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Chevrolet Pros |
| The Chevrolet Impala is a favorite with fleets, offering a roomy, conservative sedan design that's been kept updated with modern features and options. For interior space it's still one of the best vehicles in its class, with room in back for three adults and a front bench seat available. Chevrolet also claims that the Impala is unique in its segment with the ability to fold the backseat forward for large items. Ride comfort and overall quietness are also strengths. Across the line, the Impala offers a lot of features for the money. |
Chevrolet Model Highlights |
| The Impala is a roomy, front-wheel-drive 4-door sedan that comes in LS, LT and LTZ models. LS and LT trims include a standard 3.5-liter V6 engine that makes 211 horsepower and is now FlexFuel-capable. LTZ models (optional on LT) get a 224-horse, 3.9-liter V6 that's also FlexFuel-capable. Either of these engines is paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission. The 3.5-liter engine has an EPA-estimated 18 mpg city and 29 mpg highway, which according to Chevrolet, allows a highway driving range of up to 500 miles.
With a rather conventional MacPherson strut-type front suspension and trailing-arm rear suspension, with a stabilizer bar in back, the Impala is tuned to bring a smooth ride yet handle reasonably responsively. The body and suspension systems were designed to include some significant sound-deadening measures, which make the Impala quiet on the highway and over coarse surfaces.
Depending on the trim level, the Impala comes with either a front bench seat or two individual buckets. In back, there's enough room for three adults across, and the seatbacks fold forward for a full pass-through to the trunk for larger cargo items. There's a storage tub under the rear cushions. And a sunroof is available.
Side and side-curtain airbags are standard on all Impalas, along with GM's StabiliTrak stability control system and four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes. There are LATCH child-seat connectors in all three rear seating positions.
Even the base LS model includes keyless entry, cruise control, power windows and locks and air conditioning. LT models get larger machined aluminum wheels, fog lamps, a remote start system, dual-zone climate control and Bluetooth hands-free. At the top of the range, the LTZ comes equipped as a more sophisticated, somewhat sporty sedan, with upgraded wheels and W-rated tires, heated seats, heated mirrors, a universal remote, and Bose audio. All sound systems include an auxiliary input. The available remote-start system in the Impala is claimed to work up to 200 feet away, and will pre-heat or cool the vehicle. Also included in the Impala is the latest Gen 9.0 version of OnStar, with improved voice recognition, along with Direction and Connections services and Turn-by-Turn navigation, which allows you to beam route guidance from a call center into the vehicle. |
Chevrolet Model News |
| For 2011, Chevrolet's larger mid-size sedan gets FlexFuel capability for its standard V6, along with an extensive list of new standard equipment. On 1LT models, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity is now included, while LS, LT and LTZ models now all include six months of OnStar with the Directions & Connections plan and Turn-by-Turn Navigation. Bodyside molding is now included on all except fleet models, and a newly available Luxury Package adds heated bucket seats, a folding rear seat, upgraded Bose audio with XM, a dimming rearview mirror, heated side mirrors and a rear spoiler. |
Chevrolet Value Writeup |
| Comfortable ride; roomy interior; huge trunk and folding seatback; available front bench seat; lots of standard features for the money |
Exterior
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- Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted
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- Headlamps, halogen composite with automatic exterior lamp control
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- Mirrors, outside power-adjustable body-color
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- Moldings, body-color bodyside
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- Moldings, body-color rocker
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- Tires, P225/55R17, all-season, blackwall
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- Wheels, 17" (43.2 cm) fascia spoke painted sterling silver trim
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- Wipers, front intermittent
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Safety
- Air bags, dual-stage frontal, and thorax side-impact, driver and front passenger, and head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions includes Passenger Sensing System (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat outboard occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)
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- Door locks, rear child security
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- LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren) for child safety seats
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- OnStar, 6 months of Directions and Connections plan includes Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance including Stolen Vehicle Slowdown and Remote Ignition Block, Remote Door Unlock, Turn-by-Turn Navigation with Destination Download (requires navigation radio) and OnStar eNav (where available), OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Roadside Assistance, Remote Horn and Lights, and Hands Free Calling. (Not available with a ship-to of Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands. Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.)
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- Safety belt pretensioners, front row seats
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- StabiliTrak, stability control system
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- Traction control, all-speed
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- Trunk emergency release handle
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Paint | Invoice | MSRP | | |
| BLACK | - | - | | |
| CYBER GRAY METALLIC | - | - | | |
| GOLD MIST METALLIC | - | - | | |
| IMPERIAL BLUE METALLIC | - | - | | |
| SILVER ICE METALLIC | - | - | | |
| SUMMIT WHITE | - | - | | |
| VICTORY RED | - | - | | |
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| Clutch Size (in) | |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 2.86 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.92 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.70 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.38 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.56 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | |
| Trans Order Code | MX0 |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3555 |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | 11.7 |
| Displacement | 3.5L/214 |
| Engine Order Code | LZE |
| Engine Type | Gas/Ethanol V6 |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 211 @ 5800 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 216 @ 4000 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) | - TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | 1.18 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | 0.63 |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (Primary) | 600 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 125 |
| EPA Classification | Large |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.9 x 1.2 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.9 x 0.4 |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | 19 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | 29 |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) | 23 |
Warranty
Basic:3 Years/36,000 Miles/km Corrosion:3 Years/6 Years/100,000 Miles/km/36,000 Miles/km Emissions:2 Years/3 Years/24,000 Miles/km/50,000 Miles/km
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