GMC Envoy XL or the Chevy Trailblazer EXT then check out the Isuzu. The Isuzu specific version including unique front grill, headlights, bumpers, and fenders. Most of all, we liked paying 4 grand less than for the GMC/Chevy, and getting a better warranty! We wish front seats were not so stiff, but incredible mix of interior features more than makes up …

isuzu Review

Jack Sang, 02/09/2003

2003 Isuzu Ascender Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

I liked the car. It is the best car in the world

See all 26 reviews of the Isuzu Ascender

Write a vehicle review

2003 Ascender Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$28,649
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	16 MPG
Cost to Drive	$258/month
Seating	7 seats
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 50,000 miles

See all features & specs

Safety

Key safety features on the Ascender include:

Alarm

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Poor

2003 Isuzu Ascender Review

Edmunds' Expert Review

Pros

Cons

What’s new

Edmunds says

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Isuzu Ascender S Rwd 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Consumer reviews

Read what other owners think about the Used 2003 Isuzu Ascender.

Trending topics in reviews

Most helpful consumer reviews

Great Balance-Features and Performance

GREAT VALUE

Great value and a true workhorse

isuzu Review

2003 Ascender Highlights

Safety

Related Used 2003 Isuzu Ascender info

Vehicle reviews of used models

Popular new car reviews and ratings

Other models

Join Edmunds

2003 Isuzu Ascender Review

Edmunds' Expert Review

Pros

Cons

What’s new

Edmunds says

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Isuzu Ascender S Rwd 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

Most helpful consumer reviews

Great Balance-Features and Performance

GREAT VALUE

Great value and a true workhorse

isuzu Review

2003 Ascender Highlights

Safety

Related Used 2003 Isuzu Ascender info

Vehicle reviews of used models

Popular new car reviews and ratings

Other models

Join Edmunds

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Isuzu Ascender S Rwd 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}