In 2009 Chevrolet released the Impala LTZ to the car-buying market. The Impala came in four configurations: SS, LTZ, and LS. The LTZ configuration is powered by the 3.9-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 17 city. The Impala competes in the Sedan market segment, in direct competition with Hyundai.

Chevrolet Impala Engine Specs

The Impala LTZ 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 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 LTZ 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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-low price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the Impala is a SFI design, running on FLEX fuel. The FLEX is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 12-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

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

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Impala LTZ 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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