Ever wonder what would happen if a designer used an axe as a styling tool? The all-new Isuzu Axiom sport utility vehicle provides a wielding interpretation on a cutting edge design of asymmetrical windows and body sides. Beneath the surface lies a body-anchored box-section ladder frame steel chassis. Designed with the aid of Cray supercomputers, the chassis’ rigid platform isolates road bumps nicely. Further adding to the ride quality is second generation Intelligent Suspension Control. A 3.5-liter, all-aluminum V6 engine capable of producing 230 horsepower is Axiom’s power source. Sold in rear wheel drive and shift-on-the fly 4WD versions, the SUV employs a 4-speed automatic transmission on both models (base and XS).

Standard content on Axiom includes cruise control; power-assisted engine RPM sensing steering; rear heater ducts; front/rear intermittent wipers; side mirrors with defoggers; rear window defroster with timer; skid plates for radiator and fuel tank; eight-speaker AM/FM/cassette/6-disc CD changer, and four-wheel anti-lock brakes. The XS version adds such items as leather/heated seating surfaces; fog lamps; 4-way passenger power seat; and power, tilt/slide moonroof. Mileage estimates for Axiom are 16 city/20 highway. Similar to many sport utility vehicles, the minimum ground clearance for Axiom is 7.87 inches. Towing capacity is rated at 4,500 pounds. MSRP for Axiom XS with 4WD is $30,785.
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