2008 Isuzu i-370

The i-370 is a unique truck (at least as unique as its near clones, the GMC Canyon and Chevy Colorado) in that it offers an odd-ball inline-five cylinder engine. Touted at its launch as offering the fuel economy of a four cylinder with the power of a V6, the 3.7 liter straight five manages to make decent power: 242 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 242 lb-ft of torque at 4,600 rpm. Fuel economy is rated at 16 mpg in the city cycle and 22 mpg on the highway for the rear-wheel drive model and 15 mpg / 20 mpg, respectively, for the four-wheel drive Crew Cab model. The Crew Cab, by the way, is the only i-370 variant buyers are able to get with 4WD. The only transmission is a four-speed automatic.

Maximum towing capacities are 5,500 lbs for all combinations of the i-370, while the beds of the Extended Cab 2WD, Crew Cab 2WD and Crew Cab 4WD models can carry payloads of 1,425, 1,260 and 1,212 lbs, respectively.

A tire pressure monitoring system is standard across the board and the only braking system is comprised of front discs / rear drums controlled by a 3-channel, 4-wheel ABS system. A two-position tailgate is standard on both models, but you only get a locking one in the Crew Cab.

Only an LS trim exists for each body style, and options on the Extended Cab include a rear bumper with integrated trailer hitch and wiring harness and an AM / FM / 6-disc in-dash CD changer, as well as a combo of an automatic locking rear differential, electronic traction control and head-curtain side-impact airbags.

The Crew Cab's option sheet includes the same but replaces the diff / traction control and airbags with a Comfort Package that combines the 6-disc audio system with leather seats and 8-way power driver's seat and 6-way power passenger seat with heat, lumbar support and adjustable head restraints, along with an auto-dimming rearview mirror with integrated compass and temperature gauge.