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2006 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo
Date Published: 9/04/08

2006 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo
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MSRP:
$20,330 - 26,330

Invoice:
$19,212 - 24,882

Class:
Midsize Car
2006 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo
Expert Rating Summary
Category Impala LT 3.5 Rating (See All
Ratings)
Midsize Car Average Rating
Acceleration 5 5.6
Fuel Economy 5 5.2
Ride Quality 7 6.1
Steering/Handling/Braking 5 6.1
Quietness 6 6.2
Controls 6 6.8
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 7 6.6
Room/Comfort (rear) 5 5
Cargo Room 6 4.5
Value within Class 6 6.1
Total Score: 58 58.2
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2006 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo Review
Chevrolet gives its largest cars more power and revised styling for 2006. Impala is the sedan version of the Monte Carlo coupe. Both come in LS, LT 3.5, LT 3.9, LTZ, and sporty SS models. LS and LT 3.5 have a 211-hp V6, up 30 hp from 2005's base engine. LT 3.9 and LTZ models have a new 242-hp V6. SS models get a 303-hp V8 with GM's Active Fuel Management, which deactivates four cylinders while cruising to save fuel. All use a 4-speed automatic transmission. SS models have a sport suspension. All Impalas except SS are available with a front bench seat for six-passenger seating. SS Impalas and all Monte Carlos have front buckets. Impala comes with curtain side airbags. Monte Carlo offers only front side airbags. ABS and traction control are optional on LS and LT 3.5, standard otherwise. OnStar Assistance is standard, leather upholstery and remote engine start are options.
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Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 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 Toyota Camry. Our Recommended picks include Chevrolet Malibu, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 6, Nissan Altima, and Subaru Outback and Legacy.

New or significantly redesigned models include Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Volkswagen Passat.
News
It appears these Chevrolets will finally return to rear-wheel drive with a model-year 2009 redesign. The basis will be the erstwhile "Zeta" platform, now back on the General Motors agenda after being suspended in 2005. GM's Australian branch remains in charge of the program, which will sire several other rear-drive models, including a reborn Chevrolet Camaro to battle Ford's smash-hit Mustang. Though not yet approved, the Camaro would be patterned on the well-received 2006 concept based on 1969 Camaro styling. No word yet on what the next Impala or Monte Carlo may look like.
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