Vehicle Overview The Impala is Chevrolet’s flagship full-size sedan. Three trim levels are available: LS, LT and LTZ. Impalas compete with the Ford Taurus, Chrysler 300 and Toyota Avalon.
New for 2010 The LT model gets new standard and optional features for 2010, and the high-performance SS trim was dropped from the lineup.
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 longer than the 300 and Avalon and nearly the same width as the Avalon, but it’s narrower than the Taurus and 300. As for height, it’s taller than the 300 and Avalon but 2 inches lower than the Taurus.
LS and LT models have 16-inch wheels
LTZ models have 18-inch wheels
Interior 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 LS and LT models and standard on LTZ models. The rear seatback folds down to create a pass-through into the trunk. GM’s 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. LS and LT models have a standard six-speaker MP3/CD stereo, while the LTZ model has a standard Bose system with eight speakers that’s optional on the LT.
Convenience Package available on LT includes universal home remote, Bluetooth phone connectivity, and power, heated outside mirrors
Seating for five or six, depending on choice of front seat
Standard dual-zone manual climate control on all models
Standard illuminated vanity mirrors for driver and front passenger (LT and LTZ)
Standard XM Satellite Radio (subscription sold separately)
Available remote start
18.6 cubic feet of trunk space
Bluetooth phone connectivity available
Under the Hood Engines include a 3.5-liter V-6 and a 3.9-liter V-6. Both can be had in flex-fuel versions that can run on ethanol-based E85.
207-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 with 215 pounds-feet of torque
230-hp, 3.9-liter V-6 with 238 pounds-feet of torque
LTZ has sportier suspension
Four-speed automatic transmission on all models
Safety 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. OnStar includes GM’s Advanced Crash Response System, which makes crash data available to 911 centers.
