The 2008 Ascender is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in two trims, the S 2WD and the S 4WD.
Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 4.2-liter, I6, 285-horsepower engine that achieves 14-mpg in the city and 20-mpg on the highway. A 4-Speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
The 2008 Ascender is a carryover from 2007.