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Isuzu · model year 2008
2008 Isuzu Ascender 5-passenger 2WD
SUV · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2008 Isuzu Ascender 5-passenger 2WD is a gasoline SUV with rear-wheel drive, a 4.2-liter six-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 16 MPG combined, split between 14 city and 20 highway. The listed annual fuel cost is $4,200, and tailpipe CO2 is 555.44 grams per mile.
Good to know
- Five-passenger SUV body
- Rear-wheel drive
- 20 MPG highway rating
- Automatic four-speed transmission
Watch for
- 14 MPG city rating
- 16 MPG combined rating
- $4,200 listed annual fuel cost
- 555.44 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a five-passenger gasoline SUV Buyers who prefer rear-wheel drive and an automatic
Choose this Ascender if its five-passenger SUV body, rear-wheel-drive setup, and automatic transmission match your needs. The main budget figure is $4,200 in listed annual fuel cost, while the 16 MPG combined rating gives you the everyday efficiency baseline. Expect the lowest MPG in city use, where it is rated at 14, and a better 20 MPG on the highway. Its 555.44 grams-per-mile tailpipe CO2 figure is another part of the running picture.
What it is
The 2008 Isuzu Ascender 5-passenger 2WD is a sport utility vehicle that runs on gasoline. It has rear-wheel drive, a 4.2-liter six-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic transmission. See more Isuzu cars.
The numbers
Its combined EPA rating is 16 MPG. City driving is rated at 14 MPG, while highway driving is rated at 20 MPG.
Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 555.44 grams per mile.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel cost listed for this Ascender is $4,200. Your actual spending will depend on how much you drive and the gasoline price you pay.
How it compares
Use 16 combined MPG as the side-by-side figure for this model. Its 14 city MPG and 20 highway MPG show how the rating changes with driving conditions.
Who it suits
This Ascender fits a buyer seeking a five-passenger SUV with a gasoline six-cylinder engine, rear-wheel drive, and an automatic transmission. Its figures suit drivers who can work with a 16 MPG combined rating.
Trade-offs
The 4.2-liter six-cylinder engine and rear-wheel-drive layout come with a 14 MPG city rating and 16 MPG combined rating. Highway economy is higher at 20 MPG, but the listed annual fuel cost remains $4,200.
Verdict
Choose this Ascender if its five-passenger SUV body, rear-wheel-drive setup, and automatic transmission match your needs. The main budget figure is $4,200 in listed annual fuel cost, while the 16 MPG combined rating gives you the everyday efficiency baseline. Expect the lowest MPG in city use, where it is rated at 14, and a better 20 MPG on the highway. Its 555.44 grams-per-mile tailpipe CO2 figure is another part of the running picture.
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
- 2008
- 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 is the 2008 Isuzu Ascender's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 16 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 14 MPG in the city and 20 MPG on the highway.
How much is its annual fuel cost?
The listed EPA annual fuel cost is $4,200.
What engine does the Ascender 5-passenger 2WD use?
It has a 4.2-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine.
Does it have rear-wheel drive?
Yes. This model uses rear-wheel drive.
What transmission is fitted?
It has a four-speed automatic transmission.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
The listed tailpipe output is 555.44 grams per mile.
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