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| The rear of the 2006 Impala has very large lights in the corners (similar to the current Malibu) and the trunk is body colored, no more plastic across the back. Rumour is that black interior will be an option with the SS. The SS will be available with 5.3 V8 303 hp, not sure if an 18" wheel option will be available on the SS......for those that haven't seen the front of the car that has been shown on many different web sites there is a two piece grille. short rectangular grille above the front bumper that looks like an old style monte carlo.....and below the bumper a very large grille that follows the lines through from the top grille, gold bowtie in the middel of the top grille...the front headlights are very large jewel type that are more on an angle then the current straight across ones. the front hood a little higher at the front with a steep flow over to the grille. the side mirrors are fold away, the rear C pillar window lines flow with the rest of the window lines, the SS has chunky style wheels similar to the new Cobalt SS style wheels...... | |
| I would expect the SS to have 18" rims just like the GP GXP. The wheels in the picture appear to be the wheels from the Cobalt SS. I dont understand why the V8 has 303hp when it has 290hp in the GXP. I think this car looks considerably better than the 500. I want to see the interior. | |
| Someone posted on another website Jan 3rd that the Impala will have 3 levels. Base, LT, SS. The LT will have 17" wheels, with leather interior.....The SS will have 18" wheels and offer leather or cloth interior....2 or three new exterior colors...pictures of the 2006 Impala are suppose to be available on Wednesday...stay tuned! | |
| Pics are here: http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/2005_detroit/la_show/impal- a/pages/1.htm | |
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Sob...now I know how the 1996 Impala Owners felt when they first saw the 2000 Impala. I own a 2000 Impala and looking at the 06, it just isnt even close to appealing. Looks like a bigger less blocky Malibu. But in the end, I must admit that with that big engine, I will be in line to get one. dieing to see the interior and some engine bay pictures. One more thing, I am wondering if they will still offer a police package Impala, and if so it has to pass the 25 Miles at Wide Open Throttle test, which engine will they qualify for that test? |
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...like they took a 2004 Impala and overinflated it by 15 psi. Turboshadow |
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The chevy website has complete pics of the new impala, and after seeing the engine options and interior shots, it really is a world of difference. The new Impala SS really makes up for the lack of engine power chevy gave us for the last 5 years on the older impalas. Just wondering what the pricing will be like. It will be kinda nice to have a V8 in an Impala again, and nice to actually show up some kid with a coffee can strapped to his tail-pipe.
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Replying to: nextmoon (Jan 05, 2005 6:53 am)
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I didnt mind some people saying the 00-05 Impala's were ugly, at least they were distinct and you didnt mistake one for being something else. But the 2006 Impala's are just soooooooo Camry-Accord-pickanyotherimport-ish. Never thought my 2000 Impala would be called good looking, but at least at wont be called Honda or Toyota like the 06 Impala will. Damn, I need to move to Australia, those Holden's really look sharp compared to GM North America's cars. |
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Replying to: dgonzalez13 (Jan 05, 2005 9:12 am)
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