2003-2007 Isuzu Ascender Specs & Safety - Consumer Guide Automotive

Detailed safety information for this generation Isuzu Ascender include detailed crash test scores from the NHTSA. Specs for this generation Isuzu Ascenderinclude everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.

2003-2007 Isuzu Ascender Specs & Safety

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	4-door wagon

Wheelbase, in.	113.0

Overall Length, in.	191.6

Overall Width, in.	76.1

Overall Height, in.	71.9

Curb Weight, lbs.	4594

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	80.1

Standard Payload, lbs.	--

Fuel Capacity, gals.	21.7

Seating Capacity	5

Front Head Room, in.	40.2

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	41.4

Rear Head Room, in.	39.6

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	37.0

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Powertrain Options and Availability

Two powertrains have been available in early Ascenders: either a 275-horsepower 4.2-liter inline six-cylinder engine or a 285-horsepower 5.3-liter V8, each mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. For 2005, the V8 gained Displacement on Demand technology and a 300-hp rating. Six-cylinder engines rose to 291 horsepower in 2006. Isuzu's SUV loses its available V8 engine for 2007.

Engines	Size liters / cu. in	Horse- power	Torque	Transmission: EPA city/hgwy	Consumer Guide Observed

dohc I6	4.2 / 256	275	275	4-speed automatic: 15/20	4-speed automatic: 14.8

dohc I6	4.2 / 256	291	277	4-speed automatic: 15/21	4-speed automatic: --

ohv V8	5.3 / 327	285	325	4-speed automatic: 14/18	4-speed automatic: 15.5

ohv V8	5.3 / 327	300	330	4-speed automatic: 14/19	4-speed automatic: --

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

Test	2003 Ascender

Front Impact, Driver	3

Front Impact, Passenger	3

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.

Built In: USA

Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/rear- or 4-wheel drive

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