Isuzu Ascender Review

IntelliChoice named 2006 Ascender 5-passenger a "big winner" in its class for both the lower cost of fuel and operating costs, and a "smart choice" in eight other categories. Isuzu's flagship SUV for 2007 benefits, one size "only" has room for five passengers, and the multiple award-winning 4.2-liter inline six-cylinder engine under the hood. The changes are:

Tire Pressure Monitoring System added as standard equipment on all models

Bering Blue Metallic replaces Adriatic Blue Metallic

Storm Gray Metallic replaces Graphite Gray Metallic

The six-spoke alloy wheels painted to finish to replace standard

OnStar communication system abandoned as an option

7 passengers, discontinued model

Equipment levels have changed. Both 2WD and 4WD models are available in base S and finish offer optional equipment preferred, LS, leather and luxury packages.

Prices have not changed too. Ascend the 2WD starts at a suggested retail price retail $ 25 959, and the Ascender 4WD has a base MSRP of $ 27,959.

2008 Isuzu Pickup Review

The Isuzu truck made its debut in 2006, and the model cabin crew was quickly named "Truck of the Year" for two different magazines, "Truck of Texas" and "four wheels of the Year." IntelliChoice named Model 2006, a "smart choice" in ten different categories of ownership costs, and distinguished himself in 2006 i-280 Extended Cab S as the "winner" in-class low repair costs.

For 2007, the I-280 4x2 Extended Cab least-290 and I-350 Crew Cab 4x4 is renamed I-370th trim levels remain unchanged: the in-290 is available in base S finish, with Preferred Equipment, LS and luxury packages optional, and I-370 is available in LS or optional Limited trim. Both cars have larger engines and more powerful. Changes for model year 2007:

2.9-liter four-cylinder replaces 2.8-liter, increasing power to 185 hp (vs. 175) and torque of 190 lb-ft. (V. 185)

3.7-liter inline five-cylinder engine replaces 3.5-liter, increasing power to 242 hp (from 220) and torque of 242 lb-ft. (Vs. 225)

Based I-290 S available with automatic transmission and manual gearbox

Tire Pressure Monitoring System added as standard equipment on all models

3.73 rear axle ratio added on manual transmission models (replaces 3.42 rear axle ratio)

Towing capacity of manual transmission models increases from 1700 to 2100 lbs.

Pacific Blue exterior color added

Deep Crimson Metallic replaces Red Rock Metallic color

Bering Blue Metallic replaces Adriatic Blue Metallic exterior color

Ebony trim replaces Very Dark Pewter (LS, Luxury and Limited)

Chrome accents added to HVAC lever, gauges, and speaker surrounds (LS, Luxury and Limited)

Chrome accents to be added mid-year interior door handles and locks (LS, Luxury and Limited

Retired rear mirror

Despite these improvements, the price has not changed since 2006. The i-290 Extended Cab 4x2 S begins selling price of U.S. manufacturer's suggested $ 16 989, while the i-370 Crew Cab 4x4 LS starts at an MSRP of $ 27,358.

It Came From eBay Hell: The Geo Storm Pickup You Never Knew You Wanted

Few names in automotive history make the average car enthusiast’s skin crawl like, “Geo”. Geo was General Motors response to the growing number of Japanese and South Korean imports that had invaded the U.S. market. Essentially taking the most boring and insipid models from Suzuki, Toyota and Isuzu and building them stateside, Geo embodied the whole, “Who Gives A...” attitude that has made GM so reviled by some.

The Geo Storm was essentially an Isuzu Impulse stripped off all the things that would have made the latter an appealing proposition to the enthusiast: Lotus tuned suspension, turbocharger and AWD. What was left was essentially a four-cylinder sedan with two less doors and a vaguely sporty body. Still, it was a big seller for Geo and GM, no doubt leaving the corpse of Colin Chapman rolling in his grave.

And so it was, from the depths of eBay Hell, a “1 of a kind” Geo Storm pickup truck. Behold the myriad of features such as a sliding rear window with “WWII Bomber Girl mural”, gullwing T-Tops and custom 17-inch rims. A fourth generation Camaro-style front end, red white and blue “Patriotic paint theme”, a Chevy Chevelle SS hood cowling and a shaved tail gate handle complete the exterior package.

The car retrains Isuzu’s 12-valve engine and 5spd manual transmission, the former of which has recently had a comprehensive tune-up. It’s hard to poke too much fun at the seller: a civilian combat veteran hit by some family health problems. All told it’s a good conversion and the price – US$13,000 – could be a lot worse. Check out the pics (and video) and leave your voice your opinion below.

By Tristan Hankins

Source: eBay

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