Engine: 4.2-liter dohc inline-6

Engine Options: 275-hp 4.2-liter dohc inline-6; 300-hp 5.3-liter ohv V8

Transmission: 4-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 4-speed manual automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: front and side-impact airbags, ABS

Optional Safety Equipment: roof-rail curtain airbags

Basic Warranty: 3 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Moraine, Ohio

Model Tested: Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger S 2WD ($28,569)

Standard Equipment: dual zone climate controls, three-row seating, fog lamps, tilt steering wheel, power windows and locks, remote keyless entry, CD player, Homelink garage door transmitter, trailer hitch

Options as Tested: LS package ($2,699) includes automatic climate controls, limited-slip differential, traction control, power moon roof, alloy wheels, six-speaker audio system with controls on steering wheel and rear-seat headphone jacks, electrochromic rearview mirror with compass and driver info center; Preferred Equipment Package ($829) includes dual illuminated vanity mirrors, heated outside mirrors, eight-way power driver's seat, front rear and third row floor mats, remote keyless entry

Destination Charge: 685

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: rear-wheel drive

Horsepower: 275 @ 6000

Torque: 275 @ 3600

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 15/19

Wheelbase: 129.0 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 207.6/76.1/75.5 inches

Track Front/Rear: 63.1/62.1 inches

Turning Cycle: 41.3 feet

Seating Capacity: 7 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 40.2/55.5/43.1 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: 39.6/58.4/37.5 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.5/45.9/32.2 inches

Trunk Volume: 100.2 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent

Ground Clearance: 8.0 inches

Curb Weight: 4773 pounds

Towing Capacity: 5000 pounds

Tires: P245/65R17

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS

Fuel Capacity: 25.0 Gallons