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Isuzu · model year 2007
2007 Isuzu Ascender 5-passenger 2WD
SUV · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2007 Isuzu Ascender 5-passenger 2WD is a gasoline SUV with rear-wheel drive and a 4.2-liter six-cylinder engine. Its EPA rating is 16 combined MPG, made up of 14 city and 20 highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $4,200, with tailpipe emissions of 555.44 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 20 MPG EPA highway rating
- Rear-wheel drive SUV layout
- Seats five passengers
- 4.2-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine
Watch for
- 14 MPG EPA city rating
- 16 MPG combined fuel economy
- $4,200 EPA annual fuel cost
- 555.44 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a five-passenger, rear-wheel-drive SUV Owners whose driving includes substantial highway miles
The Ascender fits a buyer who values a conventional SUV shape, five-passenger capacity, and rear-wheel drive over fuel thrift. Its 20 MPG highway result can help on long steady trips, but the 14 MPG city figure pulls the combined rating down to 16 MPG. An EPA annual fuel-cost estimate of $4,200 makes fuel planning important. The six-cylinder gasoline engine and four-speed automatic keep the drivetrain straightforward, while the high CO2 figure reinforces that efficiency is not this vehicle's strength.
What it is
This Ascender is a 2007 Isuzu SUV for five passengers. It uses rear-wheel drive and a four-speed automatic transmission.
Power comes from a 4.2-liter, six-cylinder gasoline engine. Its EPA class is Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD.
The numbers
The figure to plan around is 16 combined MPG. City driving is rated at 14 MPG, while highway driving reaches 20 MPG.
That spread means stop-and-go trips use more fuel than steady highway miles.
What it costs to run
EPA annual fuel cost is $4,200. Tailpipe carbon dioxide is rated at 555.44 grams per mile.
Your actual bill will follow how much city and highway driving you do, but the combined rating is the useful planning number.
How it compares
The Ascender's 16 combined MPG sits between its 14 city and 20 highway ratings. Similar SUVs should be judged against that same city-highway split and their drivetrain choices.
For a wider look at the maker's lineup, see Isuzu cars.
Who it suits
This layout suits a buyer who wants an SUV body, seating for five, and rear-wheel drive, and who accepts gasoline running costs.
It makes the most sense for driving that includes enough open-road mileage to approach the 20 MPG highway rating.
Trade-offs
The 4.2-liter six-cylinder and rear-wheel-drive layout provide a clear SUV formula, but the efficiency figures are modest: 14 MPG city and 16 combined.
The $4,200 annual fuel-cost estimate and 555.44 grams-per-mile CO2 rating are the main ownership compromises.
Verdict
Choose this Ascender if you specifically want a five-passenger, rear-wheel-drive SUV with a traditional gasoline six-cylinder and automatic transmission.
Budget carefully for fuel. The highway rating is more favorable than the city number, yet the combined result remains 16 MPG, so frequent urban driving will work against lower running costs.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 16 MPG
- City MPG
- 14 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,200
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 555 g per mile
- Model year
- 2007
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4.2 L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What fuel economy does the 2007 Isuzu Ascender get?
It is rated at 14 MPG city, 20 MPG highway, and 16 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,200.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 4.2-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine with a four-speed automatic transmission.
Is the Ascender front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive?
This five-passenger 2WD model uses rear-wheel drive.
How much CO2 does it emit?
Its tailpipe CO2 rating is 555.44 grams per mile.
What kind of vehicle is the Ascender?
It is a 2007 Isuzu SUV classified by the EPA as a Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD.
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