2003 Isuzu Ascender Review
Price Estimate: $1,456 - $2,363





+4
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.
For sale near Columbus, IN
2 listings
- $3,400
- 172,560 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- Tito's Auto Sales (560 mi away)
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Located in Virginia Beach, VA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 4NUES16PX32100954
Stock: 1168
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-02-2025 - Photos not available
- 205,000 miles
- Insurance loss reported, 7 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 7 Seats, 14 City / 19 Hwy MPG
- Valley Auto Center (1,508 mi away)
- Third-row seating
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Towing Hitch
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Located in Phoenix, AZ
Selling 2003 Isuzu Ascender: -Rebuilt Title -205k Miles -Air Conditioning -Anti-Lock Brakes -Cargo Area Tiedowns -Child Safety Door Locks -Cruise Cont...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
16 Combined MPG (14 City/19 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 4NUES16S432100095
Stock: 100095
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 09-27-2023
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Indiana
$248/mo for Ascender S
Ascender S
vs
$240/mo
Avg. Large SUV
Isuzu Ascender Owner Reviews
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Great Balance-Features and Performance
4.5 out of 5 starsPaulG6373, 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 … imagine.. the 3rd row
seat had plenty of room (unlike
Explorer's), and the seat folded down
much better than the one in the
explorer as well. During the test
drive, the vehicle handled like a much
smaller vehicle, with very little body
roll, road noise, yet with plenty of
power.
GREAT VALUE
4.75 out of 5 starsMARK 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 … $4,000
LESS THAN A COPERABLE TRAILBLAZER AND
ABOUT $6,000 LESS THAN AN ENVOY.
ISUZZU OFFERS DOUBLE THE STANDARD
WARANTY OF CHEVY OR GMC.
WE HAVE THE LIMITED EDITION WITH EVEY
OPTION.
BOSE STEREO IS GREAT.
Great value and a true workhorse
4.63 out of 5 starsKatmandu-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 …
for things.
isuzu Review
5 out of 5 starsJack 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
2003 Ascender Highlights
S
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $28,649 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 16 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $248/month |
Seating | 7 seats |
rear wheel drive | |
Warranty | 3 years / 50,000 miles |
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 TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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