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2004 Chevrolet Impala
Date Published: 6/21/08

2004 Chevrolet Impala
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MSRP:
$21,735 - 27,595

Invoice:
$19,888 - 25,250

Class:
Large Car

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2004 Chevrolet Impala
Expert Rating Summary
Category Base, 3.4 V6 Rating (See All
Ratings)
Large Car Average Rating
Acceleration 5 5.5
Fuel Economy 5 4.7
Ride Quality 6 6.7
Steering/Handling/Braking 5 5.4
Quietness 6 6.5
Controls 6 5.8
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 6 6.9
Room/Comfort (rear) 5 5.9
Cargo Room 6 5.6
Value within Class 7 6.7
Total Score: 57 59.7
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2004 Chevrolet Impala Review
Chevrolet's largest sedan adds a supercharged performance-oriented version for 2004. Impala comes in base, uplevel LS, and new SS models. All have a V6 engine. The base model comes with a 180-hp 3.4 liter. A 200-hp 3.8 is standard on the LS, optional on the base. The SS has a supercharged 240-hp 3.8. All have automatic transmission and 4-wheel disc brakes. ABS, traction control, and a tire-inflation monitor are standard on the LS and SS, optional on the base. Sport suspension tuning is included on Impalas with the 3.8 V6. The SS is available only in black and comes with 17-inch wheels vs. the other models' 16s. A sport appearance package is newly available for the base model. LS, SS accommodate 5 passengers with front bucket seats. Base has a front bench and seats 6 passengers, or optional bucket seats. A side airbag for the driver is optional on all models. A front side passenger airbag is not offered. OnStar assistance and satellite radio are optional. Added midyear for the SS was an Indy Limited Edition package that includes a boost gauge, special trim, and chrome wheels. Impala shares its basic design with the Buick Century and Regal, Pontiac Grand Prix, and Chevy's own Monte Carlo coupe.
News
Earlier reports had Impala getting a 2006 makeover on a so-called "Mid Lux" update of its current W-body GM platform. Pontiac's Grand Prix was transformed this way for '04, and Buick's Regal follows the same formula to become the 2005 LaCrosse. But one source says the Chevy will offer a V8, and V8s generally don't work well with front drive. That's why we think the '06 Impala could well be a clean-sheet redesign on GM's new Zeta global platform, which implies somewhat larger dimensions--and a return to rear-wheel drive. We'll know for sure if Chevy has a rear-drive Impala concept at 2004-05 auto shows.

Meantime, a supercharged Indy SS joined the line last spring to honor Chevy's long relationship with the fabled Indy 500 race. Only 4088 will be built for sale by select dealers. Features include 17-inch "diamond cut" aluminum wheels, Indy emblems, and special trim inside and out.
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