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2003 Chevrolet Impala Review
Modern efficiency with a link to the past.
2003 Impala Review Summary & Specifications
The Chevrolet Impala delivers excellent value among mid-size sedans, with decent handling, immediately recognizable design cues, and a long list of amenities. It honors the heritage of the original Impala, without reviving the old car's excessive bulk. But even for a younger generation who never knew the older car, the Impala name will still stand for a great family-car value
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | Phil Berg |
| Model Lineup | Impala ($20,235); Impala LS ($24,025) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.8-liter ohv 12-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 180-hp 3.4-liter ohv 12-valve V6; 200-hp 3.8-liter ohv 12-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual airbags, structural headliner, three LATCH rear child-seat tethers |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | driver's side-impact airbag, ABS and traction control |
| 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 | 20325 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Impala LS ($24,025) |
| Standard Equipment | dual-zone climate control, ABS, traction control, aluminum wheels, tire inflation monitor, rear-window defroster, power locks, remote keyless entry, power heated mirrors, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel, power windows, variable intermittent wipers, fog lights, split rear seatback, six-way power driver''s seat, AM/FM/cassette stereo with RDS, OnStar, rear spoiler |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Preferred Equipment Group 1SB ($785) includes steering wheel audio controls, trip computer, HomeLink transmitter, theft deterrent system, compass; AM/FM RDS cassette and CD stereo ($445) leather interior ($625); power passenger seat ($325) |
| Destination Charge | 635 |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 26840 |
| Horse Power | 200 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 225 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 20/30 |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 |
| Length/Width/Height | 200.0/73.0/57.3 |
| Track Front/Rear | 62.0/61.1 |
| Turning Radius | 38.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 6 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.2/56.5/42.2 |
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| 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 | 3450 |
| Stock Tires | 225/60R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 |
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