A lot has been said about the Chevrolet Impala for 2009. As Chevrolet's entry in the sedan market the Impala (and in this case specically the LT version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 4-door Impala is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Chevrolet as a brand in general.

Chevrolet Impala Engine Specs

The Impala LT 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 configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

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.

Impala LT Statistics

The dimensions of the Impala LT 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 listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was an industry-high price, with an invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-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 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.

Conclusion

The 2009 model year was unsuccessful for the Chevrolet Impala. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LT version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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