To pull together this exhaustive review of the Chevrolet Impala, the car experts at TheCarConnection.com looked to many different review sources to bring you the best information. TheCarConnection.com's editors have also driven the Impala and incorporate their impressions of the sedan.
The Impala is Chevrolet's large, front-wheel-drive sedan, redesigned for 2006. The 2008 Chevrolet Impala gets a new 1LT Luxury Edition, and flex-fuel capability has been added for the optional 3.9-liter V-6. The standard 3.5-liter V-6 in base models already offered the fuel feature. SS models continue to come with a 5.3-liter V-8 producing 303 horsepower. All engines are mated to a four-speed automatic transmission.
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• Very comfortable ride • SS's V-8 gives the Impala impressive performance • Roomy interior, with plenty of backseat and trunk space
• V-6 engines can sound coarse • Unsupportive seat design for long trips • Tepid, ubiquitous styling inside and out