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2007-2008 Isuzu i-290 Extended Cab MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 18–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 small pickup configurations, MY2008. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2007-2008 Isuzu i-290 Extended Cab at a glance
The 2007-2008 Isuzu i-290 Extended Cab covers 2 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 18–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2008, costs about $3,270 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the i-290 Extended Cab 2.9L 4-cyl RWD (20 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2008.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2007-2008 Isuzu i-290 Extended Cab by model year
What the 2008 i-290 Extended Cab 2.9L 4-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$273
$3,270 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.45
Per 100 miles
$21.80
Five years
$16,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small pickup median
$360less a year
Class median $3,630 a year, MY2008
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 Isuzu i-290 Extended Cab MPG
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,270.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i-290 Extended Cab 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.9L 4-cyl | RWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| i-290 Extended Cab 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 2.9L 4-cyl | RWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
2007 Isuzu i-290 Extended Cab MPG
18–20 MPG · $3,270–$3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i-290 Extended Cab 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.9L 4-cyl | RWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| i-290 Extended Cab 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.9L 4-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the i-290 Extended Cab 2.9L 4-cyl RWD: $4,440 in California and $2,850 in Texas, a $1,590 difference.
- California $4,440
- Washington $4,120
- New York $3,270
- Florida $3,090
- Texas $2,850
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2008 small pickup models.
Generations
- 2007-2008
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2007-2008 Isuzu i-290 Extended Cab get?
EPA rates the 2007-2008 Isuzu i-290 Extended Cab at 18–20 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2008 i-290 Extended Cab 2.9L 4-cyl RWD, is rated 20 MPG (18 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2008 Isuzu i-290 Extended Cab?
Every model year of the 2007-2008 Isuzu i-290 Extended Cab tops out at 20 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2008 Isuzu i-290 Extended Cab?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2008.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2008 Isuzu i-290 Extended Cab per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the i-290 Extended Cab 2.9L 4-cyl RWD costs about $3,270 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,270 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2008 Isuzu i-290 Extended Cab 100 miles?
About $21.80 per 100 miles for the i-290 Extended Cab 2.9L 4-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2008 Isuzu i-290 Extended Cab more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The i-290 Extended Cab 2.9L 4-cyl RWD is rated 18 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2008 Isuzu i-290 Extended Cab compare with other small pickup configurations?
The i-290 Extended Cab 2.9L 4-cyl RWD costs about $3,270 a year to fuel, $360 less than the class median of $3,630, and less than 7 of 10 small pickup configurations. The comparison covers all 59 rated small pickup configurations for MY2008, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2008 Isuzu i-290 Extended Cab different from the 2007 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,270. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2008 against 2 configurations for 2007. See the 2007 Isuzu i-290 Extended Cab for that year.