2004
CHEVROLET IMPALA
Unique
to Canada
NEW
FOR 2004
- Impala
SS model
- Body color
side moldings on LS and SS
- Redesigned
sport cloth seats, buckets (in sport cloth and leather) and
bench (in sport cloth)
- Sport cloth
replaces custom cloth (blue color only available on base trim)
- Sport Appearance
Package on Impala Sedan
- Improved
HVAC module and control head
- New exterior
colors: Sandstone Metallic, Medium Gray Metallic (Bronzemist
and Sandrift Metallic discontinued)
MODEL LINEUP
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Engines
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Transmission
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3400
3.4L V-6
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3800
3.8L
Series II V-6
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3800
3.8L
Supercharged
Series II V-6
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4-spd
auto
(Hydra-Matic 4T65-E)
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| Impala
Sedan |
s
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o
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-
|
s
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| Impala
LS |
-
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s
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-
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s
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| Impala
SS |
-
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-
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s
|
s
(HD version)
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Key:
Standard s
Optional o
Not available -
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CUSTOMER
PROFILE
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The
Impala buyer includes middle-aged adults with older children
or empty nesters, as well as some retirees. Key buying reasons
for the Impala include value, overall vehicle quality, proven
performance, style, roominess, safety and riding comfort.
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PRODUCT
HISTORY
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1956
|
Introduced
as a "dream car" at the 1956 Motorama auto show
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1958
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First
Impala rolls off production line
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1959
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Complete
redesign with full model range of sedans, hardtops, wagons
and a convertible
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1961
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Complete
redesign; legendary 409 engine introduced
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1965
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Complete
redesign; world record sales of more than 1.2 million units
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1971
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Complete
redesign; length stretched to nearly 220"
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1973
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Air
bags installed for the first time on a test fleet of Impalas
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1977
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Complete
redesign; shorter wheelbase
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1980
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Complete
redesign
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1981
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"Computer
Command Control" introduced for increased driveability
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1985
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Styling
changes and firmer suspension
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1986
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Impala
name discontinued (replaced by Caprice)
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1994
|
The
"Impala SS," a high-performance, uplevel Caprice,
debuts
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1996
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Final
year for production of the Impala SS
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2000
|
Impala
name resurrected on all-new midsize model with fullsize
interior
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2001
|
Driver
information and convenience centre standard on Impala LS
|
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2002
|
Enhanced
premium sound system with standard CD; LATCH child seat
safety restraint system; standard dual zone climate control;
new LS Sports Appearance Package
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2003
|
Driver's
seat-mounted side air bag is now optional; new wheels
|
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2004
|
Impala
SS model once again introduced; body color side moldings
on LS and SS
|
2004
IMPALA SPORTS SS PERFORMANCE
It was 1961.
"Leave it to Beaver" was on the tube, Alan Shepard blasted
into space, the Dick Tracy Wrist Radio was the hot new
toy, and in the U.S. stamps cost 4 cents and bread was 21 cents
a loaf. It was the year of the ox, and the first year for the
Impala Super Sport.
For the 2004
model year, the car that launched Chevrolet's celebrated SS series
returns to the lineup with the thrust of a 240-horsepower (179-kw)
supercharged V-6 with a whopping 280 lb.-ft. (380 Nm) of torque.
The added
power comes with a beefed-up four-wheel independent suspension
and high-performance speed-rated tires with 17-inch diamond-cut
cast aluminum wheels. The monochromatic black SS also will feature
bright stainless steel dual exhaust tips, fog lamps, a six-gauge
cluster including boost gauge, and "SS" badging.
The new Impala
SS also offers a comprehensive safety package, solid body structure,
room for five passengers, plenty of cargo space, a surprising
number of amenities for the price, and a track record of outstanding
quality, reliability and durability. Impala earned five stars,
the highest U.S. government safety rating, in frontal crash testing
for driver and passenger.
Chevrolet
is working with the GM Performance Division to develop the Impala
SS and other SS vehicles that feature exhilarating acceleration,
enhanced handling and superior driveability. Also debuting in
the 2004 model year is the Supercharged Monte Carlo SS.
3800 Supercharged
V-6
The Impala SS features GM's 3800 Series II supercharged V-6. This
award-winning engine features a torque curve that is consistently
high over a broad operating range, providing instant off-the-line
acceleration and ample power for highway merging and passing.
A supercharger
is a device that forces a concentrated charge of air into the
intake manifold, resulting in a more powerful combustion stroke.
The benefit is increased torque and horsepower. The 3800's Eaton
supercharger is belt-driven for smooth, linear power with virtually
no lag.
This 3.8L
engine generates 240 hp (179 kw) at 5200 rpm, and an impressive
280 lb.-ft. (380 Nm) of torque at 3600 rpm, giving the Impala
SS excellent off-the-line performance.
Among improvements
for 2004, the 3800 SC will be outfitted with a direct-mount air-conditioning
compressor that reduces vibration for an improvement to the engine's
already excellent noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels.
In addition, powder-metal connecting rods replace cast-iron rods
for increased durability and reduced weight.
In the Impala
SS, the 3800 SC will be mated to a heavy-duty version of the Hydra-Matic
4T65-E four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission.
Chassis,
suspension upgrades
The Impala provides a solid foundation for superb ride and handling.
A unique extruded aluminum engine cradle saves weight and helps
isolate engine noise and vibration, and the overall tautness of
the Impala's body structure allows chassis components to be finely
tuned to enhance performance. Impala also features four-wheel
independent suspension with MacPherson struts at all four corners,
power rack-and-pinion steering, electronic traction control, and
large-diameter four-wheel disc power-assisted braking with ABS
and race-inspired cooling ducts.
Chassis and
suspension enhancements provide the Impala SS with sportier ride
and handling capabilities. Spring rates are stiffened in both
front and rear. The combination helps reduce body roll in cornering
and improves the driver's feel of road conditions.
Impala SS
also will get beefier suspension components such as 34-mm front
and 19.5-mm rear stabilizer bars (compared to 30 mm/17 mm in Impala
and Impala LS), along with refinements to the rear trailing link
and rear strut mounts.
Goodyear P235/55R17
W-rated tires mounted on 17-inch diamond-cut cast aluminum wheels
provide Impala SS with excellent road holding and cornering capabilities
along with a smooth ride.
SS styling
cues
Unique styling cues help set the SS apart from its siblings and
establish a link with other Chevy SS models. Impala SS will be
available only in black with a monochromatic theme, including
color-keyed bodyside moldings, "SS" badging, unique
decklid spoiler and lowered front fascia with integrated fog lamps.
Other highlights
include a Corvette-inspired body-color rear taillamp appliqué,
a unique spoiler and dual bright stainless-steel exhaust tips.
Inside, the Impala SS will feature a racing-inspired six-gauge
cluster with boost gauge, graphite trim appliqués "SS"
badging, and "SS" logos on door trim and floor mats.
Award-winning
plant
The 2004 Impala SS will be built alongside the Impala and Impala
LS at the award-winning Oshawa No. 1 Car Assembly Plant in Ontario,
Canada. GM recently added a third shift of production to allow
Chevy dealers to keep up with demand for Impala, which has ranked
in the Top 10 in U.S. passenger-car sales for the past four years.
Other improvements
to Impala line
The Impala's seats receive a contemporary styling upgrade for
2004, with new sport cloth for the 60/40 split-bench front seat
and the 40/40 front buckets with console. New sport leather also
is available for the 40/40 buckets with console. The leather for
the 60/40 split-bench front seat is carried over from 2003.
On the dash,
the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system receives
improvements on airflow and the control head receives a contemporary
redesign.
The LS and
SS receive new exterior body-color side moldings, and the base
Impala has an available new sport appearance package that includes
a spoiler and Corvette-inspired, body-color taillamp appliqué.
Two new exterior
colors debut for 2004: Sandstone Metallic and Medium Gray Metallic.
Roominess
and comfort
The 2004 Impala offers unparalleled large-car capability with
mid-size exterior proportions and agility. The base model has
room for six passengers and 18.6 cubic feet (527L) of trunk space.
The Impala
sedan comes well equipped with auxiliary lighting in the glove
box and trunk, electric rear window defogger, delayed exit/entry
lighting, and intermittent variable-speed windshield wipers. Impala
LS has a long list of standard features, including passenger assist
grips, a trunk cargo net, split-folding rear seat and cruise control.
Safety
and security
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rates Impala
as five-star/five-star - the highest rating possible - for both
front- and side-impact testing for front and rear passengers.
Impala has met 2003 federal head impact criteria since its introduction.
More than
100 standard safety and security features make Impala a worry-free
car to drive. Standard features on Impala LS include remote keyless
entry, traction control, tire inflation monitoring system, anti-lock
brakes and available driver's side-impact air bag; all are optional
on the base Impala sedan.
Standard features
on all models include a passive theft-deterrent system, battery
rundown protection and daytime running lamps. In addition, a "limp
home" mode allows the car to be driven to a nearby service
station even after a complete loss of coolant.
#
# #
STANDARD
AND OPTIONAL FEATURES
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EXTERIOR
FEATURES
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Impala
|
Impala
LS
|
Impala
SS
|
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Antenna
- rear-window integrated
|
S
|
S
|
S
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Body
panels - 2-sided galvanized steel (except roof)
|
S
|
S
|
S
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Fog
lights
|
-
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S
|
S
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Glass
- Solar-Ray, tinted
|
S
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S
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S
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Mirrors
- power remote control
|
S
|
S
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S
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Mouldings
- bodyside, Graphite
|
S
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-
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-
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Mouldings
- bodyside, body-colour
|
-
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S
|
S
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Mouldings
- lower bodyside, aero ground effect, Graphite on Impala,
body-colour on LS and SS
|
S
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S
|
S
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Mouldings
- lower fascia extensions (requires LS Sport Appearance
Package)
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-
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O
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S
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Package
- Sport Appearance: includes rear spoiler and Corvette inspired
rear tail lights
|
O
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-
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-
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Package
- LS Sport Appearance: includes lower fascia extensions,
unique 16" Diamond-cut aluminum wheels, chrome stainless
steel exhaust tip, Corvette-inspired rear tail lights, Graphite
interior trim appointments, embroidered floor mats, Sport
buckets with leather seating surfaces, power 6-way front-passenger
seat and heated front bucket seats
|
-
|
O
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-
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Spoiler
- rear deck-lid (requires Sport Appearance Package)
|
O
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S
|
S
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Spoiler
- rear deck-lid, delete
|
-
|
O
|
-
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Sunroof
- power, sliding glass panel with sunshade
|
-
|
O
|
O
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Tires
- P225/60R16 all-season
|
S
|
-
|
-
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Tires
- P225/60R16 all-season touring (included with 3.8L 3800
Series II V6 engine)
|
O
|
S
|
-
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Tires
- P235/55R17 all-season performance, W-rated
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-
|
-
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S
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Wheels
- 16" x 6.5" steel, bolt-on wheel covers
|
S
|
-
|
-
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Wheels
- 16" x 6.5" 5-spoke Sport aluminum (included
with 3.8L 3800 Series II V6 engine)
|
O
|
-
|
-
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Wheels
- 16" x 6.5" 5-spoke machine-faced aluminum
|
-
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S
|
-
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Wheels
- 17" x 6.5" Diamond-cut aluminum
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-
|
-
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S
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Windshield
wipers - 2-speed with variable delay (intermittent)
|
S
|
S
|
S
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INTERIOR
FEATURES
|
Impala
|
Impala
LS
|
Impala
SS
|
|
Air
conditioning - manual, dual-zone
|
S
|
S
|
S
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Air
filtration system - pollen filter
|
S
|
S
|
S
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Auxiliary
power outlet - one front (rear auxiliary power outlet included
with floor console when bucket seats are specified on base
and LS models)
|
S
|
S
|
S
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Cargo
convenience net
|
O
|
O
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S
|
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Cruise
control - steering wheel-mounted, electronic with resume,
coast and decelerate/accelerate features
|
S
|
S
|
S
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Defogger
- electric rear-window
|
S
|
S
|
S
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Floor
mats - front and rear, carpeted (embroidered on SS)
|
S
|
S
|
S
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Heat
ducts - rear seat, floor
|
S
|
S
|
S
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Instrumentation
- analogue gauges (includes speedometer, coolant temperature
and fuel gauges) and Driver Message Centre (includes system
problem notification, traction active, low oil pressure,
GM Oil Life System, low oil level (not included with 3.4L
V6 engine), low fuel level, low washer fluid level and trunk
open indicators)
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
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Instrumentation
- tire inflation monitoring system; included with available
anti-lock braking system (ABS)
|
O
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S
|
S
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Instrumentation
- tachometer
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-
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S
|
S
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Instrumentation
- oil pressure and supercharger boost gauges
|
-
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-
|
S
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|
Instrumentation
- Driver Information and Convenience Centre (includes trip
computer, outside temperature, compass, universal garage
door opener and audible/visible content theft-deterrent
system); requires available anti-lock braking system (ABS)
|
O
|
O
|
O
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|
Lights
- courtesy, delayed illuminated entry/exit, theatre dimming,
front reading, rear courtesy/reading and trunk
|
S
|
S
|
S
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Package
- Mirror: includes interior rear-view mirror with auto-dimming
electrochromic feature, dual reading lights and heated exterior
power remote control mirrors
|
O
|
O
|
O
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Retained
accessory power
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
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Steering
wheel - leather-wrapped (included with available leather
seating surfaces)
|
O
|
S
|
S
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|
Steering
wheel - leather-wrapped with sound system controls
|
O
|
O
|
O
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Sunshades
- LH and RH padded; illuminated vanity mirrors with extensions
|
S
|
S
|
S
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Tilt-Wheel
adjustable steering column
|
S
|
S
|
S
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Trunk
- release, power remote
|
S
|
S
|
S
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Windows
- power, driver's express-down and passenger lock-out features
|
S
|
S
|
S
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Wood
grain - simulated accents
|
S
|
S
|
-
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SEATS
|
Impala
|
Impala
LS
|
Impala
SS
|
|
Cloth
60/40 split-front bench with storage armrest
|
S
|
-
|
-
|
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Sport
cloth 60/40 split-front bench with storage armrest and power
6-way driver adjuster (includes split-folding rear seatback)
|
O
|
-
|
-
|
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Heated
60/40 split-front bench with leather seating surfaces, power
6-way driver and front-passenger adjusters and leather-wrapped
steering wheel (includes split-folding rear seatback on
base model)
|
O
|
O
|
-
|
|
Sport
cloth reclining bucket seats with power 6-way driver adjuster,
manual driver lumbar adjuster and full floor console (includes
split-folding rear seatback on base model)
|
O
|
S
|
-
|
|
Heated
reclining bucket seats with leather seating surfaces, power
6-way driver and front passenger adjusters and full floor
console
|
-
|
O
|
S
|
|
Power
6-way driver adjuster
|
O
|
S
|
S
|
|
Power
6-way passenger adjuster
|
O
|
O
|
S
|
|
Seatback
- rear, split-folding with centre folding armrest
|
O
|
S
|
S
|
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SOUND
SYSTEMS
|
Impala
|
Impala
LS
|
Impala
SS
|
|
All
Impala sound systems include an electronically tuned Delco
AM/FM stereo with seek up/down, scan, auto tone control,
speed-compensated volume control, Radio Data System (RDS),
digital clock and TheftLock:
|
|
|
|
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AM/FM
stereo with CD player
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
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AM/FM
stereo with cassette tape player
|
O
|
-
|
-
|
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AM/FM
stereo with cassette tape and CD players (includes six-speaker
premium sound system with 200-watt amplifier)
|
O
|
O
|
O
|
|
Six-speaker
sound system
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
|
Six-speaker
premium enhanced sound system with 200-watt amplifier
|
O
|
O
|
O
|
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MECHANICAL
|
Impala
|
Impala
LS
|
Impala
SS
|
|
Battery
- ACDelco with run-down protection
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
|
Brakes
- power, 4-wheel disc
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
|
Brakes
- 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS), (includes full-function
traction control and tire inflation monitoring system)
|
O
|
S
|
S
|
|
Drive
- front-wheel
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
|
Engine
- 3.4L 3400 V6 with SFI
|
S
|
-
|
-
|
|
Engine
- 3.8L 3800 Series II V6 with SFI (includes 16" x 6.5"
5-spoke Sport aluminum wheels, P225/60R16 all-season touring
tires and Touring suspension on base model)
|
O
|
S
|
-
|
|
Engine
- 3.8L supercharged 3800 Series II V6 with SFI
|
-
|
-
|
S
|
|
Engine
block heater
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
|
Exhaust
system - stainless steel
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
|
Exhaust
system - dual muffler, dual outlets with stainless steel
finished tips
|
-
|
-
|
S
|
|
Steering
- power, rack-and-pinion
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
|
Suspension
- 4-wheel independent
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
|
Suspension
- Touring (included with 3.8L 3800 Series II V6 engine)
|
O
|
S
|
-
|
|
Suspension
- Handling
|
-
|
-
|
S
|
|
Transmission
- 4-speed automatic with overdrive
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
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SAFETY
AND SECURITY
|
Impala
|
Impala
LS
|
Impala
SS
|
|
Air
bags - dual-stage driver and front passenger, frontal
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
|
Air
bag - driver-side, seat-mounted side-impact
|
O
|
O
|
O
|
|
Brake/transmission
shift interlock feature
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
|
Door
locks - automatic power, programmable with lock-out protection
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
|
Headlights
- Daytime Running Lights with automatic light control
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
|
Keyless
entry system - remote (includes Panic feature)
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
|
OnStar
In-Vehicle Communications and Assistance Service - includes
one-year Safe & Sound Plan
|
O
|
O
|
O
|
|
Safety
restraints - LATCH (Lower Anchors and top Tethers for Children),
rear seats
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
|
Theft-deterrent
system - PASSLock
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
|
Traction
control - electronic, full-function, all-speed; included
with available anti-lock braking system (ABS)
|
O
|
S
|
S
|
|
Trunk
- internal manual trunk entrapment release handle
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
S - Standard
Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Overview
|
| Models:
|
Chevrolet
Impala Sedan, Impala LS, Impala SS |
| Body
style / driveline: |
front-engine,
front-drive, 5- / 6-passenger sedan |
| Construction:
|
2-sided
galvanized steel (except roof) |
| EPA
vehicle class: |
large
car |
| Manufacturing
location: |
Oshawa,
Ontario, Canada |
| Key
competitors: |
Ford
Taurus, Dodge Intrepid, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry |
| |
| Engines |
3400
3.4L
V-6 (LA1)
|
3800
3.8L
Series II V-6
(L36) 3800
|
3.8L
Supercharged
Series II V-6 (L67)
|
| Application:
|
sedan
|
opt
on sedan, std on LS |
SS |
| Type: |
3.4L
V-6 |
3.8L
V-6 |
3.8L
Supercharged V-6 |
| Displacement
(cu in / cc): |
207
/ 3350 |
231
/ 3791 |
231
/ 3791 |
| Bore
& stroke (in / mm): |
3.62
x 3.31 / 92 x 84 |
3.80
x 3.40 / 96.5 x 86.4 |
3.80
x 3.40 / 96.5 x 86.4 |
| Block
material: |
cast
iron |
cast
iron |
cast
iron |
| Cylinder
head material: |
cast
aluminum |
cast
iron |
cast
iron |
| Valvetrain:
|
OHV,
2 valves
per cylinder |
OHV,
2 valves
per cylinder |
OHV,
2 valves
per cylinder |
| Ignition
system: |
direct |
direct |
direct |
| Fuel
delivery: |
sequential
fuel injection |
sequential
fuel injection |
sequential
fuel injection |
| Compression
ratio: |
9.5:1
|
9.4:1 |
8.5:1 |
Horsepower
(hp / kw @ rpm): |
180
/ 134 @ 5200 |
200
/ 149 @ 5200 |
240
/ 179 @ 5200 |
| Torque
(lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): |
205
/ 278 @ 4000 |
225
/ 305 @ 4000 |
280
/ 380 @ 3600 |
| Recommended
fuel: |
87
octane |
87
octane |
92
octane required |
| Maximum
engine speed (rpm): |
6000 |
6000 |
6000 |
| Emissions
controls: |
evaporative
system with catalytic converter/EGR/PCV |
evaporative
system with catalytic converter/EGR/PCV |
evaporative
system with catalytic converter/EGR/PCV |
Estimated
fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined): |
21
/ 32 / 27 |
20
/ 30 / 26 |
TBD |
| |
| Transmission
|
| Type: |
Hydra-Matic
4T65-E, 4-speed automatic, front-wheel drive |
| Gear
ratios (:1): |
|
First:
|
2.92 |
Second:
|
1.57 |
Third:
|
1.00 |
Fourth:
|
0.71 |
Reverse:
|
2.39 |
| Final
drive ratio: |
LA1:
2.86:1; L36: 3.05:1; L36 (police): 3.29:1; L67: 2.93:1 |
| |
| Chassis/Suspension |
| Front: |
independent
MacPherson struts, variable rate coil springs, hollow 32-mm
stabilizer bar (SS has hollow 34-mm stabilizer bar) |
| Rear: |
independent
MacPherson struts, non-linear coil springs, solid 14-mm stabilizer
bar (SS has dual rate coil springs, hollow 19.5-mm stabilizer
bar) |
| Steering
type: |
power
rack-and-pinion for all models |
| Steering
ratio: |
3400
V-6: 15.2:1; 3800 V-6: 13.2:1 |
Steering
wheel turns,
lock-to-lock: |
3400
V-6: 2.74; 3800 V-6: 2.38; supercharged: 2.30 |
Turning
circle,
curb-to-curb (ft / m): |
3400
V-6, 3800 V-6: 38 / 11.6; supercharged: 39.6 / 12.1 |
| |
| Brakes |
| Type: |
power-assisted
4-wheel disc, standard ABS for LS and SS |
| Rotor
diameter x thickness (in / mm): |
front:
11.93 x 1.26 / 303 x 32; rear: 10.9 x .43 / 278 x 11 |
| Wheels/Tires |
Sedan |
LS
|
SS |
| Wheel
size and type: |
std:
16-inch, steel wheel w/ wheel cover
opt: 16-inch custom aluminum wheel
|
std:
16-inch, 5-spoke aluminum wheel |
std:
17-inch, diamond-cut aluminum |
|
Tires:
|
std:
P225/60R16 all-season blackwalls
opt: P225/60R16 touring |
P225/60R16
|
