Standard equipment in the Impala for 2005 and 2006 includes the 3.5 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twelve valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.

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

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Impala LS are 72.90 inches wide by 200.40 inches long. It sits 58.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 110.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear 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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $20,330 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $19,212. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2006 Impala is a SFI design, using FLEX fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 17.00 gallons.

The 2006 Impala gets 31 miles/gallon on the highway and only 21 in the city. This is subpar for a sedan car.

We Think...

The 2005 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Impala. The 2006 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Impala LS will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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