Which is better: 2027 GMC Canyon or 2006 Isuzu i-280?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 GMC Canyon vs 2006 Isuzu i-280 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2027 GMC Canyon or 2006 Isuzu i-280?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2006 Isuzu i-280 starts lower at $16,989. Live GMC Canyon listings start at $31,270.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 GMC Canyon or 2006 Isuzu i-280?

The 2006 Isuzu i-280 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (16,989).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 GMC Canyon or 2006 Isuzu i-280?

The 2006 Isuzu i-280 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).

Which has better horsepower: 2027 GMC Canyon or 2006 Isuzu i-280?

The 2006 Isuzu i-280 leads on horsepower in this comparison (175).

Which has better seats: 2027 GMC Canyon or 2006 Isuzu i-280?

The 2027 GMC Canyon leads on seats in this comparison (5).

Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 GMC Canyon or 2006 Isuzu i-280?

The 2027 GMC Canyon leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,700).

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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

2027 GMC Canyon

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2006 Isuzu i-280

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Overview

Spec	GMC CanyonElevation	Isuzu i-280i-280 S
Selected trim	Elevation	i-280 S
Body style	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Extended Cab)
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2027	2006

Pricing & market

Spec	GMC CanyonElevation	Isuzu i-280i-280 S
MSRP	$39,200	$16,989 (best)
Lowest listing price	$31,270 (best)	—
Median listing price	$40,270 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$46,049 (best)	—
For sale now	3 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	GMC CanyonElevation	Isuzu i-280i-280 S
Combined MPG	—	21 MPG (best)
City MPG	—	18 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	—	25 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	21.4 gal (best)	19.6 gal

Performance

Spec	GMC CanyonElevation	Isuzu i-280i-280 S
Horsepower	—	175 hp (best)
Torque	—	185 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	2.7 L	2.8 L (best)
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	GMC CanyonElevation	Isuzu i-280i-280 S
Seating	5 seats (best)	3 seats
Doors	4	4
Towing capacity	7,700 lbs (best)	3,200 lbs
Payload	1,670 lbs (best)	1,532 lbs
Curb weight	4,410 lbs	3,446 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	9.6 in (best)	7.9 in
Wheelbase	131 in (best)	125.9 in
Length	213.2 in (best)	207.1 in
Width	72.4 in (best)	67.6 in
Height	79.8 in (best)	66.5 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	GMC CanyonElevation	Isuzu i-280i-280 S
Frontal crash (driver)	—	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)	—	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover	—	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported (best)	2

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.

Trim	GMC Canyon	Isuzu i-280
1	Elevation $39,200 MSRP(Currently comparing)	i-280 S $16,989 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Elevation $42,500 MSRP	i-280 LS $18,777 MSRP
3	AT4 $45,800 MSRP	—
4	Denali $53,600 MSRP	—
5	AT4X $57,600 MSRP	—

Live inventory

GMC Canyon3 for sale

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