The Impala LS is equipped with a General Motors 3.9 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Impala has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Impala LS Statistics

The dimensions of the Impala LS are 72.90 inches wide by 200.40 inches long. It sits a comfortable 58.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 110.50 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the Impala is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $21,650, with an invoice cost of $20,459. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2008 Impala is a traditional SFI, running on FLEX fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 17.00 gallons.

The 2008 Impala gets 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Impala LS sold well in 2008. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Impala.

Related posts:

1. Overview 2008 Chevrolet Impala LTZ It is common to find buyers of the Chevrolet...
2. Overview 2007 Chevrolet Impala LT A high point in the sedan market is the...
3. Our Take on the 2009 Chevrolet Impala LS The Impala LS is equipped with a General Motors...
4. First Impressions 2008 Chevrolet Impala LT A high point in the sedan market is the...
5. First Impressions 2009 Chevrolet Impala LT A lot has been said about the Chevrolet Impala...

Tags: 4-Door, Chevrolet Impala, LS, Sedan, United States market

This entry was posted on Thursday, February 19th, 2009 at 9:54 am and is filed under 2008, Chevrolet, Impala. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.