2009 Isuzu Ascender 5-passenger 4WD

The CarCody take

The 2009 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. It returns 14 MPG city, 20 highway, and 16 combined. The EPA annual fuel cost is $4,200, with tailpipe emissions of 555.44 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers who need a gasoline SUV with 4WD or AWD Mostly highway driving with a four-speed automatic

What it is

The 2009 Isuzu Ascender 5-passenger 4WD is a Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD. It uses gasoline, a 4.2 L 6-cyl engine, and an automatic 4-spd transmission. Drive is listed as 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive. See more Isuzu cars.

The numbers

Its defining figure is 16 combined MPG. The city rating is 14 MPG, while the highway rating is 20 MPG. That spread reflects lower efficiency in city driving and better economy on the highway.

The EPA figure for tailpipe emissions is 555.44 grams of CO2 per mile.

What it costs to run

EPA annual fuel cost is $4,200. That is the stated yearly gasoline cost for this vehicle, so fuel spending is a major part of owning it.

How it compares

The Ascender's 16 combined MPG is 2 MPG higher than its city rating and 4 MPG below its highway rating. No other vehicle figures are provided here for a side-by-side comparison.

Who it suits

This SUV suits a buyer who needs 4WD or all-wheel drive and accepts gasoline use in an SUV. Its highway rating also fits drivers whose miles are mostly on open roads.

Trade-offs

Four-wheel or all-wheel drive comes with modest fuel economy: 16 combined MPG and 14 city MPG. The 4.2-liter six-cylinder engine and automatic four-speed transmission support this drivetrain, while the EPA annual fuel cost reaches $4,200.

Verdict

Choose the Ascender 5-passenger 4WD when four-wheel or all-wheel drive matters more than minimizing gasoline use. Its 20 MPG highway result is its strongest efficiency figure, but 14 MPG city pulls the combined number down to 16. The $4,200 EPA annual fuel cost and 555.44 grams of CO2 per mile make the running burden clear. This is a straightforward fit for drivers comfortable with a gasoline SUV and its ongoing fuel expense.