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GMC Canyon vs Isuzu i-290

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

Vehicles

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2027 GMC Canyon

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2008 Isuzu i-290

Overview

SpecGMC CanyonElevationIsuzu i-290i-290 S
Selected trimElevationi-290 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 year20272008

Pricing & market

SpecGMC CanyonElevationIsuzu i-290i-290 S
MSRP$39,200$17,399 (best)
Lowest listing price$31,270 (best)—
Median listing price$40,270 (best)—
Highest listing price$47,650 (best)—
For sale now3 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecGMC CanyonElevationIsuzu i-290i-290 S
Combined MPG—20 MPG (best)
City MPG—18 MPG (best)
Highway MPG—24 MPG (best)
Fuel tank21.4 gal (best)19.5 gal

Performance

SpecGMC CanyonElevationIsuzu i-290i-290 S
Horsepower—185 hp (best)
Torque—190 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2.7 L2.9 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecGMC CanyonElevationIsuzu i-290i-290 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 lbs3,468 lbs (best)
Ground clearance9.6 in (best)7.3 in
Wheelbase131 in (best)126 in
Length213.2 in (best)207.1 in
Width72.4 in (best)67.6 in
Height79.8 in (best)64.9 in

Safety & recalls

SpecGMC CanyonElevationIsuzu i-290i-290 S
Frontal crash (driver)—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)1

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-290
1

Elevation

$39,200 MSRP(Currently comparing)

i-290 S

$17,399 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Elevation

$42,500 MSRP

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3

AT4

$45,800 MSRP

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4

Denali

$53,600 MSRP

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5

AT4X

$57,600 MSRP

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Live inventory

GMC Canyon vs Isuzu i-290 FAQ

Which is better: 2027 GMC Canyon or 2008 Isuzu i-290?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 GMC Canyon vs 2008 Isuzu i-290 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 2008 Isuzu i-290?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2008 Isuzu i-290 starts lower at $17,399. Live GMC Canyon listings start at $31,270.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 GMC Canyon or 2008 Isuzu i-290?
The 2008 Isuzu i-290 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (17,399).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 GMC Canyon or 2008 Isuzu i-290?
The 2008 Isuzu i-290 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (20).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 GMC Canyon or 2008 Isuzu i-290?
The 2008 Isuzu i-290 leads on horsepower in this comparison (185).
Which has better seats: 2027 GMC Canyon or 2008 Isuzu i-290?
The 2027 GMC Canyon leads on seats in this comparison (5).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 GMC Canyon or 2008 Isuzu i-290?
The 2027 GMC Canyon leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,700).