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Future Vehicles 2009 Chevy Impala RWD
124 messages, Last post on Feb 28, 2008 at 4:33 PM
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As far as the next Impala is concerned, I don't like the idea of any backwards steps in fuel mileage (like they did with the 2006 Impala compared to the 2005). I think 32 mpg highway (3.4 Impala 2004 model) is really good for a car its size and would sacrifice a little power for the fuel mileage. 
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| that GM has a great possibility of cancelling all RWD projects coming up, except for the G6 and the Camaro of 2009. But as for the Impala and the Buik RWD they may be slashed. Reasons they have down is the new gov't standards that are going to come out and the CAFE increase. We all know that FWD's get better fuel economy than RWD, by about 1-3mpg, and if all your models contribute that decline you'll never be able to meet CAFE. | |
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question in Crown Vic topic, as someone mentioned the RWD 2009 Impala, and now I find that it has its own topic... Will the 2009 Impala be of a decent size, say, nearer a Crown vic with a little room???...the current Impala looks to be about the size of a Taurus, and would not be a family sedan in my book... I can't believe it...a GM car has actually piqued my interest... 
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Replying to: marsha7 (May 25, 2007 6:13 pm) Your best best will be to look at a Pontiac G8 when it comes out; my understanding is the Impala will be on the same platform (and probably similar in size).
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Replying to: nosirrahg (May 26, 2007 12:15 pm) 2008 Malibu - 112.3" wheelbase.
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Replying to: lostwrench (May 26, 2007 5:47 pm) Current Impala - 200.4" length 2008 Malibu - 70.3" width Current Impala - 72.9" width Legroom/headroom are almost the same for both cars, but look at shoulder room: 2008 Malibu - 55.9" front/53.9" rear Current Impala - 58.7" front/58.6" rear The longer wheelbase in the new Malibu helps in the legroom dept., but it won't match the current Impala overall in terms of interior space/comfort...but it'll be right in the middle of Camry/Accord territory. So to answer the earlier question regarding the upcoming RWD Impala, I'd bet the new one won't be substantially larger than the current FWD version (at least not growing to Crown Vic dimensions of 212" length/77.3" width/114.6" wheelbase). Current Dodge Charger is 200.1" long, 120.0" wheelbase, 74.5" width; roughly the same size as the Impala except for wheelbase, which I'm sure will be different in the RWD Impala. Hopefully the new Impala will have comparable rear legroom to the Charger/Magnum/300, which combined with a front bench would definitely make it feel like a bigger car. |
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GM indicated June 1/07 that the Zeta program is now on again and the RWD Impala will start production in mid 2010 as a 2011 model. Information also says the 2009/10 Impala will be called the Impala Classic before being put out to pasture. This will probably replace the current LS/LT/LTZ designations.
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Replying to: charts2 (Jun 02, 2007 7:26 am)  Jaunary 2010?
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Replying to: nosirrahg (Jun 02, 2007 2:03 pm)
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Replying to: charts2 (Jun 03, 2007 8:05 am) I'll be looking at the Pontiac G8 when it hits the show rooms and the new Camaro. If I decide a new car is in my future, I may just go for one of those. My GM card will be maxed out at $2000 by then and I doubt they'll allow any more than that toward one of them anyway.
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