2008 Isuzu Ascender User Reviews

Pros

Road stability and power. Visibility and looks. A quiet smooth ride. Rear wheel drive.

Cons

Electrical problems

Purchased As New

My 2006 Isuzu Ascender has good road stability and handling especially on curves although it's a rear wheel drive vehicle. With an adjustable drivers; seat I have excellent visibility mainly at crowded and corner intersections. Fuel economy is fair for the size and power of the vehicle. Aerodynamics is good when on the highway during high winds, and the V-6 provides the power needed to accelerate and eliminate tight spots. However,when the vehicle is in its' warm-up stage, the engine reminds me of a heavy breathing dragon sucking in air voraciously which prompted my brother to ask,"what is that?" I wish that I had more information about what's going on inside of the engine. I can tell that there's new technology inside of the engine compartment. It sounds like little balls have been floating around in the engine that fall to the engines' bottom when the engine is cut off. For the most part, the engine runs quietly. "I'm just an engine listener." I like my Isuzu Ascender, but have recently aquired some seemingly minor electrical problems. The rear speakers to the stereo have gone out, and the drivers' side power window hesitates and freezes sometimes. I hope to get this problem corrected soon especially with winter coming. Overall, and although I like the Chevrolet Tahoe and Dodge Durango, not to mention the Chevy Z-21 with all of the bells and whistles, I would buy another Isuzu Ascender if I'm ever in the buying mode again.