This Is Why The 2002-2004 Isuzu Axiom Stuck Around For Only Three Model Years

[@ds-il7ik]

It was called the Axiom as the result of a naming contest, won by some guy in Seattle who was given an Axiom as the prize.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Indeed

[@allenparks8706]

Those Isuzu Axiom were nice SUV's

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

They were definitely nice for their time on the market.

[@goose4150]

Finally a serious video about this awesome behemoth

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

You got it!

[@glanzera]

These were cool looking for the time. You should have mentioned that the ZXS concept was used in the 2001 movie "Spy Kids." That's the first time I remember seeing it lol.

[@juelzm149]

The Axiom! 🙌🏾 So glad to see this video! I had an '02 dark gray Axiom with 4WD. Base model but I added some of the XS features and upgraded stereo etc. I loved that thing! Very capable and comfortable but unfortunately not reliable. Motor went at 67K. Very disappointing. Got an 04 Chevy Blazer after that. Glad to see you back bro!

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Thanks man. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. So you had an Axiom too? Too bad the motor went so soon. I figured they were more reliable than that.

[@GreenHawkDrive]

He’s back!!!😎

[@autochatter]

I know!!! Freaking Awesome!

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Indeed bro, thanks for tuning in.

[@Sedan57Chevy]

I miss this era of automotive design! Even though many companies were already sharing platforms and powertrains, there was still a lot of individuality across the board when it came to styling and vehicle tuning like ride.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Couldn't agree more!

[@kwaza8574]

Totally forgot this car existed. Glad to see a new video.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Yeah these hardly seen anymore out in public. Thanks for watching.

[@jriley1992]

I remember seeing these as a kid, then they disappeared from roads. I honestly forgot they existed.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

I hear ya. Yep, many people forgot about these SUVs. They don’t get mentioned much in media either.

[@pete6082]

In the 2000s , I would only see them in really good suburbs and REALLY bad cities.

[@shaunkelly2777]

This was my first car! I can’t believe I’m seeing a video on this thing. Loved it. Great car. Great for car camping in high school and college.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Yep, there needs to be more serious videos on this vehicle. Glad you enjoyed the vehicle during the time you owned or.

[@bradleypollack5658]

I owned a 2004 Isuzu Axiom and a 2017 Honda Pilot. The 2004 Isuzu Axiom was way better in quality. I owned it for 5 years and it had 110 k and still ran perfect. The Pilot died at 80k and had several engine issues during ownership and finally a known catastrophic engine failure at 80k.

[@mrdaykurutakuchannel]

Love the axiom's face & especially the front bumper!

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

It was definitely unique.

[@jellocubez7]

As a kid I always wanted my parents to get one of these, Isuzu trooper square body was my next favorite. Sad that they no longer sell here, I'd love to buy a Jimny

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Yep the Trooper was cool too.

[@itoohavedreams]

Most underrated car channel!

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Salute bro

[@OLDS98]

Welcome back! I was wondering what happened to you. I kept checking your channel to make sure I did not miss a video because sometimes You Tube does give people all their subscriptions. I went back and watched some your old videos again and shared them too. Isuzu struggled in the United States for years. I recall the many GM based vehicles they sold here in the United States. They are big in other global markets. I have see many of them in globalization videos I watch in the background on the streets of many cities globally. GM owned part of Isuzu as well. Some of their vehicles were sold as Chevrolet and GMC. I used to see the medium duty trucks the sold that were used by businesses all over the place. The market changed in the United States. It was hard for them to compete. Again, welcome back and looking forward to new content.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Good to see you man. Thanks for watching and more videos are to come. Some GM vids are on the way haha.

[@OLDS98]

@@MotorMaster_Stunticon I will look forward to them.

[@doug6191]

7:48 - Isuzu lived on in North America in the form of the Duramax diesels used by GM's heavy duty trucks, though Isuzu ended that relationship recently.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Yep, you’re right.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Thanks for the extra comments too Doug! It helps stimulate the algorithm haha.

[@doug6191]

@MotorMaster_Stunticon Separate comments is intentionally done to help the algorithm. 🙂

[@joestuff8]

The irony on how this would very well be successful in today's suv obsessed market. Ahead of its time.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Oh yes, it would be super successful in today’s market for sure!

[@vauxpedia]

Glad to see you back Rob!

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Thanks man. I’m glad you watched the video.

[@spencerolson1532]

Awesome video rob

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Thanks bro. I got your Pontiac video on the way.

[@spencerolson1532]

​@MotorMaster_Sunticon thanks Rob

[@MamesJatthew29]

I thought the styling was pretty great when they were introduced. Good 4WD system and the v6 was ample enough.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Yeah the styling was pretty great when they were introduced in 2001.

[@doug6191]

Isuzu shouldn't have benchmarked the Highlander. That vehicle had a completely different approach with FWD and unibody construction. Axiom was never going to match the car-like attributes that made Highlander appealing. Isuzu should have just positioned it as a competitor to 4Runner Limited or Grand Cherokee Limited which would have been a very niche market, but it was more aligned to Axiom's strengths. Let the Rodeo chase all the Pathfinder/Montero Sport/Blazer sales, and Axiom could pursue the more affluent buyers of that segment.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

True. A 4Runner competitor would’ve been great.

[@autochatter]

Poor Axiom...Making a real SUV under the skin into a crossover of sorts. Loved the styling though.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Yeah the styling was polarizing. I remember when they first came out back in 2001.

[@autochatter]

@MotorMaster_Stunticon Yeah...I had a car lot years ago and had a Axiom on it for about a month. Drove like a Rodeo. It was kind of the Troopers replacement untill the Ascender came out.

[@spencerolson1532]

I always had question about Isuzu Is Isuzu a part of general motors

[@autochatter]

G..M. bought a stake in the early 70s of Isuzu. That's where the Chevy LUV trucks came from. I think around 2006, G.M. owned a good portion of the company but sold it off.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

They partnered with GM, but it was more of an independent business venture, rather than a subsidiary of GM.

[@spencerolson1532]

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[@spencerolson1532]

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[@SURENITY]

Good looking for the time!

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Agreed

[@Roanprestige]

We actually got a rebadged version of this in the form of the GWM Hover in South Africa

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing that.

[@oscarbolo]

Suspiciously similar to the Haval H5 from 2012.

[@PontiacFan4Life]

There's alot of these running around North Tennessee

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Glad to hear there’s still some of these cars left!

[@florida83]

That concept could pass off as a 25 model 😅

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Yeah it could actually

[@apdriver8179]

I have one. 220k miles. Oil leaks. Suspension dying. Interior falling apart. Burns a little oil. But refuses to die.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

I’m glad to hear it still runs!

[@anthony_rivera4735]

They must be rare.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

They’re definitely uncommon.

[@Jordi7174]

A Blue Cheese Soda! 🤯

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

A unique beverage for sure!

[@spencerolson1532]

Didn't the Isuzu axiom have a cuzzin called the Great wall h3

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Yep, it sure did.

[@sirot5561]

Anyone remember seeing it in SPY KIDS???? 🥸