2008 Isuzu i-290 Extended Cab 2WD

The CarCody take

The 2008 Isuzu i-290 Extended Cab 2WD is a gasoline small pickup with rear-wheel drive and a five-speed manual. Its EPA combined rating is 20 MPG, with 18 MPG city and 24 MPG highway. EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3,350 and tailpipe CO2 at 444.35 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting an extended-cab small pickup Buyers comfortable with rear-wheel drive and a manual Highway users who can use the 24 MPG rating

What it is

This 2008 Isuzu i-290 Extended Cab 2WD is a pickup in the EPA's Small Pickup Trucks 2WD class. It uses rear-wheel drive, a 2.9-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a five-speed manual transmission.

The defining figure is 20 MPG combined. That combines its 18 MPG city rating and 24 MPG highway rating.

The EPA numbers

Expect the EPA-rated split to favor highway driving: 24 MPG on the highway versus 18 MPG in the city. The combined figure is 20 MPG.

The truck's listed tailpipe output is 444.35 grams of CO2 per mile.

What it costs to run

EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3,350. That is the yearly gasoline-cost figure attached to this truck's official ratings.

Your city-heavy driving follows the lower 18 MPG rating, while highway miles use the 24 MPG rating.

How it compares

Use the 20 MPG combined number when comparing this truck with other vehicles in the Small Pickup Trucks 2WD class. Its 18 city and 24 highway ratings show how the result changes with the type of driving.

Who it suits

This pickup suits a buyer who wants a gasoline truck with an extended cab, rear-wheel drive, and a manual transmission, and who can budget for the listed annual fuel cost.

Trade-offs

The manual five-speed and rear-drive layout define how it is operated. Fuel use varies from 18 MPG in city driving to 24 MPG on the highway, with 20 MPG combined.

Its EPA fuel-cost figure is $3,350 a year, and its tailpipe CO2 rating is 444.35 grams per mile.

Verdict

Choose the i-290 Extended Cab 2WD if its compact pickup body, extended cab, rear-wheel drive, and manual gearbox fit your priorities. The 20 MPG combined rating gives you a clear planning number, while the city and highway figures show the likely spread in everyday use. Budget $3,350 each year for gasoline under the EPA estimate. This is a straightforward match for drivers comfortable with a four-cylinder gas truck and its associated fuel cost, rather than shoppers seeking a lower annual fuel bill.