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GMC Canyon vs Isuzu i-280

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 GMC Canyon

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2006 Isuzu i-280

Overview

SpecGMC CanyonElevationIsuzu i-280i-280 S
Selected trimElevationi-280 S
Body styleTruck (Crew Cab)Truck (Extended Cab)
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic5-speed manual
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262006

Pricing & market

SpecGMC CanyonElevationIsuzu i-280i-280 S
MSRP$38,900$16,989 (best)
Lowest listing price$47,910 (best)
Median listing price$47,910 (best)
Highest listing price$47,910 (best)
For sale now1 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecGMC CanyonElevationIsuzu i-280i-280 S
Combined MPG20 MPG21 MPG (best)
City MPG19 MPG (best)18 MPG
Highway MPG23 MPG25 MPG (best)
Fuel tank21.4 gal (best)19.6 gal

Performance

SpecGMC CanyonElevationIsuzu i-280i-280 S
Horsepower310 hp (best)175 hp
Torque430 lb-ft (best)185 lb-ft
Engine size2.7 L2.8 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecGMC CanyonElevationIsuzu i-280i-280 S
Seating5 seats (best)3 seats
Doors44
Towing capacity7,700 lbs (best)3,200 lbs
Payload1,670 lbs (best)1,532 lbs
Curb weight4,410 lbs3,446 lbs (best)
Ground clearance9.6 in (best)7.9 in
Wheelbase131 in (best)125.9 in
Length213.2 in (best)207.1 in
Width72.4 in (best)67.6 in
Height79.8 in (best)66.5 in

Safety & recalls

SpecGMC CanyonElevationIsuzu i-280i-280 S
NHTSA overall4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover3 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimGMC CanyonIsuzu i-280
1

Elevation

$38,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)

i-280 S

$16,989 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Elevation

$42,200 MSRP

i-280 LS

$18,777 MSRP

3

AT4

$45,400 MSRP

4

Denali

$53,000 MSRP

5

AT4X

$57,200 MSRP

Live inventory

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