2007 Isuzu i-290 and i-370: Road Test
2007 Isuzu i-290 and i-370 ▼
- MSRP: $16,989 - $27,358
- Invoice: $15,970 - $25,717
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Our road test for the 2007 Isuzu i-290 and i-370 includes a full evaluation of the 2007 Isuzu i-290 and i-370 from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2007 Isuzu i-290 and i-370, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2007 Isuzu i-290 and i-370 help you decide if a 2007 Isuzu i-290 and i-370 is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| LS 4WD crew cab | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 5 |
With either transmission, 4-cyl has adequate power for around town driving, but lacks reserve for passing or hauling heavy loads. 5-cyl is sprightly with 2WD, adequate with 4WD. Engine well-matched to quick-shifting automatic transmission.
FUEL ECONOMY
| LS 4WD crew cab | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 3.7 |
Test 2WD i-290 extended cab with automatic transmission averaged 21.1 mpg in mostly highway driving.
RIDE QUALITY
| LS 4WD crew cab | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 4.6 |
Overall, better than most compact pickups. Still evident, however, are abrupt vertical motions over bumps and dips, with some jittery feel on badly broken surfaces; otherwise composed.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| LS 4WD crew cab | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 3.9 |
All corner with reasonable poise, though some testers found them slow to react to steering inputs. Grip limited in corners. Overall, among the more-agile compact pickups. Good straightline stability. 4WD models have noticeably larger turning radius than 2WD versions. Brakes provide quick, even stops.
QUIETNESS
| LS 4WD crew cab | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 4.5 |
Less wind and road noise than most competitors, though highway wind rush prominent around doors. Prominent tire whine on coarse surfaces. GM's 5-cyl engine louder, coarser than rivals' V6s.
CONTROLS
| LS 4WD crew cab | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 5.9 |
Climate controls simple to use, clearly marked, though audio controls require a long reach. Gauges easy to read, but some digital readouts wash out in direct sunlight. Interior materials and fit-and-finish above average for the class. Still, some test models had a few squeaks and rattles from the dashboard area.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| LS 4WD crew cab | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 5.3 |
Lots of leg and head room. Seats adequately comfortable for long drives, though some testers complain of hard, flat seatbacks. Middle seat for occasional use only.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| LS 4WD crew cab | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 2.9 |
Extended cab's rear seat best suits preteens; adults lack leg room even if front seats pushed well forward. Crew cab more spacious, but leg room still no better than a compact sedan's. On both, rear seats hard and undersized, and entry/exit difficult through small door openings.
CARGO ROOM
| LS 4WD crew cab | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 4.1 |
Interior storage limited on regular cabs, good on extended and crew cabs with rear seats folded. Unique dual-position support cable allows tailgate to be secured partially open, permitting 4x8 sheets to be carried atop wheelwells with support from tailgate.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| LS 4WD crew cab | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 6 |
Like their Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon cousins, the i-290 and i-370 are useful, well-balanced small trucks. But a sparse dealer network and questions about the Isuzu brand's long-term viability in the U.S. market blunt their value. Sales have been slow, so deep discounts should be available.
Total Score
| LS 4WD crew cab | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 43 | 45.9 |
Total Score: 43
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