“The Ascender certainly one-ups the competition when it comes to seven-passenger comfort and overall cargo capacity.” — Edmunds.com
“The Ascender is the largest and most powerful SUV in Isuzu's history...it is based on a General Motors platform which it shares with the extended-wheelbase Chevy TrailBlazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL.” — Car and Driver
“Ascender appears to be a good deal for both Isuzu dealers and their customers. Isuzu dealers get a proven new product to sell. Isuzu customers get an SUV that's roomier and more powerful than last year's Trooper.” — New Car Test Drive