Isuzu Ascender Info

Isuzu Ascender (2003–2008 U.S.)

5-passenger and 7-passenger (extended wheelbase) mid-size SUV.

Tech specs Dimensions Capacities Torque specs Trims Fuel economy Colors Brochures

Tech specs

Item	Specification
Engines	4.2 L I6 (LL8); 5.3 L V8
Transmission	4-speed automatic
Drive	Rear-wheel drive or 4WD
Rear suspension	Solid live axle

Dimensions

Item	Figure
Overall length, 5-passenger	191.6 in (4,867 mm)
Width	76.1 in (1,933 mm)
Wheelbase, 5-passenger	113.0 in (2,870 mm)
Ground clearance (2006)	8.0 in (203 mm)
Approach / departure angle (2006)	34° / 29°
Turning circle (2006)	36.4 ft (11.1 m)

Dimensions drawing

Fluid capacities

Capacities are approximate refill amounts from Isuzu factory service manual data for the year shown. Always fill to the level/check plug or dipstick, not just by volume.

System	Capacity	Notes
Engine oil, 4.2 L (with filter)	7.0 qt (6.6 L)
Cooling system	5-pass: 10.8 qt (10.2 L); 7-pass: 13.8 qt (13.1 L)
Automatic transmission	Pan removal 5.0 qt (4.7 L); overhaul 11.0 qt (10.6 L)
Transfer case	2.0 qt (1.8 L)
Front differential (4WD)	1.7 pt (0.8 L)
Rear differential	3.6 pt (1.7 L)
A/C refrigerant (R-134a)	1.9 lb (0.85 kg); 2.65 lb with rear A/C

Torque specs

Safety first — verify with your service manual. These figures are transcribed from Isuzu factory service manual data for the model and year shown. Specs can change by year, engine and body style. Always confirm the figure in the service manual for your exact vehicle before final tightening, use a calibrated torque wrench, tighten wheel nuts in a star pattern and re-check them after the first 50 miles.

Fastener	Torque
Oil pan drain plug (2006)	19 lb-ft (26 N·m)
Oil pan bolts, sides	18 lb-ft (25 N·m)
Oil pan bolts, ends	89 lb-in (10 N·m)
Oil pan nut	18 lb-ft (25 N·m)

Trims & body styles (U.S.)

Years	Version	Notes
2003–2008	Ascender 5-passenger and 7-passenger (extended wheelbase), 2WD / 4WD	4.2 L I6 or 5.3 L V8

Fuel economy (EPA)

U.S. EPA estimates in miles per gallon as currently published on fueleconomy.gov (older models are shown on the revised 2008 EPA method, so they read lower than the original window sticker). To convert: L/100 km = 235.2 ÷ mpg.

Model year	EPA listing	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb
2003	Ascender	4.2 L	Auto 4-spd	2WD	14	19	16
2003	Ascender	4.2 L	Auto 4-spd	4WD	13	19	15
2003	Ascender	5.3 L	Auto 4-spd	2WD	14	18	15
2003	Ascender	5.3 L	Auto 4-spd	4WD	13	16	14
2004	Ascender	4.2 L	Auto 4-spd	2WD	13	18	15
2004	Ascender	4.2 L	Auto 4-spd	4WD	14	19	16
2004	Ascender	5.3 L	Auto 4-spd	2WD	14	18	16
2004	Ascender	5.3 L	Auto 4-spd	4WD	13	17	14
2004	Ascender 5-passenger	4.2 L	Auto 4-spd	2WD	14	19	16
2004–2005	Ascender 5-passenger	4.2 L	Auto 4-spd	4WD	14	19	16
2005	Ascender 7-passenger	4.2 L	Auto 4-spd	2WD	13	18	15
2005	Ascender 7-passenger	5.3 L	Auto 4-spd	2WD	13	19	15
2005–2006	Ascender 7-passenger	4.2 L	Auto 4-spd	4WD	14	19	16
2005–2006	Ascender 7-passenger	5.3 L	Auto 4-spd	4WD	13	18	15
2005–2008	Ascender 5-passenger	4.2 L	Auto 4-spd	2WD	14	20	16
2006	Ascender 7-passenger	4.2 L	Auto 4-spd	2WD	14	19	15
2006	Ascender 7-passenger	5.3 L	Auto 4-spd	2WD	14	19	16
2006–2009	Ascender 5-passenger	4.2 L	Auto 4-spd	4WD	14	20	16
2007	Ascender 7-passenger	5.3 L	Auto 4-spd	4WD	14	19	16

Factory colors & paint codes

Swatch colors are approximate screen representations. Always match paint by the color code on your vehicle’s paint label (usually on the driver door jamb or under the hood), not by the swatch. Availability varied by body style, trim and year (U.S. market). Two-tone swatches show the upper color over the lower color.

Arctic White

Code 50U · 03–08

Arctic White on Silver Sand metallic

Code 50US · 03

Two-tone: upper / lower

Arctic White on Gray metallic

Code 50UG · 04–08

Two-tone: upper / lower

Silver Sand metallic

Code 11U · 03

Silver Sand on Dark Bronzemist metallic

Code 11UB · 03

Two-tone: upper / lower

Mineral Silver metallic

Code 67U · 04–08

Mineral Silver on Gray metallic

Code 67UG · 04–08

Two-tone: upper / lower

Graphite Gray metallic

Code 62U · 06

Graphite Gray on Gray metallic

Code 62UG · 06

Two-tone: upper / lower

Storm Gray metallic

Code 54U · 07

Storm Gray on Gray metallic

Code 54UG · 07

Two-tone: upper / lower

Midnight metallic

Code 58U · 08

Midnight on Gray metallic

Code 58UG · 08

Two-tone: upper / lower

Onyx Black

Code 41U · 03–08

Onyx Black on Dark Bronzemist metallic

Code 41UB · 03

Two-tone: upper / lower

Onyx Black on Gray metallic

Code 41UG · 04–08

Two-tone: upper / lower

Natural Suede metallic

Code 15U · 04–07

Natural Suede on Dark Bronzemist metallic

Code 15UB · 04–07

Two-tone: upper / lower

Flint Gray metallic

Code 16U · 08

Napa Red metallic

Code 44U · 04–05

Napa Red on Gray metallic

Code 44UG · 04–05

Two-tone: upper / lower

Currant Red metallic

Code 49U · 06–07

Currant Red on Dark Bronzemist metallic

Code 49UB · 06–07

Two-tone: upper / lower

Black Garnet metallic

Code 12U · 08

Black Garnet on Gray metallic

Code 12UG · 08

Two-tone: upper / lower

Sage Green on Silver Sand metallic

Code 92US · 03

Two-tone: upper / lower

Timberline Green metallic

Code 47U · 03–04

Timberline Green on Silver Sand metallic

Code 47US · 03

Two-tone: upper / lower

Timberline Green on Dark Bronzemist

Code 47UB · 04

Two-tone: upper / lower

Tamarack Green metallic

Code 38U · 05–06

Tamarack Green on Dark Bronzemist

Code 38UB · 05–06

Two-tone: upper / lower

Nordic Blue metallic

Code 39U · 03–04

Nordic Blue on Dark Bronzemist metallic

Code 39UB · 03

Two-tone: upper / lower

Nordic Blue on Gray metallic

Code 39UG · 04

Two-tone: upper / lower

Adriatic Blue metallic

Code 22U · 05–06

Adriatic Blue on Gray metallic

Code 22UG · 05–06

Two-tone: upper / lower

Bering Blue metallic

Code 37U · 07–08

Bering Blue on Gray metallic

Code 37UG · 07–08

Two-tone: upper / lower

Factory brochures

Original U.S.-market Isuzu sales brochure pages, shown for reference. Tap any page to enlarge. Specs and colors in brochures were subject to change during the model year.