A high point in the sedan market is the Chevrolet Impala. In 2007 Chevrolet rolled out an upgraded version of the Impala with four versions: LS, LT, LTZ, and SS. Sales for the Impala, especially the Impala LT, were brisk during 2007 and 2008. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.

Stop and Go

Standard equipment in the Impala for 2006 and 2007 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. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Impala.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Impala comes equipped with 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.

Statistics

The Impala is 200.40 inches long, 72.90 inches wide, and 58.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 110.50 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $21,015, with a dealer invoice cost of $19,859. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2007 Impala is a SFI system, running on FLEX . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The 2007 Impala gets 29 - 31 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 - 21 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.

Parting Shots

The 2007 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Impala. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LT version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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