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2001 Chevrolet Impala Review
Mid-size performer offers handling and interior room.
2001 Impala Review Summary & Specifications
When the Impala was introduced as a new model in 2000, Chevrolet was aiming for a car to carry the heritage behind that famous name. The result is a capable, quick, and fun car that drives nothing like Impalas of old. And that's good news. You can bet there was debate whether to dredge up the image of old ill-handling Impalas by resurrecting the name, but for younger generations who never knew the older versions of the car, "Impala" will mean something entirely different.The Impala delivers excellent value among mid-size sedans, with decent handling, immediately recognizable design cues, and a long-list of amenities.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | Phil Berg |
| Model Lineup | Impala ($19,149), Impala LS ($23,225) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.8-liter 12v V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 180-hp 3.4-liter ohv V6; 200-hp, 3.6-liter ohv V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual airbags, driver's side airbag, daytime running lamps, structural headliner, three rear child-seat tethers |
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| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Oshawa, Ontario |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-222-1020 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chevrolet.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 19149 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Impala LS ($23,225) |
| Standard Equipment | (LS) air conditioning, ABS, traction control, aluminum wheels, tire inflation monitor, rear-window defroster, power locks, remote keyless entry, power heated mirrors, cruise control, power windows, variable intermittent wipers, fog lights, split rear seatback, 6-way power driver's seat, AM/FM/cassette stereo with RDS, rear spoiler |
| Destination Charge | 610 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | AM/FM RDS cassette and CD stereo ($223); 1SB Preferred Equipment Group ($396) includes trip computer, Homelink transmitter, theft deterrent system, compass; leather interior ($625); leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio controls ($171); front seat heaters, power passenger seat controls ($425) |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 25675 |
| Horse Power | 200 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 225 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 20/29 |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 |
| Length/Width/Height | 200.0/73.0/57.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | 62.0/61.3 |
| Turning Radius | 38.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 6 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.2/56.5/42.2 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.8/55.7/38.4 |
| Trunk Volume | 18.6 |
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| Towing Capacity | 1000 |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 3466 |
| Stock Tires | P225/60R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 |
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