Isuzu Axiom Info

Isuzu Axiom (2002–2004 U.S.)

Mid-size 4-door SUV on the Rodeo chassis.

Tech specs Dimensions Capacities Torque specs Trims Fuel economy Colors Brochures

Tech specs

Item	Specification
Engine	3.5 L 6VE1 DOHC V6
Transmission	4-speed automatic
Drive	Rear-wheel drive or 4WD (TOD)
Tires (2003)	P235/65R17 on 17 x 7 in alloy wheels
Spark plugs	Gap 1.05 mm (0.04 in)

Dimensions

Item	Figure
Overall length	182.6 in (4,638 mm)
Width	70.7 in (1,796 mm)
Height	67.2 in (1,707 mm)
Wheelbase	106.4 in (2,703 mm)
Ground clearance (2003)	7.9 in (201 mm)
Approach / departure angle (2003)	23.5° / 24.1°
Turning circle	38.4 ft (11.7 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 (with filter)	5.0 qt (4.7 L)	4.2 qt (4.0 L) without filter
Cooling system	11.7 qt (11.1 L)
Automatic transmission	9.1 qt (8.6 L)	Total fill
Transfer case	1.4 qt (1.35 L)	TOD: DEXRON-IIE/III
Front differential	1.25 L (1.33 qt)	Plus 0.12 L shift-on-the-fly unit
Rear differential	1.77 L (1.87 qt)	GL-5
Power steering	1.0 L (1.1 qt)
Fuel tank	19.5 gal (74 L)
A/C refrigerant	700 g (1.54 lb) R-134a

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
Spark plugs	13 lb-ft (18 N·m)

Trims & body styles (U.S.)

Years	Version	Notes
2002–2004	Axiom 2WD / 4WD	3.5 L V6

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
2002	Axiom	3.5 L	Auto 4-spd	2WD	14	19	16
2002	Axiom	3.5 L	Auto 4-spd	4WD	14	18	16
2003	Axiom	3.5 L	Auto 4-spd	2WD	15	19	16
2003	Axiom	3.5 L	Auto 4-spd	4WD	14	19	16
2004	Axiom	3.5 L	Auto 4-spd	2WD	16	22	18
2004	Axiom	3.5 L	Auto 4-spd	4WD	15	20	17

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.

Alpine White

Code 861 · 02–04

Blond Gray metallic

Code 704 · 02–03

Powellite Silver metallic

Code 679 · 04

Anthracite metallic

Code 708 · 02–03

Ebony Black

Code 826 · 02

Black Diamond metallic

Code 663 · 03–04

Star Gold metallic

Code 799 · 02

Currant Red

Code 640 · 03

Excessive Red

Code 680 · 04

Garden Green

Code 870 · 02

Mistral Green

Code 664 · 03–04

Crystal Blue metallic

Code 667 · 03–04

Canal Blue

Code 862 · 02

Mineral Blue metallic

Code 678 · 04

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.