Isuzu Ascender

The Isuzu Ascender is a mid-size SUV from General Motors. Introduced for 2003, the 7-passenger Ascender replaced the mid-size Isuzu Trooper. It also replaced the Rodeo and the Axiom as Isuzu's only SUV. A shorter 5-passenger model was made available for 2004. A Displacement on Demand V8 was used for 2005. Production of the 7-passenger Ascender ended in February 2006 with the closure of GM's Oklahoma City Assembly plant.

Engines:

• 2003-present LL8 4.2 L (256 in³) I6
• 2003-2004 5300 5.3 L (323 in³) V8
• 2005-present 5300 5.3 L (323 in³) V8 with Displacement on Demand