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This report provides a quick overview of the features and specs for the 2009 Chevrolet Impala. Get our expert review of the Chevrolet here.
By Cars.com StaffCars.com
July 1, 2008
The Impala is Chevrolet's flagship full-size sedan. Four trim levels are available: LS, LT, LTZ and SS. The LT trim level has 1LT and 2LT packages that offer different levels of standard equipment. Impalas compete with the Ford Taurus, Chrysler 300 and Toyota Avalon. New for 2009 All Impala models get antilock brakes, traction control and side-impact airbags. Exterior Built on a 110.5-inch wheelbase, the Impala is 200.4 inches long overall, 72.9 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall. The Impala is the longest of its competitors. It's nearly the same width as the Avalon, but narrower than the Taurus and 300. As for height, it is taller than the 300 and Avalon but almost 3 inches lower than the Taurus. SS sedans have a distinct look up front, led by a dual-split grille that contains a black-diamond crosshatch pattern. Corvette-inspired bright exhaust outlets are installed on SS models.
Inside the Impala, flip-and-fold rear-seat cushions reveal a covered storage area and include grocery bag hooks. The flip-fold seat is available on LT models and standard on LTZ and SS. The rear seatback folds down to create a pass-thru into the trunk. General Motors' OnStar communication system is standard, and an available Directions and Connections service gives audio turn-by-turn directions from an OnStar operator. Impalas can be equipped with one of three audio systems. Base models have a standard six-speaker MP3/CD stereo. A midlevel system adds an in-dash six-CD changer, while a Bose system with eight speakers is also available.
Engines include a 3.5-liter V-6, a 3.9-liter V-6 and a 5.3-liter V-8. Both V-6s can be had in flex-fuel versions that can run on ethanol-based E85. The V-8 has Active Fuel Management, GM's cylinder-deactivation system that improves fuel economy.
Side curtain airbags and seat belt pretensioners for the front seats are standard. Latch child-seat anchors are found in all second-row seating positions. Integrated into the braking system is Electronic Brake Force Distribution, which helps provide optimum braking regardless of load, traction or braking speed. OnStar includes the Advanced Crash Response System, making crash data available to 911 centers.
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