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2006 Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger Limited 4WD



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2006 Jeep Commander 4X2
Standards and Options
Pricing

Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger Audi Q7 Pontiac Torrent Jeep Commander
MSRP $36,409 $39,900 $23,965 $27,540
Invoice Price $34,224 $36,937 $22,335 $25,351
Destination Charges $685 $775 $615 $695
Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation

Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger Audi Q7 Pontiac Torrent Jeep Commander
Air Conditioning Standard Standard Standard Standard
Automatic Climate Control Standard Standard N/A N/A
Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter Standard Not listed N/A Not listed
Rear HVAC Ducts Standard N/A N/A Option
Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Standard N/A N/A Option
Rear Seat HVAC Controls Standard N/A N/A Option
Entertainment, Communication, Navigation

Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger Audi Q7 Pontiac Torrent Jeep Commander
CD Changer Standard Option Option Option
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cassette Player N/A N/A N/A N/A
DVD Player N/A Standard Option Option
Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone Option N/A Option N/A
Navigational Aid N/A N/A Option Option
Radio Standard Standard Standard Standard
Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories Standard N/A N/A Option
Subwoofer N/A N/A Option Not listed
Telematic Systems Option N/A Option N/A
Exterior

Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger Audi Q7 Pontiac Torrent Jeep Commander
Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board Option N/A N/A Option
Bumper Step Up N/A N/A N/A Standard
Front Air Dam Standard Standard Standard Standard
Metallic Paint Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Sliding Side Van Door N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Trunk Lid N/A Standard N/A Not listed
Rear Spoiler N/A N/A Standard N/A
Skid Plate or Underbody Protection Standard N/A N/A N/A
Splash or Mud Guards Option N/A Option Option
Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles N/A N/A N/A N/A
Instrumentation

Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger Audi Q7 Pontiac Torrent Jeep Commander
Battery Gauge Standard Standard N/A N/A
Clock Standard Standard Standard Standard
Compass Standard Option Option Not listed
Cruise Control Standard Standard Option Standard
Electroluminescent Instrumentation N/A N/A N/A N/A
Gauges Standard Standard Standard Standard
Inside Temperature Gauge N/A N/A N/A Not listed
Intelligent Cruise Control N/A N/A N/A N/A
Night Vision N/A N/A N/A N/A
Oil Gauge Standard N/A N/A N/A
Outside Temperature Gauge Standard Standard Standard Not listed
Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator Standard Standard N/A Not listed
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Standard Standard Option Standard
Tachometer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor N/A Standard Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Lighting

Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger Audi Q7 Pontiac Torrent Jeep Commander
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard Standard Option
Cornering Lights N/A N/A N/A Not listed
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard Standard Not listed
Fog Lights Standard Standard Standard Option
Halogen Headlights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Headlight Washers N/A N/A N/A N/A
High Intensity Discharge Headlights N/A N/A N/A N/A
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights N/A N/A N/A N/A
Roof

Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger Audi Q7 Pontiac Torrent Jeep Commander
Power Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Option Option Option
Removable/Convertible Top N/A N/A N/A N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Option Option Option
Tires and Wheels

Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger Audi Q7 Pontiac Torrent Jeep Commander
Alloy Wheels Standard Standard Standard Standard
Chrome Wheels N/A N/A Option N/A
Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier N/A N/A N/A N/A
Full Size Spare Tire Standard Standard Standard Standard
Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans N/A N/A N/A N/A
Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires N/A N/A N/A N/A
Steel Wheels N/A N/A N/A N/A
Underbody Tire Carrier Standard N/A Standard Standard
Windows/Mirrors/Wipers

Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger Audi Q7 Pontiac Torrent Jeep Commander
Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir N/A N/A N/A N/A
Glass Rear Window on Convertible N/A N/A N/A N/A
Heated Exterior Mirror Standard N/A N/A Standard
Heated Washer System N/A Standard N/A N/A
Heated Windshield Glass N/A N/A N/A N/A
Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror Standard Option Option Option
Interval Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Backlight Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard Standard N/A N/A
Rear Wiper Standard Standard Standard Standard
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Tinted Glass Standard Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval N/A N/A N/A N/A
Windshield Wiper De-Icer N/A N/A N/A N/A
Capacities and Dimensions
General

 Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger Audi Q7 Pontiac Torrent Jeep Commander
Body Style Sport Utility Luxury Sport Utility Sport Utility Sport Utility
EPA Classification SUV4WD SUV4WD SUV4WD SUV2WD
Turbo N N N N
Drive Train

 Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger Audi Q7 Pontiac Torrent Jeep Commander
City MPG 15 16 19 16
Combined MPG 17 17 21 17
Displacement (CC) 5326 3597 3425 3701
Driveline 4WD-SEL AWD AWD RWD
Final Drive Ratio 3.73 4.56 2.48 3.07
Fuel Capacity (gal) 25.0 26.4 17.0 20.5
Fuel System MPFI SEFI SEFI SEFI
Fuel Type Gas Gas Gas Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $0 $0 $0
Highway MPG 20 20 25 20
Horsepower @ RPM 300@5200 280@6200 185@5200 210@5200
PowerToWeightRatio 16.7 18 20.4 21.8
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 5200 6200 5200 5200
Standard Transmission 4 Speed Automatic 6 Speed Automatic 5 Speed Automatic 5 Speed Automatic
Torque @ RPM 330@4000 266@2750 210@3800 235@4000
Transmission Speeds 4 6 5 5
Transmission Type A A A A
Type of Engine 5.3L V8 3.6L V6 3.4L V6 3.7L V6
Valves 16 24 12 12
Exterior

 Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger Audi Q7 Pontiac Torrent Jeep Commander
Crash Test Rating 4*/4*   5*/5* 5*/5*
Curb weight (lbs) 5007 5015 3776 4581
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum 6400 6294 5070 6200
Overall Height (in) 75.5 68.4 69.3 71.9
Overall Length (in) 207.6 200.2 188.8 188.5
Overall Width (in) 76.1 78.1 71.4 74.8
Wheelbase (in) 129.0 118.2 112.5 109.5
Interior - Cargo - Carrying

 Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger Audi Q7 Pontiac Torrent Jeep Commander
Cargo Length 85.5      
Interior - Passenger

 Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger Audi Q7 Pontiac Torrent Jeep Commander
Seating Capacity - Optional   7    
Interior - Passengers

 Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger Audi Q7 Pontiac Torrent Jeep Commander
Headroom front (in) 38.3 39.5 40.9 42.1
Headroom rear (in) 39.6 39.0 40.1 40.3
Hip room front (in) 55.5   51.1 55.6
Hip room rear (in) 58.4   51.3 54.0
Leg room front (in) 41.4 41.3 41.2 41.7
Leg room rear (in) 37.0 37.1 40.2 36.1
Seating Capacity - Maximum 7 7 5 7
Seating capacity - Standard 7 5 5 7
Shoulder room front (in) 58.5 58.7 55.7 59.0
Shoulder room rear (in) 58.4 58.1 55.9 58.5
Third seat head room (in) 38.5     35.7
Third seat hip room (in) 45.9     57.4
Third seat leg room (in) 31.2     28.9
Third seat shoulder room (in) 58.3     50.4
Suspension

 Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger Audi Q7 Pontiac Torrent Jeep Commander
Front suspension Ind Ind Ind Ind
Ground Clearance (in) 8.0 8.1 7.9 8.6
Rear Suspension Live Ind Ind Live
Track Front 63.1 65.0 61.6 62.6
Track Rear 62.1 66.0 61.8 62.6
Towing

 Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger Audi Q7 Pontiac Torrent Jeep Commander
Tow Capacity (Maximum) 6200 5500 3500 6500
Tow Capacity Standard 6200 5500 3500 2000
Turning Radius

 Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger Audi Q7 Pontiac Torrent Jeep Commander
Steering Diameter Left 41.3 39.4 41.8 36.7
Steering Diameter Right 41.3 39.4 41.8 36.7
Warranty

 Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger Audi Q7 Pontiac Torrent Jeep Commander
Powertrain Miles 75000 50000 100000 36000
Powertrain Time (Months) 84 48 60 36
Rust Miles 100000   100000 100000
Rust Time (Months) 72 144 72 60
Warranty - Basic Miles 50000 50000 36000 36000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 36 48 36 36


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