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Summary
Chevy was aiming for a car to carry the Impala heritage. Instead the GM division got a capable, quick, and fun car that drives nothing like Impalas of old. And that's good news. You can bet there was debate whether to dredge up the image of old, ill-handling Impalas by resurrecting the name, but for younger generations who never knew the older versions of the car, Impala" will mean something entirely different.Overall, the Impala is the state-of-the-art in six-seat sedans."
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Impala LS |
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Engines:
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180-hp 3.4-liter ohv V6 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual airbags, driver's side airbag, structural headliner, three rear child seat tethers |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Oshawa, Ontario |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Impala LS |
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Standard Equipment:
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(LS) Air conditioning, ABS, traction control, aluminum wheels, tire inflation monitor, rear-window defroster, power locks, remote keyless entry, power heated mirrors, cruise control, power windows, variable intermittent wipers, fog lights, split rear seatback, 6-way power driver's seat, AM/FM/cassette stereo with RDS, rear spoiler |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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AM/FM RDS cassette and CD stereo ($223), leather interior ($625), trip computer, Homelink transmitter, theft deterrent, steering-wheel-mounted radio controls ($517), front seat heaters, power passenger seat controls ($425) |
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Destination Charge:
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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24715 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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200 @ 5200 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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225 @ 4000 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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20/29 |
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Wheelbase:
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110.5 |
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Length/width/height:
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200.0/73.0/57.5 |
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Track, f/r:
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62.0/61.3 |
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Turning circle:
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38.0 |
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Seating capacity:
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6 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.2/56.5/42.2 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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36.8/55.7/38.4 |
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Cargo volume:
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17.6 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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1000 |
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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Independent |
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Ground clearance:
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Curb weight:
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3466 |
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Tires:
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P225/60R16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc |
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Fuel capacity:
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17.0 |
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