2003 Isuzu Ascender
2003 Isuzu Ascender Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$28,649 - $31,349
Original MSRP:
$26,935 - $29,416
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating | N/A |
2003 Isuzu Ascender Review
"Isuzu replaces the aging Trooper for 2003 with a new flagship based on General Motors' extended-length midsize SUVs. Except for some appearance trim, Ascender duplicates the Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL, including their three-row, 7-passenger seating. It offers their 6-cyl or V8 power and 4-speed automatic transmission. Ascender is available with rear-wheel drive or GM's 4WD that can be left engaged on dry pavement and includes low-range gearing. Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes and front side airbags are standard; curtain side airbags are not offered. OnStar assistance is optional and traction control is available with 2WD. Ascender comes with Isuzu's 3-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and 7-year/75,000-mile powertrain warranty vs. GM's 3-year/36,000-mile coverage. Maximum towing capacity is 7200 lb. A 5-seat, regular-length Ascender is due during the 2004 model year. Ascender's performance and accommodations mimic those of similarly equipped Envoys."
Warranty Information
| Basic: | 3 Years/50,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 03V269 |
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| Number of Units Affected | 3,290 |
| Summary | Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage System." The Owner's Manual does not explain the meaning of the location symbols for the Lower Universal Anchorage System. |
| Remedy | Owners will be provided with a supplement for their Owner's Manual. It describes and shows the location symbols for the child restraint anchors that are located in the vehicle. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during August 2003. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. |
| Dates of Manufacture | August 2002 - May 2003 |
2003 Isuzu Ascender Models & Prices
2003 Isuzu Ascender S
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr S Auto | $28,649 | $26,935 | $439 / Month* | |
| 4dr S Auto 4WD | $31,349 | $29,416 | $480 / Month* | |
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2003 Isuzu Ascender Features and Standard Equipment
EMISSIONS CERTIFICATION Features
| S | |
|---|---|
| LEV certified (4.2L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • |
| LEV certified (5.3L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • |
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
| S | |
|---|---|
| City 14/hwy 18 (5.3L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • |
| City 15/hwy 19 (5.3L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • |
| City 15/hwy 20 (4.2L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| S | |
|---|---|
| Bright chrome body-side molding inserts | • |
| Bright chrome grille | • |
| Daytime running lamps w/driver override | • |
| Dual black pwr heated mirrors | • |
| Front fog lamps | • |
| Front variable intermittent windshield wipers w/washer | • |
| High-output automatic halogen headlamps w/driver override | • |
| Luggage carrier crossbars | • |
| Privacy glass | • |
| Pwr moonroof w/sunshade | • |
| Rear window pulse system | • |
| Roof rack | • |
| Solar-ray windshield | • |
| Tinted glass | • |
| Two-tone paint | • |
INTERIOR Features
| S | |
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| 2nd & 3rd row cup holders | • |
| 2nd row 65/35 split folding/reclining bench seat | • |
| 3rd row 50/50 split folding/reclining rear bench seat | • |
| AM/FM stereo-inc: cassette, CD changer, auto tone equalization, clock | • |
| AM/FM stereo-inc: CD player, auto tone equalization, clock | • |
| Anti-theft system | • |
| Assist grips | • |
| Cargo area coat hooks | • |
| Cargo shelf w/fastening hooks | • |
| Carpeted floor mats | • |
| Cloth seat trim | • |
| Cruise control | • |
| Day/night rearview mirror | • |
| Driver/front passenger visors w/vanity mirrors | • |
| Dual sunvisors w/illuminated vanity mirrors | • |
| Fixed antenna | • |
| Front bucket seats w/8-way pwr adjust & 2-way pwr lumbar | • |
| Front console-inc: armrest, gear shift lever, storage, aux pwr outlet, tape/CD holder, coin tray, dual cup holder | • |
| Front/rear dual-zone climate control | • |
| Full instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, fuel level/coolant temp/ oil pressure/volt gauges | • |
| HomeLink universal transceiver | • |
| Lamps-inc: auto-dimming courtesy, reading, cargo area | • |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | • |
| Manual front bucket seats w/4-way adjust & 2-way lumbar | • |
| OnStar communications system | • |
| Pwr outlets-inc: (2) 1st row, (1) 2nd row, (1) 3rd row/cargo area | • |
| Pwr windows w/driver & passenger one-touch express-down feature | • |
| Pwr/programmable door locks | • |
| Rear window defogger w/timer | • |
| Remote keyless entry | • |
| Removable/stowable 3rd row seats | • |
| Tilt steering column | • |
| Trip computer | • |
| Universal garage door opener | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| S | |
|---|---|
| 150-amp alternator | • |
| 17" x 7" aluminum wheels w/machine finish | • |
| 17" x 7" aluminum wheels w/painted finish | • |
| 2-speed transfer case | • |
| 25 gallon fuel tank w/vapor recovery | • |
| 3.73 axle ratio | • |
| 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD-inc: lock-up torque converter | • |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) | • |
| 4-wheel drive w/electronic shift-on-the-fly | • |
| 4.2L DOHC 24-valve I6 engine | • |
| 5-link rear suspension w/coil springs, monotube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar | • |
| 5500# trailer tow capacity | • |
| 6200# GVWR | • |
| 6400# GVWR | • |
| 7-wire HD wiring harness | • |
| Dual note steel rear exhaust | • |
| Engine immobilizer | • |
| Full size spare tire & wheel | • |
| Independent double wishbone front suspension w/coil springs, monotube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar | • |
| Maintenance-free HD battery w/run-down protection & retained accessory pwr | • |
| P245/65R17 SBR BSW on/off-road tires | • |
| Pwr 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes | • |
| Pwr rack-and-pinion steering | • |
| Rear limited slip differential | • |
| Rear wheel drive | • |
| Skid plates | • |
| Traction control | • |
SAFETY Features
| S | |
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| 3-point seat belts for all positions | • |
| Child safety door locks | • |
| Child seat lower/top tether anchor brackets | • |
| Daytime running lamps | • |
| Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) | • |
| Driver & front passenger side-impact air bags | • |
2003 Isuzu Ascender Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| S | |
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| LIMITED PKG -inc: color-keyed front & rear bumpers/overfenders/body-side moldings/door handles, dual pwr heated mirrors w/memory & signals, running boards, rain-sensing wipers w/windshield pulse, leather seat trim, heated front seats, driver memory convenience pkg, Bose premium audio system (REQ: 2LS Pkg, 5.3L V8 Engine, PT1 Pkg) *GROSS* | • |
| LIMITED PKG -inc: color-keyed front & rear bumpers/overfenders/body-side moldings/door handles, dual pwr heated mirrors w/memory & signals, running boards, rain-sensing wipers w/windshield pulse, leather seat trim, heated front seats, driver memory convenience pkg, Bose premium audio system (REQ: 4LS Pkg, 5.3L V8 Engine) *GROSS* | • |
| LIMITED PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • |
| LS 2WD PKG -inc: limited slip differential, traction control, pwr moonroof w/sunshade, 17" alloy wheels w/machine finish, luggage carrier, 8-way pwr driver seat w/2-way pwr lumbar, AM/FM stereo w/cassette/CD changer, OnStar system, steering wheel audio controls, automatic climate control, electrochromic rearview mirror w/compass, rear audio controls, driver info center w/travel note (REQ: P1 Preferred Equipment Pkg) *GROSS* | • |
| LS 2WD PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • |
| LS 4WD PKG -inc: limited slip differential, pwr moonroof w/sunshade, 17" alloy wheels w/ machine finish, luggage carrier, AM/FM stereo w/cassette/CD changer, OnStar system, steering wheel audio controls, automatic climate control, electrochromic rearview mirror w/ compass, rear audio controls, driver info center w/travel note *GROSS* | • |
| LS 4WD PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • |
ENGINE Options
| S | |
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| 4.2L DOHC 24-VALVE I6 ENGINE (STD) | • |
| 5.3L OHV V8 ENGINE (REQ: 2LS Pkg) | • |
| 5.3L OHV V8 ENGINE (REQ: 4LS Pkg) | • |
PAINT Options
| S | |
|---|---|
| STANDARD PAINT | • |
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG Options
| S | |
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| NO PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG | • |
| PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG 1 -inc: sunvisors w/illuminated vanity mirrors, dual pwr heated mirrors, 8-way pwr driver seat w/2-way pwr lumbar *GROSS* | • |
| PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG 1 SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • |
2003 Isuzu Ascender Technical Specifications
Brakes
| S | |
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| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 12.8 x 1.14 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 12.8 x 0.78 |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| S | |
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| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) | 100.2 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) | - TBD - |
Engine
| S | |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.2L/256 |
| Engine Type | Gas I6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 275 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 275 @ 3600 |
Exterior Dimensions
| S | |
|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 75.5 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 129.0 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 76.1 |
Fuel Tank
| S | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 25.0 |
Steering
| S | |
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| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 41.3 |
Tires
| S | |
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| Front Tire Size | P245/65R17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P245/65R17 |
Transmission
| S | |
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| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Type | 4 |
Vehicle
| S | |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 40.2 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 43.1 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 58.5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 7 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 39.6 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 37.5 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 58.4 |
2003 Isuzu Ascender Safety Features
Safety Features
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) |
| Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) |
| Driver & front passenger side-impact air bags |
| 3-point seat belts for all positions |
| Child seat lower/top tether anchor brackets |
| Child safety door locks |
| Daytime running lamps |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | N/A |
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