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2005 Isuzu Ascender Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Isuzu Ascender adds XM Satellite Radio and a side curtain airbag system to the options roster for 2005. Isuzu's V8 now features a Displacement-on-Demand technology, which boosts fuel economy and horsepower.
The Ascender SUV is available in four styles, thanks to two seating options and two available drive trains. The five-passenger S trim is available with either rear-wheel or four-wheel drive, and it is a bit shorter that the seven passenger variant. Standard features with the basic S trim include a CD sound system, powered accessories, and dual-zone climate control with rear-seat controls. Although Isuzu only classifies four trims, the Ascender variations are quite expansive, due to a number of optional enhancement packages.
The Preferred Equipment Package adds a power driver seat, keyless entry and cruise control. These items become standard on all four-wheel drive models. The LS Package builds off the Preferred equipment list, adding 17-inch wheels, a moon roof, steering wheel audio controls, and an in-dash CD changer. A third tier Luxury Package includes all of the above, plus monochromatic paint, heated leather seats, and a premium Bose audio system. The Limited adds automatic wipers, a power seat for the passenger, power-adjustable pedals and a memory system for the driver. ABS and stability control are standard on all models.
There are two available engines for the Ascender. A 4.2-liter inline six is standard, making 275 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque. The seven-passenger models are eligible for an optional 5.3-liter V8, which delivers 300 hp and 330 lb-ft of torque. Each power plant is teamed with a four-speed automatic transmission, and both two- and four-wheel-drive configurations are available. Isuzu's new Displacement-on-Demand system is standard with the V8 Ascenders, and these models will haul 7,100 pounds.
The Ascender is now in its third year of production, but due to Isuzu's rocky recent past, the future of this SUV is always questionable. The Ascender is helped by two very strong engine options, including a V6 which will challenge most of the competitor's V8s. The interior is sleek and functional, and the seven passenger models offer ample cargo capacity.
Although Isuzu offers a very comforting extended warranty, many experts anticipate that the marque's reputation may pull the resale value down. While the Ascender engine offer plenty of power, overall ride quality is hindered by unresponsive steering and and floaty suspension.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2005 Isuzu Ascender
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by James S
Oct 08, 2020
A rebranded Trailblazer EXT or Envoy XL. Drives great, is cheap, and is easy to service with lots of options for aftermarket parts.Oct 08, 2020
by Zach C
Aug 23, 2008
the inline 6 generates 275 bhp and thats only about 30 less than the 7 passenger V8s and better gas mileage. It has good handling for an SUV of its size. some of the parts on it are cheaply made picked off of other GM models like the trailblazer and the envoy but the engine and related parts work well. not a very pretty vehicle but, few SUVs are.Aug 23, 2008
by Anonymous
Jan 17, 2008
The ascender is a roomy vehicle the problem with the fuel gauge has been the only problem with this vehicle. Once you fill the tank, the gauge goes to empty turning on the fuel low light. once some of the gas is burned it fluctuates between 1/4 and empty.Jan 17, 2008
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2005 Isuzu Ascender Pricing
Original MSRP
$26,644 to $38,969Price range
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Roof
Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Steering
Steering ratio: 20.4
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42 · Limited slip differential: center · Locking differential: center
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Roof
Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Steering
Steering ratio: 20.4
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: 65-35 split bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Steering
Steering ratio: 20.4
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42 · Limited slip differential: rear
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Roof
Moonroof: power · Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Steering
Steering ratio: 20.4
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42 · Limited slip differential: center · Locking differential: center
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: 65-35 split bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Steering
Steering ratio: 20.4
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42 · Limited slip differential: center · Locking differential: center
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Roof
Moonroof: power · Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Steering
Steering ratio: 20.4
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42 · Limited slip differential: rear
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Rear Seats
Type: 65-35 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power · Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Steering
Steering ratio: 20.4
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.73 · Limited slip differential: rear
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Roof
Moonroof: power · Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Steering
Steering ratio: 20.4
Telematics
Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42 · Limited slip differential: rear · Locking differential: center
Exterior Features
Skid plate(s): front and rear
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: 65-35 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power · Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Steering
Steering ratio: 20.4
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.73 · Limited slip differential: rear · Locking differential: center
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Roof
Moonroof: power · Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Steering
Steering ratio: 20.4
Telematics
Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.73 · Limited slip differential: rear
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Rear Seats
Type: 65-35 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power · Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Steering
Steering ratio: 20.4
Telematics
Satellite communications: OnStar
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.73 · Limited slip differential: center · Locking differential: center
Exterior Features
Skid plate(s): front and rear
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Rear Seats
Type: 65-35 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power · Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Steering
Steering ratio: 20.4
Telematics
Satellite communications: OnStar
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Rear wiper: intermittent