2006
Isuzu i-280

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$16,989
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Available trims

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  • 2dr Ext Cab Manual S 2WD
    Starts at
    $16,989
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,654 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2dr Ext Cab Manual S 2WD w/PEP
    Starts at
    $16,989
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,654 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2dr Ext Cab Auto S 2WD w/PEP
    Starts at
    $16,989
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,326 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2dr Ext Cab Manual LS 2WD
    Starts at
    $18,989
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,654 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2dr Ext Cab Auto Luxury 2WD
    Starts at
    $18,989
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,326 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2dr Ext Cab Auto LS 2WD
    Starts at
    $18,989
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,326 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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2006 Isuzu i-280 2006 Isuzu i-280

Notable features

New for 2006
175-hp, 2.8-liter four-cylinder
Extended-cab body style
Manual or automatic
RWD
Based on GM compact pickups

The good & the bad

The good

Familiar GM powertrain
Available side-curtain airbags

The bad

Pending further review
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Safety review

Based on the 2006 Isuzu i-280 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
4/5

Factory warranties

Basic
3 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
6 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
7 years / 75,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
7 years / 75,000 miles

Consumer reviews

100% of drivers recommend this car
4.6 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
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Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.6
Value 4.9
Exterior 4.4
Reliability 4.9

Most recent

  • By Scorpio66 from Lubbock, Tx
    Owns this car
    May 17, 2017

    Extremely reliable love it!!

    Best I've ever owned, bought it used 104,000 miles. Cruise control,great a.c. only 1 complaint FRONT seats do not recline. But overall I really love the truck!!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Love Trucks from Hellertown, PA
    Owns this car
    July 21, 2011

    Truck is in excellent condition.

    The truck drives great and has very low miles. I like the comfort of the seats and the extra space behind them as I am long legged. My overall opinion is that this is an excellent find, thumbs up on this one.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By karmike from memphis tennessee
    Owns this car
    September 5, 2009

    great little truck!

    Crew cab I-280 with manual transmission gets 20 mpg in town and 27 mpg on the road. All the little details a medium size truck owner would want- bed light, ample back area room, two position tailgate which allows full sheets of 4X8 plywood to be carried, locking differential, and easy to use controls. Standard tilt wheel and cruise control are nice. Vinyl floor covering is great for those who want an easy to clean work or hunting truck. Performs well on or off-road, and is quiet and comfortable on long trips. I couldn't ask for more from an inexpensive medium sized truck-
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Reformed Gas Hog from Arizona
    Owns this car
    August 10, 2007

    Colorado looks on a budget!

    I bought the i280 just to have a more econmical vehicle when driving all over town. My other vehicles were not purchased with economy in mind. (Hemi Magnum and Suburban) The truck is as good looking as the the GM versions but has a lower base price. I have a no frills base unit and I find it comfortable and useful. The power from the four cylinder is just enough with a short power band. For my use, this is enough. I am not sure I would want this version as my primary vehicle, but I am sure a loaded five cylinder would be just fine. I looked at the Chevrolet Colorado first and had planned on getting a six cylinder Z-71. with at least power windows and door locks. Although my base i280 does not have either, I paid over 5k less for the Isuzu. I do have Cruise control and a Tilt wheel. The interior is very plain and generic. I have never bought a vehicle just based on getting good gas mileage, the i280 fit the bill.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By noctiphile from Jacksonville, FL
    Owns this car
    April 22, 2007

    Traded My 2001 Rodeo Sport for It

    My ratings are for the type of vehicle it is. I've had the truck a year and a half, but have only 8,200+ miles on it. I pretty much only drive it to work a short distance. The manual transmission is much more enjoyable to drive in the city than the Rodeo Sport or the '92 Nissan Sentra I had. Fifth gear is overdrive. The gas mileage I've been getting is pretty good. All the automatic sensors are impressive. Braking and cornering are firm feeling. One of my bass woofers sounds like it blew a while ago and I don't listen to high volumes often. The only other thing that annoys me about this vehicle is the tires. They always have lots of pebbles stuck in the tread.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Anu from Mt.Prospect, IL
    Owns this car
    June 2, 2006

    Review by Anu

    Isuzu i-280 is a great vehicle. Only thing is you should decide if you need Isuzu. If you decide on Isuzu, nothing will susbstitute your decission or desire. Just go for it with out a second thought. It is such a vehicle. Enjoy your ride.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2006 Isuzu i-280?

The 2006 Isuzu i-280 is available in 4 trim levels:

  • LS (2 styles)
  • Luxury (1 style)
  • S (1 style)
  • S w/PEP (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2006 Isuzu i-280?

The 2006 Isuzu i-280 offers up to 20 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2006 Isuzu i-280 reliable?

The 2006 Isuzu i-280 has an average reliability rating of 4.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2006 Isuzu i-280 owners.

Is the 2006 Isuzu i-280 a good Truck?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2006 Isuzu i-280. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.0
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.6
  • Value: 4.9
  • Exterior: 4.4
  • Reliability: 4.9
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