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Used 2002 Isuzu Axiom XS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

My 2002 Axiom

Bill McKinney, 06/22/2007
Isuzu Axiom XS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful

Car has been very reliable and is eye-catching in appearance. I still get people asking me, even after 5 years old and 3 years since last Axiom was made, what kind of car it is and where can they look at a new one. The styling obviously made it impossible to put in a third row seat but have to say that I have never needed to carry more than 5 people and sometimes go for months with the rear seats folded down. It's been a great car and although I plan on my next purchase being a sedan, I will keep the Axiom.

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4 out of 5 stars

Safety

BISBISS, 06/23/2006
Isuzu Axiom XS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful

I was rear-ended; I was at a stand still and was hit from behind at about 70 miles per hour. My Axiom was thrown into the guardrail at a great rate of impact. I walked away. There is nothing left of my SUV except an untouched driver and passenger seat. Way to go on safety. The fireman told me he had seen three Axioms involved in bad accidents like mine and the drivers all lived.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

fun to drive

bill, 08/29/2005
Isuzu Axiom XS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Great power and good handling. Very reliable except that tranny out at 48,000 but is being replaced under warranty. Good amount of storage in back. Heavy sturdy feel but overall mpg suffers from weight and averages about 15. Blows around a bit in the wind.

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2 out of 5 stars

TOD PROBLEMS ARE EXPENSIVE

Jon, 01/07/2005
Isuzu Axiom XS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful

I purchased my Axiom on 11/26/2001. At the time I was attracted by the zero percent financing and nice look of the body style. The vehicle drinks gas like an elephant. 12.2 mpg city and 18 mpg highway. This is terrible for a six cylinder. The tires are Goodyears and are terrible. They do not corner well and are terrible on the highway. If you are foolish enough to buy this vehicle do yourself a favor and change the tires right away. The sensors for the TOD are expensive and mine went after 37 months. I still owe $9,000.00 on the vehicle and already I'm putting big money into it. It only has 30,000 miles on it. I do not recommend this vehicle to anyone.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my Isuzu.

Margaret Caley, San Jose, CA, 10/11/2016
updated 04/13/2017
Isuzu Axiom XS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

This is the most luxurious car I've ever owned. The two-toned leather seats are beautiful and comfortable. There is more storage space than any similar car. I have hauled furniture, groceries, fabric and friends. People are always surprised when I tell them how old it is. Isuzu has been a good brand, my 1993 Rodeo is still going strong. Now my daughter is driving the Axiom and we gave the Rodeo to a friend. I would have bought another Isuzu if they were sold in the U.S..

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