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2006 Chevrolet Impala First Drive

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2006 Chevrolet Impala LTZ

TO THE POINT What’s New? Chevrolet updates its biggest sedan with new engines, a new interior, new styling, and more. The Impala SS gets a V8 engine for the first time in 10 years.
Selling Points: Standard side-curtain airbags; roomy interior for six; punchy V6 engines with good fuel economy; powerful V8 in SS models
Deal Breakers: Torque steer; no stability control
Our Advice: Chevrolet gives its Impala sedan significant upgrades that make it worth a look.

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Click to enlarge. 2006 Chevrolet Impala SS

Specifications The 2006 Chevrolet Impala’s competitors include the Buick LaCrosse, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Nissan Altima, Nissan Maxima, Mitsubishi Galant, Toyota Camry

Test Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Impala
Base price range: $21,330 (LS) – $27,130 (SS)
Engine Size and Type: 3.5-liter V6 (LS, LT); 3.9-liter V6 (LTZ); 5.3-liter V8 (SS)
Engine Horsepower: 211 (LS, LT); 240 at 6,000 rpm (LTZ); 303 at 5,600 rpm (SS)
Engine Torque: 220 lb.-ft. (LS, LT); 242 lb.-ft. at 4,400 rpm (LTZ); 323 lb.-ft. at 4,400 rpm (SS)
Transmission: Four-speed automatic (all models)
Curb weight, lbs.: 3,550 (LS) – 3,700 (SS) (estimated)
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): TBD (LS, LT); TBD (LTZ); 17/27 mpg (estimated) (SS)
Wheelbase: 110.5 inches
Length: 200.4 inches
Width: 72.9 inches
Height: 58.7 inches
Head room (front/rear): 39.4/37.8 inches
Leg room (front/rear): 42.3/37.6 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Six (LS, LT); Five (LTZ, SS)
Cargo volume: 18.6 cubic feet
Competitors: Buick LaCrosse, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Nissan Altima, Nissan Maxima, Mitsubishi Galant, Toyota Camry

Photos courtesy of General Motors

About Sue Mead
Sue Mead works as a photojournalist and features writer for more than two dozen publications. She has written for Parade, Popular Science, Open Road, the Road & Track Buyers Guide, Men's Journal, Popular Mechanics and Diversion and she has worked as an auto editor for CNN/fn. Sue has co-driven in two of the world's toughest off-road races, the Baja 1000 and the Paris-Dakar Raid. She attended four Camel Trophy adventures for Land Rover North America and has participated in several long-distance adventure drives. She recently completed her first book, "Monster Trucks and Tractors" published by Chelsea House. Sue lives in New England.