New specialized lineup Isuzu Ascender on Road test

Rendering a smooth drive, the new Isuzu Ascender is a Sports Utility vehicle, which comes in outstanding warranty. Similar to GM branded SUVs, the new Isuzu Ascender comes with a longer warranty of three years or 50,000 miles.

Available in two trims (S 2WD and S 4WD), the new Isuzu Ascender is a four door, five passenger SUV. Both the new Isuzu Ascender 2WD and S WD comes with a 4.2 Litre I6 engine. They also have powerful engines with a Horse power of 285 @ 6000 RPM and a torque of 276 @ 4600. A four-speed auto transmission with overdrive is standard with new Isuzu Ascender. The Isuzu Ascender comes with rear wheel drive, but here is an option of four-wheel drive.

Though both the new Isuzu Ascender comes with powerful engines, this Sports Utility Vehicle is not that fuel economy. In the cities, you get 14 miles per gallon and 20 miles in the cities.

Not only fuel economy, another criticism against the new Isuzu Ascender is that it has an imprecise steering. In sharp turns, it becomes difficult to get a perfect curve. Even then its tilt, Rack and Pinion Steering gives your drive a confidence.

The Stabilizer Bar, Wishbone Front Suspension and Multi-Link Rear Suspension with Coil Springs and Mono tube Absorbers gives the new Isuzu Ascender a perfect drive on the roads. But the braking system in new Isuzu Ascender has its limit, which tends to give a lot of nosedive.

The exterior is very distinctive with attractive grilles, bumpers, badges and lights. Though the interior comes spacious, the quality of the materials used is disappointing. The front and rear seats are very comfortable and are so fantastic. The new Isuzu Ascender also comes with enough cargo space.

You have a very user-friendly dashboard.  Some of the features associated with the new Isuzu are air conditioning, manual climate control, adjustable front headrests, second row folding bench seat, power windows and door locks. The entertainment system has an AM/FM stereo with CD player.

Like any other car, the new Isuzu Ascender has all the safety measures like air bags, airbag suppression system, airbag cut off censor, traction control, ABS and anti-skid system.  It also comes with daytime running lights, fog lights, Stabilitrak ESC.

For a smooth drive on the roads, you can choose the new Isuzu Ascender. Driving the new Isuzu Ascender is a real experience of a quite and relaxed drive. It gives a powerful, luxurious and thrilling drive.

New Isuzu Ascender

Tech Specs

Body: 4-door, five passenger SUV

Engine: 4.2 litre, I6

Transmission: four speed Auto

Power: 285 at 6000 RPM

Torque: 276 at 4600

Cylinders: 6

Fuel system and type: Gas Engine / Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected

Fuel economy: 14/20 (city/Highway)

Number of Valves: 24

Cruising range: 347.2 miles

Turbo: No

Compression: 10.3:1

Valves Configuration: Dual Overhead Cam/Twin Overhead Cam

Tyres: SBRP245/65R17, All-Season On/Off Road Tires

Verdict:

For: Passenger and cargo room and trailer-towing capability

Against: poor steering/handling and fuel economy