2005
CHEVROLET IMPALA
Unique
to Canada
New for
2005
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OnStar
is now standard – new Gen 6 hardware with upgraded
hands-free capability
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Impala
SS side and grille badging is body-color with gold Chevrolet
bowtie emblem
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Impala
SS front bucket seats feature halo-design headrests
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Gold
Chevrolet bowtie emblems appear on all models
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17-inch
chrome finish diamond-cut cast aluminum wheels now available
on SS
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Sport
Appearance Package now available on Impala sedan
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Exterior
colors: Laser Blue Metallic, Sport Red Metallic and Silverstone
Metallic
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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
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Impala
LS
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Impala
SS
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* HD version
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Key:
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Standard
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Optional
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Not
available
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CUSTOMER
PROFILE:
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For
discriminating, traditional couples who want a car that
helps them get more out of life, Impala is the high quality
sedan that delivers tremendous overall value through great
fuel economy, style, roominess, safety, riding comfort,
and the dependable performance of a Chevrolet.
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PRODUCT
HISTORY:
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1956
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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
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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
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Impala
name resurrected on all-new midsize model with fullsize
interior
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2001
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Driver
information and convenience centre standard on Impala LS
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2002
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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
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Driver's
seat-mounted side air bag is now optional; new wheels
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2004
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Impala
SS model once again introduced; body color side moldings
on LS and SS
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2005
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OnStar
is now standard - new Gen 6 hardware with upgraded hands-free
capability; 17-inch chrome finish diamond-cut cast aluminum
wheels now available on SS; Sport Appearance Package now
available on sedan
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2005
IMPALA – A CAR BUYERS WANT FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASONS
It's long
been a mainstay in the North American automotive market, and the
contemporary 2005 Impala enters the new model year giving drivers
just what they want – as well as what they need. Impala
is General Motors' best-selling car in the U.S., and ranks fifth
among national sales leaders. For the 2005 model year, Chevrolet
carries forth the model line unchanged. All Impala models feature
front-wheel drive, a Hydra-Matic four-speed automatic transmission,
fully independent suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, and four-wheel
disc brakes.
New for
2005
OnStar's unique
combination of in-car hardware, cellular interlinks, integrated
global positioning, and 24/7/365 service from live people has
set the standard for the industry. OnStar-equipped Impalas feature
new sixth-generation hardware with digital and analog coverage.
OnStar’s Gen 6 hardware also includes upgraded hands-free
voice recognition capabilities including more intuitive continuous
digit dialing and improved voice recognition accuracy. OnStar
is the leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and information
services in the United States and Canada. Using the GPS satellite
network and wireless technology, OnStar features core safety services
and OnStar Personal Calling that allows drivers to make and receive
hands-free, voice-activated phone calls using a powerful three-watt
digital/analog system and external antenna for greater reception.
The whip-style OnStar antenna has been superseded by a new roof-top
design. When XM Satellite Radio is ordered, its antenna is integrated
into the OnStar unit, helping keep Impala's design clean and clutter-free.
Beyond this,
Impala benefits from some year-to-year detail changes such as
new exterior paint colors – Laser Blue Metallic, Sport Red
Metallic and Silverstone Metallic – and the availability
of chrome-finish 17-inch diamond-cut cast aluminum wheels on the
Impala SS. The body-color side moldings that are standard or available
on all Impala models are now made from a specially developed nanocomposite.
This material creates a part that weighs 7 percent less than the
part it replaced, plus it has a higher quality finish and is 100-percent
recyclable.
Impala
power and performance
Impala uses
three torque-happy V-6 engines. Each model has its own powertrain
in keeping with the power demands of that model's expected customer
base.
The base Impala
sedan’s 3400 V-6 produces 180 horsepower (134 kw). It has
a cast iron block, aluminum heads and two valves per cylinder.
This combination is ideal for torque production (205 lb.-ft./
278 Nm), durability and economical operation. The LS's Hydra-Matic
4T65-E four-speed automatic transmission features a tall 2.86:1
final drive ratio – a significant contributor to the powertrain's
efficiency.
Stepping up
to the Impala LS brings along a significant power boost, to 200
horsepower (149 kw). The power comes from the refined 3800 Series
II V-6 engine, an award-winning design that delivers power, smoothness
and quietness. A full 90 percent of the engine's peak 225 lb.-ft.
of torque (305 Nm)is available at only 1000 rpm, just off idle.
Years of detail work have earned this OHV engine many national
and international awards, as well as a solid reputation within
the engineering community.
The Impala
SS gets its motivation from the 3800 Series II Supercharged V-6.This
award-winning engine delivers great acceleration thanks to a broad
torque curve that is consistently high over the engine's operating
range. The 3.8L supercharged (SC) engine generates 240 horsepower
(179 kw) at 5200 rpm, and an impressive 280 lb.-ft. (380 Nm) of
torque at 3600 rpm. Boost levels of up to 8 pounds per square
inch are indicated on the instrument panel boost gauge.
The 3800 SC
features a compact, Roots-type supercharger that displaces 90
cubic inches. On demand, it supplies the engine with a compressed
intake charge. Performance of this proven engine has been increased
over the years by refining multiple individual components and
the controlling software in the powertrain control module. As
a result, the engine delivers power in a smooth, linear fashion
by adding boost at predetermined points along the power curve.
The 3800 SC has a strong durability record. To handle the extra
torque, the vehicle uses a heavy-duty version of the Hydra-Matic
4T65-E four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission
with final drive ratio of 2.93:1.
Chassis,
suspension
The Impala
has 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, and large-diameter four-wheel disc power-assisted braking.
ABS and traction control are standard on LS and SS models.
The Impala
SS delivers chassis and suspension enhancements for sportier ride
and handling. Spring rates for its FE4 suspension are stiffened
in both front and rear. It also gets 34-mm front and 19.5-mm rear
stabilizer bars (compared to 30 mm/14 mm in Impala and Impala
LS), along with refinements to the rear trailing link and rear
strut mounts. The total package reduces body roll in cornering
and improves the driver’s feel of road conditions. The whole
package rides on Goodyear P235/55R17 W-rated tires mounted on
17-inch diamond-cut cast aluminum wheels.
Roominess,
comfort and style
The 2005 Impala
offers large-car capability with midsize 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 an air filtration system, lighting in the trunk,
electric rear window defogger, delayed exit/entry lighting, and
intermittent variable-speed windshield wipers. Impala LS expands
the list to include passenger assist grips, a trunk cargo net,
split-folding rear seat and cruise control. Impala SS tops the
line by adding a 200-peak-watt AM/FM/CD sound system, front bucket
seats with leather seating surfaces, power driver's seat, and
carpeted floor mats embroidered with the "SS" logo.
Impala SS
builds on the contemporary style of the Impala and Impala LS with
a number of styling cues that match the performance of its supercharged
powertrain. These help set the SS apart from its siblings and
establish a link with other Chevy SS models. Available in two
new colors plus black, Impala SS wears a monochromatic theme,
including color-keyed bodyside moldings and grille, “SS”
badging, unique decklid spoiler, dual bright stainless-steel exhaust
tips, and lowered front fascia with integrated fog lamps.
Safety
and security
The National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration rates Impala as five-star/five-star
– the highest rating possible – for front-impact testing.
Both front seating positions received five stars, and both front
and rear passengers benefit from four-star protection during side-impacts.
Impala's resistance to rollovers also received five stars.
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.
#
# #
Contact:
Chevrolet Communications
Carolyn Normandin
Phone: 313-667-4079
Fax: 313-667-4007
E-mail: carolyn.normandin@gm.com
GM
of Canada Communications
Richard James
Phone: 905-644-1804
Fax: 905-644-3873
E-mail: richard.james@gm.com
GM
de Mexico Communications
Juan Bernardo Urrutia
Phone: 011-525-6250-3046
E-mail: juanbernardo.urrutia@gm.com
STANDARD
AND OPTIONAL FEATURES
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EXTERIOR FEATURES
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Impala
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Impala
LS
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Impala
SS
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Antenna
- rear-window integrated
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S
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S
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S
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Body
panels - 2-sided galvanized steel (except roof)
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S
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S
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S
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Fog
lights
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S
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S
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Glass
- Solar-Ray, tinted
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S
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S
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S
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Mirrors
- power remote control (included with available Mirror Package)
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O
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O
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S
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Mirrors
- power remote control, heated
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S
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S
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S
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Mouldings
- bodyside, Graphite
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S
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Mouldings
- bodyside, body-colour (included with available Sport Appearance
Package)
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O
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S
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S
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Mouldings
- lower bodyside, aero ground effect, Graphite on Impala,
body-colour on LS and SS
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S
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S
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S
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Mouldings
- lower fascia extensions (included with available LS Sport
Appearance Package)
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O
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S
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Package
- Sport Appearance: includes rear deck-lid spoiler, body-colour
bodyside mouldings and 16" 5-spoke Sport aluminum wheels
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O
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Package
- LS Sport Appearance: includes lower fascia extensions,
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 adjuster and heated front bucket seats
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O
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Spoiler
- rear deck-lid (included with available Sport Appearance
Package)
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O
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S
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S
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Spoiler
- rear deck-lid, delete
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O
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Sunroof
- power, sliding glass panel with sunshade
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O
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O
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Tail
light applique - body-colour (included with available LS
Sport Appearance Package)
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O
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S
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Tires
- P225/60R16 all-season
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S
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Tires
- P225/60R16 all-season touring (included with available
3.8L 3800 Series II V6 engine)
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O
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S
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Tires
- P235/55R17 all-season performance, W-rated
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S
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Wheels
- 16" x 6.5" steel, bolt-on wheel covers
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S
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Wheels
- 16" x 6.5" 5-spoke Sport aluminum (included
with available 3.8L 3800 Series II V6 engine; included with
available Mirror Package)
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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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S
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Wheels
- 17" x 6.5" 5-spoke chrome aluminum
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O
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Windshield
wipers - 2-speed with variable delay (intermittent)
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S
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S
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S
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INTERIOR FEATURES
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Impala
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Impala
LS
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Impala
SS
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Accents
- simulated wood grain
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S
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S
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Accents
- graphite (included with available LS Sport Appearance
Package)
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O
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S
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Air
conditioning - manual, dual-zone
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S
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S
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S
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Air
filtration system - pollen filter
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S
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S
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S
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Cargo
convenience net
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O
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O
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S
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Cruise
control - steering wheel-mounted, electronic with resume,
coast and decelerate/accelerate features
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S
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S
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S
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Defogger
- electric rear-window
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S
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S
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S
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Floor
mats - front and rear, carpeted (embroidered on SS)
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S
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S
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S
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Heat
ducts - rear seat, floor
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S
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S
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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
3400 V6 engine], low fuel level, low washer fluid level
and trunk open indicators)
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S
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S
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S
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Instrumentation
- tire inflation monitoring system; included with available
anti-lock braking system (ABS)
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O
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S
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S
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Instrumentation
- tachometer
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S
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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, exterior temperature, compass, universal garage
door opener and audible/visible content theft-deterrent
system); requires available anti-lock braking system (ABS)
on Base model (included with LS Convenience Package)
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O
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O
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S
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Lights
- courtesy, delayed illuminated entry/exit, theatre dimming,
front reading, rear courtesy/reading and trunk
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S
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S
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S
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Package
- Convenience: includes Driver Information and Convenience
Centre and leather-wrapped steering wheel with sound system
controls
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O
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Package
- Mirror: includes interior rear-view mirror with electrochromic
auto-dimming feature, dual reading lights and heated exterior
power remote control mirrors
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O
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O
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S
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Retained
accessory power
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S
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S
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S
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Steering
column - tilt adjustable
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S
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S
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S
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Steering
wheel - leather-wrapped (included with available leather
seating surfaces)
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O
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S
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Steering
wheel - leather-wrapped with sound system controls (included
with LS Convenience Package)
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O
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O
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S
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Sunshades
- LH and RH padded; illuminated vanity mirrors with extensions
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S
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S
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S
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Trunk
- release, power remote
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S
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S
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S
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Windows
- power, driver's express-down and passenger window lock-out
features
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S
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S
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S
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SEATS
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Impala
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Impala
LS
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Impala
SS
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Cloth
60/40 split-front bench with storage armrest
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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)
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O
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Heated
60/40 split-front bench with leather seating surfaces, power
6-way driver and front-passenger adjusters, storage armrest,
and leather-wrapped steering wheel (includes split-folding
rear seatback on Base model)
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O
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O
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Sport
cloth reclining bucket seats with power 6-way driver adjuster,
manual driver lumbar adjuster and front floor console (includes
split-folding rear seatback)
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O
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S
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Heated
reclining bucket seats with leather seating surfaces, power
6-way driver and front-passenger adjusters, halo head restraints
(SS) and front floor console
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O
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S
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Power
6-way driver adjuster
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O
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S
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S
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Power
6-way front-passenger adjuster
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O
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O
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S
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Seatback
- rear, 60/40 split-folding with centre folding armrest
(requires up-level seat trim)
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O
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S
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S
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SOUND SYSTEMS
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Impala
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Impala
LS
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Impala
SS
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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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S
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S
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S
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AM/FM
stereo with CD player
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S
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S
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S
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AM/FM
stereo with cassette tape player
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O
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-
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AM/FM
stereo with cassette tape and CD players (includes six-speaker
premium sound system with 200-watt amplifier)
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O
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O
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O
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6-speaker
sound system
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S
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S
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S
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6-speaker
premium enhanced sound system with 200-watt amplifier
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O
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O
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O
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MECHANICAL
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Impala
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Impala
LS
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Impala
SS
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Battery
- ACDelco with run-down protection
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S
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S
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S
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Brakes
- power, 4-wheel disc
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S
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S
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S
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Brakes
- 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS); includes full-function
traction control and tire inflation monitoring system
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O
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S
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S
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Drive
- front-wheel
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S
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S
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S
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Engine
- 3.4L 3400 V6 with SFI
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S
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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)
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O
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S
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-
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Engine
- 3.8L supercharged 3800 Series II V6 with SFI
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-
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-
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S
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Engine
block heater
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S
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S
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S
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Exhaust
system - aluminized stainless steel
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S
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S
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S
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Exhaust
system - dual muffler, dual outlets with stainless steel
finished tips
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-
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-
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S
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Steering
- power, rack-and-pinion
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S
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S
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S
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Suspension
- 4-wheel independent
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S
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S
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S
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Suspension
- Touring (included with available 3.8L 3800 Series II V6
engine)
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O
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S
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Suspension
- Handling
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-
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-
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S
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Transmission
- 4-speed automatic with overdrive
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S
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S
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S
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SAFETY AND SECURITY
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Impala
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Impala
LS
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Impala
SS
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Air
bags - dual-stage, driver and front- passenger, frontal
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S
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S
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S
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Air
bag - driver-side, seat-mounted side-impact
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O
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O
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O
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Brake/transmission
shift interlock
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S
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S
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S
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Door
locks - automatic power, programmable with lock-out protection
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S
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S
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S
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Headlights
- Daytime Running Lights with automatic light control
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S
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S
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S
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Keyless
entry system - remote, includes Panic feature
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S
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S
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S
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OnStar
In-Vehicle Communications and Assistance Service - includes
one-year Safe & Sound Plan
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S
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S
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S
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Safety
restraints - LATCH (Lower Anchors and top Tethers for Children),
rear seats
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S
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S
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S
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Theft-deterrent
system - PASSLock
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S
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S
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S
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Traction
control - electronic, full-function, all-speed; included
with available anti-lock braking system (ABS)
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O
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S
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S
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Trunk
- internal manual trunk entrapment release handle
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S
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S
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S
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S - Standard
Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Overview
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Models:
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Chevrolet
Impala Sedan, Impala LS, Impala SS
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Body
style / driveline:
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front-engine,
front-drive, 5- / 6-passenger sedan
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Construction:
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2-sided
galvanized steel (except roof)
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EPA
vehicle class:
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large
car
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Manufacturing
location:
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Oshawa,
Ontario, Canada
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Key
competitors:
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Ford
500, Chrysler 300C, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry
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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
|
LS
|
SS
|
|
Type:
|
3.4L
V-6
|
3.8L
V-6
|
3.8L
Supercharged V-6
|
|
Displacement
(cu in / cc):
|
204
/ 3343
|
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
|
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