2008 Isuzu Ascender S 4WD
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- Photo: 2008 Isuzu Ascender 5-Passenger S in Arctic White & Gray Metallic, Front Left, 06-17-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: 2008 Isuzu Ascender 5-Passenger S in Arctic White & Gray Metallic, Rear Left, 06-17-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2008 Isuzu Ascender S 4WD is a 285-hp 4.2-liter inline-6 with a 4-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $29,149 MSRP and is rated at 16 mpg combined.
It makes 285 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 276 lb-ft of torque at 4600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).
The Ascender measures 191.6 inches long on a 113.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,417 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $29,149 ($44,001 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.2-liter DOHC 24-valve I6 with VVT |
| Displacement | 4.2 L |
| Horsepower | 285 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 276 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 24-valve, VVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 3.7 x 4.0 in |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 16 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 21.7 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, upper and lower control arms, gas shocks, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Solid live axle, multi-link, gas shocks, coil springs |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17" |
| Wheels Rear | 17" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 191.6 in |
| Width | 76.1 in |
| Height | 74.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 113 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,417 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 58.1 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Isuzu ASCENDER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 14, 2015 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
Consequence: Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.
NHTSA campaign 15V519000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2008 ISUZU ASCENDER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.