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#73 of 3460 Styling by jae5 Jan 06, 2005 (11:13 am)
I would have to agree with many in this forum that the 2006 Impala looks like a mix of 95 Lumina (smallish grille-opening, bow-tie emblem) and recent Toyota Camry. And the tail-lights are off a Maxima correct? I don't know how the front of the M/C looks (have only seen a 3/4-from-the-rear pic) but I hope it's not like this Impala. Even though I am glad that there will be an available V8, it's FWD and it's just not the same. I'll keep my 66 SS. Still waiting for the return of RWD Impala.   Speaking of styling, is it me, but doesn't a lot of GM's new crop look very Toyota - Acura - Chrysler-ish? If you take a look at the rear of the Cobalt, the outer taillights-quarter panel section looks like they were lifted from the Neon. The rear deck is definitely taken off the Cavalier. And the wing on the SS is a bad mix of an WRX STi/EVO.   I swear the G6 coupe and convert are dead ringers for the Toyota Solara coupe/convert. And from a 3/4-rear look the coupe could also pass as an Acura coupe.     The Impala, already stated it. The HHR, PT Crusier-ish from the A-pillar back. The La Crosse, isn't the front-end a Lexus - Mercedes combo?   Hope I haven't stepped on anyone's toes here and if I offended anyone, I apologize; that was not my intent. I do like the interior and overall improvements GM has been making, but I think the exteriors of most of their products are someone else's Kind of like how most of the new Fords under J. Mays are re-hashed Volkswagens / Audis.
#74 of 3460 2006 Impala by charts2 Jan 06, 2005 (12:51 pm)
The new Impala has the looks of the Maxima, Toyota, Honda, (old Lumina) etc......if that isn't a smart business move!...This new Impala then has something for EVERYONE!! Lets not forget....GM says this is just a mild refresh.......the next generation Impala is coming in 2008-09 on the Zeta platform. Watch for 6 speeed auto, AWD option and up to date Corvette power! ....the back lights of this car are definetly Holden....but have lost the old Impala heritage. I think thats a mistake....they should have worked in the three light sequence somehow.... Replies to this message: jae5 (Jan 07, 2005 10:29 am)
#75 of 3460 by etcarroll Jan 06, 2005 (1:06 pm)
Well - not thrilled with it in pics, but not turned off either. If it's just a refresh, a stop gap between old and Z platform, it will do.   Have 101k on my 01LS, have to pull the trigger on something this year. Any idea on how price on LZ shapes up, esp in comparison to a 300, just under the C level.
#76 of 3460 by vanman1 Jan 06, 2005 (1:07 pm)
There is a mixed bag of styling cues on this 06 Impala but who cares, it works ok and the interior looks great. Impala / Oshawa quality has been extremely good so this car just has to do better than the current dated model.   Personally I like it more with each look. My only reservation is the grill which needs a Chevy bar!
#77 of 3460 Re: Pics [hvan] by nextmoon Jan 06, 2005 (1:25 pm)
Replying to: hvan (Jan 05, 2005 11:34 am) I agree the front end loops very similiar to an Accord. The tail end looks like it came from Mitsubushi (Lancer?).
#78 of 3460 Impala 2006 interior by charts2 Jan 06, 2005 (2:27 pm)
If you go to Google....then to...chevrolet news..then chevrolet impala monte carlo to get v8's for 2006 the (clicklast page) it shows a great shot of the interior of the 2006 SS in black.....nothing to complain about this!!
#79 of 3460 2006 Impala interior #2 by charts2 Jan 06, 2005 (2:32 pm)
Correction on that last post......after chevrolet news....click... GM inside news forums-chevrolet.....then chevrolet impala montecarlo to get v8s for 2006 (click last page)
#80 of 3460 by theo2709 Jan 06, 2005 (3:33 pm)
The 3.5L Engine isn't the same one that's in the Malibu and G6. That 3.5 is a bigger version of the old 3400 that's in the Rendezvous and Equinox. The 3.5 in the Impala is a smaller version of the 3.9L, which means it has VVT and all the other goodies.
#81 of 3460 Re: 2006 Impala/ alpha 01 [charts2] by alpha01 Jan 06, 2005 (3:53 pm)
Replying to: charts2 (Jan 06, 2005 10:14 am) Right right. Its an American Revolution! Of sales to rental fleets!   In all seriousness though, I think the new Cobalt looks to be a fine small car, and I'd like to see GM do well with it. I feel the same way about Impala for the larger class, as long as the prices are sane and the vehicle isnt pushed off to fleet sales. With decent powertrains, good interior materials quality, and a good ride/handling compromise, I think its possible.   And no, I dont have a lot of time on my hands, I just spend way too much of a scarce resource on edmunds!     ~alpha
#82 of 3460 2006 impala upgrades/Alpha 01 by charts2 Jan 06, 2005 (5:33 pm)
Alpha 01: I'm just pushing your buttons!.... Major improvements on the front and rear brakes....New stronger boxed frame rails in the engine compartment to handle increased torque.....more sound deadening throughout the car.Major improvements to the suspension for better handling and quiteness & smoothness...new quiet steel used (similar to ford) new revamped power steering pump. Stronger sway bars...ENGINE TORQUE numbers...3.5....220 ft lbs......3.9...245 ft lbs....5.3......3.23 ft lbs....... TIRES: on the SS......P 235/50 18" (performance) Goodyear Eagle RS-A......and dozens of other improvements over the old Impala I haven't got time to list.......The Impala will be available early Summer, the Monte Carlo in the early Fall.....

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