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The newly-released, fuel-effective 2008 Isuzu Ascender was lately ranked by U.S. News & Planet Report as one particular of the best 25 "Midsize Reasonably priced SUVs" in the U.S. In terms of safety functions, the 2008 Ascender received the exact same rating as the 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer and the 2008 GMC Envoy.

U.S. News & Planet Report noted that the 2008 Isuzu Ascender fared effectively in crash tests carried out by the federal government, specifically in side-effect crashes. According to the post in U.S. News, the Ascender received five out of 5 stars in government crash tests (if you'd like to see for yourself, check out the Ascender's page on the National Highway and Site visitors Safety Administration's internet site for the complete report) for each front and rear-seat passenger security. 1 of the a lot of factors the Isuzu Ascender earned such a favorable rating is that side-impact airbags now come common in the 2008 model.

The Ascender comes regular with fog lights and daytime operating lights, and also incorporates a specialized stability control method referred to as Stabilitrak StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Manage. The method combines traction control with stability handle systems, as properly as anti-lock brakes. With each other, the 3 are created to aid the driver maintain directional command of the vehicle.

In addition to its active safety functions, the 2008 model also has upgraded passive safety features. The 2008 Ascender provides air bags for each the driver and the front passenger, as effectively as standard head-curtain side-effect air bags. These air bags had been possibilities on the 2007 model. The newer Ascender also features an automatic air bag suppression method made to deactivate the front-passenger airbag and minimize airbag-related injuries.

The Isuzu Ascender also has a body style that enables for outstanding visibility from the driver's seat. In comparison, U.S. News & Globe Report noted that, with regards to the 2008 Mazda CX-7, "test drivers have expressed concern, nonetheless, about impaired front visibility due to the sharp style of the CX-7's windshield."

But security isn't the only reason to get behind the wheel of an Ascender. U.S. News & World report, in the general impression of the 2008 Isuzu Ascender, noted that the Ascender "delivers and an outstanding warranty and smooth ride" and also pointed out the SUV's superior towing capabilities. The 2WD model can tow, when effectively equipped, up to five,800 pounds.

In general, reviewers had been impressed with the Ascender's V6 engine power and the way the SUV handles. Kelley Blue Book noted that "the Ascender feels controlled and agile." Yet another reviewer from Auto Media pointed out that the Ascender runs "smoothly and quietly" and "accelerates vigorously from a standstill."

According to a review in the Orlando Sentinel, the Ascender beats the Ford Explorer when off-roading. Comparing the two, the reviewer praised, " the solid rear axle of the Ascender is a greater arrangement, giving the Isuzu more agility in extreme off-road traction scenarios." U.S. News also noted that the 2008 Ford Explorer's "heavy steering detracts from overall performance."

Intellichoice has not yet rated the 2008 Isuzu Ascender, but did recognize Isuzu's complete 2006 line up as very best in their class for low fees.