2008
Isuzu i-290

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$17,799
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Available trims

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  • 2WD Ext Cab Auto S
    Starts at
    $17,799
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas L4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,482 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Ext Cab Auto S w/PEP
    Starts at
    $17,799
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas L4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,482 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Ext Cab Man S
    Starts at
    $17,799
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas L4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,512 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Ext Cab Man S w/PEP
    Starts at
    $17,799
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas L4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,512 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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Notable features

Increased towing capacity
185-hp, 2.9-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 2008 Isuzu i-290 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
4.0 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
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Comfort 3.0
Interior 3.5
Performance 2.5
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 5.0

Most recent

By Jon from Fort Collins, CO
Owns this car
September 27, 2013

bought it new in 2008

I bought my isuzu i-290 brand new with 20 miles on it in tempe arizona in march of 2008. I am writing this review in september of 2013. The truck currently has 86,000 miles on it. I have put this truck through extreme temperatures both Hot and Cold. When I lived in Phoenix and Las Vegas for a year with this truck the temperatures got over 120 degree's sometimes. I then spent a winter in southwestern wyoming where the temperatures would get to -40 below at times. I popped the radiator on one of the -40 days but it was my fault because i didn't give the truck time to warm up. I have never had any mechanical failures on this truck other than the radiator at 10k miles in -40 below temperatures. This truck has been in Colorado for the rest of its life and i take it on road trips to phoenix without giving it a second thought. One huge bonus with the reliability factor is the 2.9l engine uses a timing chain, not a timing belt. I bought this truck primarily for work and light duty applications.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 3.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 5.0
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By I-290 Commuter from St Louis
Owns this car
March 22, 2013

I-290 Commuter

Nothing fancy here, but reliable, economical and safe! I"ve been driving mine 70 miles each day and while it's not flashy or luxurious it does the job nicely and has given me no problems in 4 years....
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 2.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2008 Isuzu i-290?

The 2008 Isuzu i-290 is available in 1 trim level:

  • S (4 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2008 Isuzu i-290?

The 2008 Isuzu i-290 offers up to 18 MPG in city driving and 24 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 2008 Isuzu i-290 reliable?

The 2008 Isuzu i-290 has an average reliability rating of 5.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2008 Isuzu i-290 owners.

Is the 2008 Isuzu i-290 a good Truck?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2008 Isuzu i-290. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.0 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.0
  • Interior: 3.5
  • Performance: 2.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.0
  • Reliability: 5.0
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