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[[Image:06-08 Chevrolet Impala SS.jpg|175px|thumb|left|Chevrolet Impala SS]]
[[Image:06-08 Chevrolet Impala SS.jpg|175px|thumb|left|Chevrolet Impala SS]]
The 2006 Impala was introduced at the 2005 [[Los Angeles Auto Show]]. Like the [[Buick LaCrosse]], this model uses the updated [[GM W platform]]. The base engine is a 3.5 liter (214 cu in) [[V6]] producing {{convert|211|hp}}.<ref name="LZEspecs">http://media.gm.com/us/powertrain/en/product_services/2008/Spec%20Sheet/HVV6/08_LZ4.xls</ref> The new Impala features new taillights, different from the four-circle style of the previous generation. The most notable news about the model, though, is the ''SS'' model's use of the [[GM LS engine|Generation IV small-block]] [[V8]] in a front-wheel drive Chevrolet for the first time, and the first V8 in a Chevrolet sedan since the 1996 Caprice: the new 5.3 liter (325 cu in) V8 (with [[Displacement on Demand]], now called Active Fuel Management or AFM) produces {{convert|303|hp}}.<ref name="LS4specs">http://media.gm.com/us/powertrain/en/product_services/2008/Spec%20Sheet/Gen%20IV/2008%20Gen%20IV%20Car/08_LS4.xls</ref> With the  use of the 5.3 liter LS4 V8, the Impala SS is capable of a 5.6 second {{convert|0|-|60|mph|adj=on}} time and a quarter-mile time of 14.2 seconds traveling at {{convert|101|mph}}.<ref>[http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/family_four_doors/2006_chevrolet_impala_ss_road_test+page-4.html 2006 Chevrolet Impala SS - Road Test / Family Four Doors / Car Shopping / Hot Lists / Reviews / Car and Driver - Car And Driver<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The car is 200.4 inches (5,091 mm) long, {{convert|58.7|in|0}} high, and 72.9 inches (1,851 mm) wide. Available trim levels are LS, LT, LTZ and the aforementioned SS. [[File:06-09 Chevrolet Impala police.jpg|left|thumb|175px|Chevrolet Impala police model]] Also updated are the 9C1 & 9C3 trim levels for Police Package models, which do not have the civilian SS's {{convert|303|hp}} V8 engine available, but instead use the 3.9 liter (237 cu in) V6.<ref name="LZG/9specs">http://media.gm.com/us/powertrain/en/product_services/2008/Spec%20Sheet/HVV6/08_LZG.xls</ref> The reason for this is that the Police Sedans utilize the SS radiator and cooling system as an upgrade from the standard 3.9 liter engine (used in the Impala LTZ). GM did not wish to design a specific radiator and cooling system to equip a low-production V8 police vehicle. Also, the heavy-duty steel wheels were not redesigned, and as such, the Police Sedan uses the original center caps or the older style wheel covers. A factory spoiler is an available option, and cruise control and a CD player are standard.
The 2006 Impala was introduced at the 2005 [[Los Angeles Auto Show]]. Like the [[Buick LaCrosse]], this model uses the updated [[GM W platform]]. The base engine is a 3.5 liter (214 cu in) [[V6]] producing {{convert|211|hp}}.<ref name="LZEspecs">http://media.gm.com/us/powertrain/en/product_services/2008/Spec%20Sheet/HVV6/08_LZ4.xls</ref> The new Impala features new taillights, different from the four-circle style of the previous generation. The most notable news about the model, though, is the ''SS'' model's use of the [[GM LS engine|Generation IV small-block]] [[V8]] in a front-wheel drive Chevrolet for the first time, and the first V8 in a Chevrolet sedan since the 1996 Caprice: the new 5.3 liter (325 cu in) V8 (with [[Displacement on Demand]], now called Active Fuel Management or AFM) produces {{convert|303|hp}}.<ref name="LS4specs">http://media.gm.com/us/powertrain/en/product_services/2008/Spec%20Sheet/Gen%20IV/2008%20Gen%20IV%20Car/08_LS4.xls</ref> With the  use of the 5.3 liter LS4 V8, the Impala SS is capable of a 5.6 second {{convert|0|-|60|mph|adj=on}} time and a quarter-mile time of 14.2 seconds traveling at {{convert|101|mph}}.<ref>[http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/family_four_doors/2006_chevrolet_impala_ss_road_test+page-4.html 2006 Chevrolet Impala SS - Road Test / Family Four Doors / Car Shopping / Hot Lists / Reviews / Car and Driver - Car And Driver<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The car is 200.4 inches (5,091 mm) long, {{convert|58.7|in|0}} high, and 72.9 inches (1,851 mm) wide. Available trim levels are LS, LT, LTZ and the aforementioned SS. [[Image:06-09 Chevrolet Impala police.jpg|left|thumb|175px|Chevrolet Impala police model]] Also updated are the 9C1 & 9C3 trim levels for Police Package models, which do not have the civilian SS's {{convert|303|hp}} V8 engine available, but instead use the 3.9 liter (237 cu in) V6.<ref name="LZG/9specs">http://media.gm.com/us/powertrain/en/product_services/2008/Spec%20Sheet/HVV6/08_LZG.xls</ref> The reason for this is that the Police Sedans utilize the SS radiator and cooling system as an upgrade from the standard 3.9 liter engine (used in the Impala LTZ). GM did not wish to design a specific radiator and cooling system to equip a low-production V8 police vehicle. Also, the heavy-duty steel wheels were not redesigned, and as such, the Police Sedan uses the original center caps or the older style wheel covers. A factory spoiler is an available option, and cruise control and a CD player are standard.


The interior has been completely redesigned. The 2006 Impala featured a wood trim center console with chrome accents on all major control buttons. The dashboard featured a chrome Impala logo embedded in the wood grain trim that runs across the front of the vehicle and onto the doors. The new control knobs found throughout the vehicle's cockpit are similar to those found in the new Buick models as well as the [[Cadillac DTS]], all of which feature a similar center console. Another interior revision is the location of the cupholders, which are now concealed beneath the mid-section of the vehicle's center console.
The interior has been completely redesigned. The 2006 Impala featured a wood trim center console with chrome accents on all major control buttons. The dashboard featured a chrome Impala logo embedded in the wood grain trim that runs across the front of the vehicle and onto the doors. The new control knobs found throughout the vehicle's cockpit are similar to those found in the new Buick models as well as the [[Cadillac DTS]], all of which feature a similar center console. Another interior revision is the location of the cupholders, which are now concealed beneath the mid-section of the vehicle's center console.
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===2008===
===2008===
[[File:Chevrolet Impala FlexFuel 34 MIA 12 2008 with logo.jpg|thumb|175px|right|[[E85]] [[Flexible-fuel vehicle|FlexFuel]] Chevrolet Impala LT 2009.]]
[[Image:Chevrolet Impala FlexFuel 34 MIA 12 2008 with logo.jpg|thumb|175px|right|[[E85]] [[Flexible-fuel vehicle|FlexFuel]] Chevrolet Impala LT 2009.]]
The Impala receives the [[Flexible-fuel vehicle|FlexFuel]] feature seen in other GM vehicles on the LS, LT, LTZ, 9C1 and 9C3 models. The SS retains the same drivetrain and does not receive the FlexFuel feature due to the high performance nature of the powertrain. The Police Sedans receive the FlexFuel feature to compete against the [[Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor]], which also received a similar feature allowing it to utilize [[E85]]. Also, the 9C1 and 9C3 begin coming equipped with an external trunk lock tumbler. Neither feature is available to the civilian version of the car.
The Impala receives the [[Flexible-fuel vehicle|FlexFuel]] feature seen in other GM vehicles on the LS, LT, LTZ, 9C1 and 9C3 models. The SS retains the same drivetrain and does not receive the FlexFuel feature due to the high performance nature of the powertrain. The Police Sedans receive the FlexFuel feature to compete against the [[Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor]], which also received a similar feature allowing it to utilize [[E85]]. Also, the 9C1 and 9C3 begin coming equipped with an external trunk lock tumbler. Neither feature is available to the civilian version of the car.


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