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2008 Chevrolet Impala
Date Published: 9/09/08

2008 Chevrolet Impala
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MSRP:
$21,975 - 29,355

Invoice:
$20,766 - 27,740

Class:
Midsize Car
2008 Chevrolet Impala
Expert Rating Summary
Category LT 3.5 Rating (See All
Ratings)
Midsize Car Average Rating
Acceleration 5 5.6
Fuel Economy 6 5.6
Ride Quality 7 6
Steering/Handling/Braking 5 6
Quietness 6 6
Controls 7 6.3
Details 4 5.5
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 7 6.7
Room/Comfort (rear) 5 5.1
Cargo Room 4 4
Value within Class 6 6.2
Total Score: 62 63
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2008 Chevrolet Impala Review
The 2008 Chevrolet Impala is largely unchanged. This is the larger of Chevrolet's two midsize sedans, and it can seat up to six passengers. The similar 2-door Monte Carlo coupe has been discontinued. Impala comes in LS, LT, LTZ, and SS trims. LS and LT 3.5 models have a 211-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine. LT 3.9 and LTZ Impalas have a 233-hp 3.9-liter V6 that includes GM's Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation system. Both V6 engines are capable of running on E85 ethanol-blended fuel. SS models have a 303-hp 5.3-liter V8 with Active Fuel Management. All Impalas have a 4-speed automatic transmission. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, and curtain side airbags. Other available features include leather upholstery and remote engine start. SS models have a sport suspension and specific trim.
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Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Midsize Cars represent the heart of the U.S. car market. Most are price-sensitive, conservatively designed, family oriented sedans and wagons.

Our Best Buys include Honda Accord and Kia Rondo. Our Recommended picks are the Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Mazda 5, Mercury Milan, Nissan Altima, Saturn Aura, and Toyota Camry.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Chevrolet Malibu, Dodge Avenger, Honda Accord, and Mazda 5.

News
Sources say the current Impala will be replaced after model-year '09 by either a clean-sheet front-wheel-drive design or an equally fresh rear-drive model based on GM's new Zeta global platform. Zeta underpins the upcoming 2008 Pontiac G8, which seems to signal a rear-drive Impala with an optional V8. But if a front-driver does get the nod, it would likely use an enlarged version of the Epsilon II midsize-car platform that premieres with the redesigned 2008 Chevy Malibu.
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