Isuzu · 2006-2008
I-Series
The Isuzu i-Series (2006-2008) was a US-only badge-engineered Chevrolet Colorado / GMC Canyon, named for its engine size: i-280 and i-350, then i-290 and i-370. Poor sales ended it when Isuzu left the US market.
- Years
- 2006-2008
- Drivetrain
- RWD · 4WD
- Engines
- 2.8 L LK5 (i-280) · 3.5 L L52 (i-350) · 2.9 L LLV (i-290)
- Sold in
- US only
Spec sheet
- Production
- 2006–2008
Built from 2005 to 2008 for the 2006-2008 model years.
- Assembly
- Shreveport, LA (all NA-market Colorado/Canyon built there)
- Sold in
- US only
- Codes
- GMT355
- Body styles
- Extended cab (i-280)
- Extended cab / Crew cab (i-350/i-370)
- Bed lengths
- 6 ft (72.8 in) Extended Cab
- 5 ft (61.1 in) Crew Cab
- Drivetrains
- RWD
- 4WD
- Transmissions
- 5-speed manual
- 4-speed automatic
- Trims
- i-280
- i-350
- i-290
- i-370
- Wheelbase
- 126 in
- Length
- 207.1 in
- Width
- 67.6 / 68.6 in
- Height
- 64.9 / 67.9 in
- Curb weight
- 3,368-4,093 lb (2007 i-290 manual 2WD to i-370 Crew Cab 4WD)
- Payload
- 1,212-1,532 lb (2008 i-370 Crew Cab 4WD to 2007 i-290)
- Towing
- 2,100-5,500 lb (2007 i-290 manual to 2008 i-370)
Engines
| Engine | Disp. | Config | HP | Torque | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 L LK5 (i-280) | 2.8 L | I4 | 175 | 185 lb-ft | 2006 |
| 3.5 L L52 (i-350) | 3.5 L | I5 | 220 | 225 lb-ft | 2006 |
| 2.9 L LLV (i-290) | 2.9 L | I4 | 185 | 190 lb-ft | 2007-2008 |
| 3.7 L LLR (i-370) | 3.7 L | I5 | 242 | 242 lb-ft | 2007-2008 |
Related
Overview
Unveiled at the 2005 New York Auto Show, the i-Series replaced the Hombre as Isuzu's US pickup and was based on the Colorado/Canyon. It was sold only in the United States and used North American GM powertrains, styling and equipment rather than Isuzu's global design.
Two models launched for 2006: the i-280 with the 2.8-liter four (extended cab only) and the i-350 with the 3.5-liter five-cylinder (extended or crew cab). For 2007 the 2.9-liter and 3.7-liter engines made them the i-290 and i-370.
Sales were poor - just 1,377 through February 2006 - and it ended when Isuzu withdrew from the US after 2008.
Trims, Bodies and Drivetrains
Trims
- i-280
- i-350
- i-290
- i-370
Cab and bed
- Body styles: Extended cab (i-280), Extended cab / Crew cab (i-350/i-370)
- Beds: 6 ft (72.8 in) Extended Cab, 5 ft (61.1 in) Crew Cab
Drivetrain and transmissions
- Drivetrains: RWD, 4WD
- 5-speed manual
- 4-speed automatic
Highlights
- Only 1,377 sold from start of production through February 2006 (Automotive News via Wikipedia)
- Names = engine displacement (i-280 = 2.8 L etc.)