The 3.5 and 3.9 L engines were dropped in favor of a single, 3.6 L LFX that delivers 302 hp (225 kW) and 262 lb⋅ft (355 N⋅m) of torque. The Impala SS badge was resurrected at the 1992 Detroit Auto Show as a concept car designed by GM designer Jon Moss. Sales of the 1966 Impala SS dropped by more than 50% to around 117,000 units; this was mainly due to the sport/performance car market switching from full-sized models to intermediates (including Chevrolet's own Chevelle SS396 and Pontiac GTO), along with the emerging market for the even smaller pony car market created by the Ford Mustang in 1964 that Chevrolet would respond to with the Camaro for 1967. Excludes L models. Each trim level includes a generous amount of standard equipment: LS Includes: 2.5L EcoTec Inline Four-Cylinder (I4) gasoline engine, six-speed automatic transmission, Eighteen-inch (18") black-painted steel wheels with full plastic wheel covers, 4.2-inch (4.2") color LCD radio with Bluetooth (2014-2017 models), eight-inch (8.0") Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system (2018-2019 models), 100-watt six-speaker audio system, keyless entry, premium cloth seating surfaces (2014-2017 models), premium cloth seating surfaces with leatherette trim (2018-2019 models), power-adjustable front driver's bucket seat, OnStar with 4G LTE Wi Fi capabilities (2015-2019 models), leather-wrapped steering wheel, split-folding rear bench seat, color-keyed exterior door handles, and black side mirrors. The Impala SS did not get the 9C1's external oil-to-air engine oil cooler, nor were all the body mounts secured (the standard Caprice and Impala SS were assembled at the factory with the front three body mounts missing one of the rubber cushions, while the 9C1 was assembled with all rubber cushions in place). The Impala emblems on rear sail panels as well as the rear decklid badge on LS models were deleted. The Australian Impala was the first American post-war import to come standard with a V8 engine. Five new colors were introduced: Siren Red Tintcoat, Citron Green Metallic, Heather Gray Metallic, Mosaic Black Metallic, and Green Envy Metallic; six colors were dropped: Autumn Bronze, Red Rock, Crystal Red Tintcoat, Ashen Gray, Silver Topaz, and Champagne Silver. It was named Impala after the graceful African antelope, and this animal became the car's logo. [74], The 2014 Impala came standard with 18 inch wheels (19, and 20 inch offered in higher trims), low profile HID Headlights and LED daytime running lights (On LTZ trim) and offered three engines; a 2.5 L 4-Cylinder (the first time the Impala will use this type), a 2.4 L 4-Cylinder with hybrid-assist technology, and a 3.6 L V6. This was the only year of the 1971–1976 models the Impala had a different front end design than the Caprice Classic, as other years used either a grille insert or previous year Caprice front to distinguish the two. There are also smaller buttons for more specific actions like changing audio tracks. During that time both versions were sold in the United States and Canada. For the 2016 model year, the Impala went from five to four trim levels: LS, LT1, LT2, and LTZ2. This situation changed when GMC rebadged the full-size Jimmy as the Yukon in 1991. In 1974, the rear bumper was redesigned with shock absorbers to meet the upgraded standards and new tail lights were added. The 1967 Impala SS was less decorated than other Impalas; Super Sports had black grille accents and black-accented body-side and rear fender moldings. Powerglide remained optionally available for six-cylinder cars until the 1973 models. The entire B-body line, consisting of the Chevrolet Caprice, Impala SS, and Buick Roadmaster, was discontinued, as GM wanted more assembly lines to be able to produce more profitable SUVs. The 1965–1970 GM B platform is the fourth best selling automobile platform in history after the Volkswagen Beetle, Ford Model T and the Lada Riva. The 9C1 was a base model with a stronger suspension and the 3.8 liter (231 cu in) V6 engine. This was also the last year the top station wagon model would have the Nomad name. Sport Coupe models featured a "bubbleback" roof line style for 1961, and a unique model, the 2-door pillared sedan, was available for 1961 only. A limited-edition Spirit of America package was offered in 1974 on Sport Coupe models; primarily an appearance package, it featured white or blue body paint, a white full vinyl top, white upholstery with red or blue trim, color-keyed seat belts and floormats, special wheel covers, optional white rally wheels, sports-styled dual remote outside rear view mirrors, a vinyl body side molding insert, and red pin-striping. [citation needed], Another potential safety hazard, affecting Impalas of model years 2007 and 2008, is premature rear tire wear caused by defective rear suspension components. Rocker panel trim was deleted. This Impala mostly sold to fleet operators, with private buyers accounting for a quarter of sales.[56]. [88], GM later reversed course and made plans to idle the Detroit-Hamtramck and Oshawa assembly facilities and retire the Impala nameplate. The 2006 Impala was introduced at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show in January. The 1966 Impala SS was facelifted with a revised grille and new rectangular taillights that replaced the triple round units. The dashboard featured a chrome Impala logo embedded in the wood grain trim that runs across the dashboard and onto the doors. The consolidated plant in Oshawa, Canada continued making the Impala Limited, along with the Chevrolet Equinox. 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The 1959 Chevrolet Impala was redesigned. These two engines were the replacements for several older Chevy engines: the 3.1-liter V-6, 3.4-liter V-6 and 4.3-liter V-6. The 2018 model year Impala went from four trims to three: LS, LT, and Premier. Starting for the 1962 model year, the Impala SS was an appearance package limited to hardtop coupe and convertible coupe models, available with all engines in the Impala series starting with the base 235 cu in (3.9 L), 135 hp (101 kW; 137 PS) inline-6 through 1967, though the big-block engines and heavy-duty parts could still be ordered. The primary difference between the LT1 in the Impala and the LT1 that was in the Corvette and Camaro was that the Impala engine was fitted with cast-iron cylinder heads instead of aluminum ones, and a camshaft that was designed more for low-end torque than high-end horsepower. Canadian buyers got the choice of a lower priced companion to the Impala Sport Coupe, the Bel Air Sport Coupe, which used the same body but featured Bel Air trim. The Z24 package also included a special hood with fake chrome-plated intake. [90][91] The final Chevrolet Impala was built at the Detroit/Hamtramck assembly plant on February 27, 2020. Powertrains consisted of mostly V8 engines. Over the decades the system proved durable and successfully protected front passengers in front-end collisions. Power brakes were $43. at 3,200 rpm in 2004 and 2005; 221 ft.-lb. The available V8s were reduced to seven, in 283-cu in or 348-cu in displacements. New front bumpers that wrapped around the grille and horizontal taillights were in the rear bumper. [12] However, this frame was not as effective in protecting the interior structure in a side impact crash, as a traditional perimeter frame. For 1958, GM was promoting their fiftieth year of production, and introduced anniversary models for each brand; Cadillac, Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Chevrolet. It was the last retail Impala to be offered with optional bench seat and column shift transmission. Seven months later, the basic design was developed. As such, it got much of the equipment formerly available only to law enforcement and government agencies. [54][55] Like the Buick LaCrosse, the ninth generation Impala used the updated GM W platform. [81], The 2020 model year Impala (its final year for the sedan) dropped the LS trim, leaving only the LT and Premier level trims. The L72 engine was not available in 1967, but a L36 Turbo-Jet V8 was optional. The package also included upgraded tires on station wagon wheels, springs, shocks and special sintered metallic brake linings. Inside, the car came with a central console with cup holders (1994 and 1995 models) and a storage compartment, leather seats embroidered with the Impala SS logo, and a standard leather-wrapped steering wheel. Optional features for the 2014 model included "full-speed-range adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking, forward collision alert, lane departure warning, side blind zone alert, rear cross traffic alert, rear camera and rear-park assist."[75]. Although sales of 1969 Z24-optioned Impalas increased to approximately 2,455 units from the 1,778 Z03-optioned units of 1968, and high-powered big-block V8 engines continued to be available, there would be no Impala SS for 1970. The changes in the automobile marketplace resulted in Chevrolet redesigning the Impala once again in 1976 to meet changing demands. Also released with this version were the 9C1 Police Package, first released in 2000, as well as the 9C3 Undercover Police Package first released in 2001. Interiors held a two-spoke steering wheel and color-keyed door panels with brushed aluminum trim. Radios (centrally mounted) and heaters were locally sourced and wipers parked in the center of the windscreen. The LS trim, previously available only with the four-cylinder engine, became available with the V6 engine in addition to the four-cylinder engine. The RHD cars — Chevrolet or equivalent Pontiac (built on Chevrolet frames and using Chevrolet engines in Canada) — all used a right hand drive version of the left hand drive 1961 Pontiac dashboard. Caprices received tufted upholstery, wood grained accents on the dashboard and specialty pulls on the insides of the doors. [19] SS models continued to feature the engine-turned aluminum trim. The signature taillight assembly had an "upside-down U" shaped aluminum trim strip above the taillights, but the individual lights were surrounded by a body-colored panel. Painted emerald green metallic, with a white interior, the Impala concept car featured hardtop styling. [38] Options available on all models included a sunroof, OnStar system, Driver Information Center with built-in HomeLink system, heated power front seats, and 16 inch 1990s SS-inspired wheels. 1965 Super Sport exteriors differed only slightly from regular Impalas. Copyright 2021 Leaf Group Ltd. / Leaf Group Media, MSN Autos: Comparing 2004 Through 2007 Chevy Malibu, MSN Autos: Comparing 2006 Through 2007 Chevy Monte Carlo, MSN Autos: Comparing 2006 Through 2011 Chevy Impala, MSN Autos: Comparing 2004 Through 2005 Chevy Colorado. The "S" was available in both a 4-door sedan and station wagon, and effectively replaced the Bel Air for the U.S. market (the Bel Air continued in production in Canada until 1981). Due to a shortage of the unique five-spoke aluminum wheels, only 6,303 cars were sold. The SS model used the Generation IV small-block V8, the first to do so in a front-wheel-drive Chevrolet, and the first V8 in a Chevrolet sedan since the 1996 Caprice. [68] The tenth generation Impala was the first North American sedan in 20 years to earn Consumer Reports' top score, with a score of 95 of a possible 100 points.[56][69]. Pillarless hardtops were discontinued, the result of rumors of federal rollover standards looming in the near future. It also came with the option for a rear vinyl bench seat as well as front cloth bucket or bench seats, both cloth front and rear seats, or vinyl front and rear seats. Redesigned in 1965, the Impala set an all-time industry annual sales record of more than 1 million units in the United States. Unfortunately Chevy did not offer ACRS in 1974; however it was offered in Oldsmobile, Buick, and Cadillac models that year as an option and did save lives. Side-curtain airbags are standard for front and rear rows; side torso airbags previously unavailable became standard on all trim levels beginning with the 2009 model year. The SS was the top-of-the-line model, which offered a 5.3 L V8 engine, heated leather SS embroidered seats, unique eighteen-inch machined-finished alloy wheels, and SS badging (The 2006–09 model was the first Impala with a V8 engine since 1996).