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Isuzu · model year 2008
2008 Isuzu Ascender 5-passenger 4WD
SUV · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2008 Isuzu Ascender 5-passenger 4WD is a gasoline SUV with four-wheel or all-wheel drive, a 4.2-liter six-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 16 MPG combined, with 14 MPG city and 20 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $4,200, and tailpipe CO2 is 555.44 grams per mile.
Good to know
- Four-wheel or all-wheel drive SUV layout
- Five-passenger body
- 4.2 L six-cylinder engine
- 20 MPG highway rating
Watch for
- 16 MPG combined fuel economy
- 14 MPG city rating
- $4,200 EPA annual fuel cost
- 555.44 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a five-passenger 4WD SUV Buyers comfortable with higher gasoline use Highway driving where it reaches 20 MPG
The Ascender 5-passenger 4WD is a straightforward choice for someone seeking a 2008 Isuzu SUV with four-wheel or all-wheel drive and a six-cylinder gasoline engine. The deciding factor is operating cost: the EPA lists 16 MPG combined and $4,200 in annual fuel expense. Highway mileage improves to 20 MPG, but city use falls to 14 MPG. If those figures fit your budget and driving, the automatic four-speed Ascender delivers the specified drivetrain and five-seat SUV format without pretending to be economical.
What it is
This 2008 Isuzu Ascender is a Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD. It uses gasoline and has 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive.
Power comes from a 4.2 L 6-cyl engine paired with an Automatic 4-spd transmission. The model seats five passengers.
The numbers
The defining EPA figure is 16 MPG combined. In mixed driving, that means about 16 miles on a gallon of gasoline.
EPA city mileage is 14 MPG. Highway mileage is 20 MPG, so speed and road type change the result.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $4,200. That figure reflects the Ascender's 16 MPG combined rating.
Tailpipe CO2 is 555.44 grams per mile.
How it compares
Within its EPA chart, the useful comparison points are its 16 MPG combined figure and its split of 14 city and 20 highway. The 4WD SUV classification and gasoline six-cylinder layout explain the kind of vehicle being compared.
Who it suits
This Ascender fits a buyer looking for a five-passenger SUV with 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive and an automatic transmission.
It makes the most sense for drivers who can work with 14 MPG city and an EPA annual fuel estimate of $4,200.
Trade-offs
The 4.2 L six-cylinder and 4WD layout come with a 16 MPG combined rating. City driving is the tougher case at 14 MPG, while highway driving reaches 20 MPG.
Fuel use also carries a tailpipe CO2 figure of 555.44 grams per mile.
Verdict
Choose this Ascender if a five-seat 4WD SUV with a gasoline six-cylinder and automatic transmission matches your needs. Its running picture is clear: 16 MPG combined, 14 city, 20 highway, and $4,200 in estimated yearly fuel cost. Those numbers favor buyers who accept higher fuel use for this vehicle type rather than shoppers focused on minimizing gasoline spending.
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 - 4WD
- Drive
- 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4.2 L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the Ascender's combined MPG?
The 2008 Isuzu Ascender 5-passenger 4WD is rated at 16 MPG combined by the EPA.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 14 MPG in city driving and 20 MPG on the highway.
How much fuel cost does the EPA estimate each year?
The EPA annual fuel cost estimate is $4,200.
What drivetrain does this Ascender use?
It has 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive and is classified as a Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.
What engine and transmission are listed?
The powertrain is a 4.2 L 6-cyl gasoline engine with an Automatic 4-spd transmission.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
Its tailpipe CO2 figure is 555.44 grams per mile.
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