Offered in both 5 and 7 seater models, Ascender is a substantial sports utility vehicle tailored for meet demand in the American marketplace, hence its scale and size.

The seven seater has an additional third-row bench seat which eats into load space, but could be folded flat to improve carrying capacity.

Styling from the machine is satisfyingly cosmopolitan, and it has a particular timelessness that will serve the organization well; it is almost unique amongst Japanese SUV makers in not offering updated or face lifted models every couple of months.

Power for the 4×4 machine develops from a straight six petrol engine, which may be had in standard 275PS or hi-po 290PS versions.

Performance and luxury levels are high, and in a position to match the ones from the vehicle’s competitors.