The Impala LS is equipped with a General Motors 3.5 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transaxle. 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 inches wide by inches long. It sits a comfortable inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the Impala is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was an industry-low price, with an invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2009 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 12 gallons.

The 2009 Impala gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Impala LS sold well in 2009. 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.

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