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2009 impala

FEATURES & SPECS

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Trim-Specific Features
Please note: Features to the right may be in addition to, or in place of, features in other trims 		LS 1LS LT 1LT LT 2LT LTZ 1LTZ SS 1SS
16" Steel Wheels 16" Five-Spoke Styled Cast-Aluminum Wheels 17" Machined-Aluminum Wheels 18" Machined-Face Aluminum Wheels 18" Machined-Face Polished, Flangeless Aluminum Wheels
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Carpeted Floor Mats Rear Spoiler Bright Chrome Door Handles Heavy-Duty Four-Speed Automatic, Electronically Controlled Transmission
Auxiliary Audio Input Jack Deluxe Instrumentation Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust Outlets Heated, Power Outside Mirrors Techno Metallic Accents
Cruise Control OnStar4 with Available Turn-by-Turn Navigation9 Foglamps Eight-Way Driver and Six-Way Power Front Passenger Seat
Six-Speaker Audio System Available Luxury Edition Package Universal Home Remote Transmitter
Interior Reading and Center-Mounted Dome Lamps Bose Sound System
Six-Way Power Driver-Seat
Tilt-Wheel Steering Column
PASSKey III+ Theft-Deterrent System
Remote Trunk Release
Trunk Emergency Release Handle

Highlights

Vehicle Key Features
LS 1LS LT 1LT LT 2LT LTZ 1LTZ SS 1SS
3.5L V6 Engine with E853 FlexFuel Capability Standard Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
3.9L V6 Engine with E853 FlexFuel Capability Not Available Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
5.3L V8 Engine with Active Fuel Management Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Four-Wheel Antilock Disc Brakes Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System Not Available Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Touring Suspension Standard Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
Performance-Tuned Suspension Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard Standard
Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Body-Color Rocker Moldings Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Body-Color Power Outside Mirrors Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Two-Sided Galvanized-Steel Body Panels Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Oil-Life Monitor Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Seating for Up to Six Available Available Available Not Available Not Available
Driver Information Center (DIC) Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor (Excludes Spare Tire) Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Flip-and-Fold-Flat Rear Seat Not Available Available Standard Standard Standard
OnStar4 with One-Year Safe & Sound Plan Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Dual-Stage Frontal Air Bags5 with Passenger Sensing System and Thorax Side-Impact Air Bags5 Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo with CD Player/MP3 Playback Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Six-Disc CD Changer Not Available Not Available Available Available Available
XM Radio6 with Three Trial Months Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Bluetooth7 Wireless Technology Not Available Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Cargo Net8 Available Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Windows and Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Remote Vehicle Starter System Not Available Standard Standard Standard Standard
Available Power Sunroof Not Available Available Available Available Available
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel Not Available Available with Luxury Edition Package Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls Not Available Available with Luxury Edition Package Standard Standard Standard
Dual-Zone Climate Controls Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Woodgrain Accents Standard Standard Standard Standard Not Available

Powertrain

Powertrain

Powertrain LS 1LS LT 1LT LT 2LT LTZ 1LTZ SS 1SS
Standard Engine Gas/Ethanol V6 Gas/Ethanol V6 Gas/Ethanol V6 Gas/Ethanol V6 Gas V8
Displacement (liters/ cu in.) 3.5L/214 3.5L/214 3.9L/237 3.9L/237 5.3L/325
Transmission 4 Automatic w/OD 4 Automatic w/OD 4 Automatic w/OD 4 Automatic w/OD 4 HD Automatic w/OD
Horsepower @ RPM 211 @ 5800 211 @ 5800 233 @ 5600 233 @ 5600 303 @ 5600
Torque @ RPM 214 @ 4000 214 @ 4000 240 @ 4000 240 @ 4000 323 @ 4000
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Tri-Link Tri-Link Tri-Link Tri-Link Tri-Link
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Injection Sequential Fuel Injection Sequential Fuel Injection Sequential Fuel Injection Sequential Fuel Injection Sequential Fuel Injection
Axle Ratio 2.86 2.86 3.29 3.29 2.93
4- wheel ABS Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
4-wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System Not Available Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Traction Control System Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Turning circle 38 ft 38 ft 38 ft 40 ft 40 ft
Battery Cold Cranking Amps 600 600 750 750 625
Alternator (amps) 125 125 125 125 135

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions LS 1LS LT 1LT LT 2LT LTZ 1LTZ SS 1SS
Overall Length 200.4 in 200.4 in 200.4 in 200.4 in 200.4 in
Overall Width 72.9 in 72.9 in 72.9 in 72.9 in 72.9 in
Overall Height 58.7 in 58.7 in 58.7 in 58.7 in 58.7 in
Wheelbase 110.5 in 110.5 in 110.5 in 110.5 in 110.5 in
Front Head Room 39.4 in 39.4 in 39.4 in 39.4 in 39.4 in
Second Row Head Room 37.8 in 37.8 in 37.8 in 37.8 in 37.8 in
Front Hip Room 56.4 in 56.4 in 56.4 in 56.4 in 56.4 in
Second Row Hip Room 57.2 in 57.2 in 57.2 in 57.2 in 57.2 in
Front Leg Room 42.3 in 42.3 in 42.3 in 42.3 in 42.3 in
Second Row Leg Room 37.6 in 37.6 in 37.6 in 37.6 in 37.6 in
Front Shoulder Room 58.7 in 58.7 in 58.7 in 58.7 in 58.7 in
Second Row Shoulder Room 58.6 in 58.6 in 58.6 in 58.6 in 58.6 in
Seating Capacity 5 5 5 5 5
Cargo Volume 18.6 ft³ 18.6 ft³ 18.6 ft³ 18.6 ft³ 18.6 ft³
Front Tread Width 62.4 in 62.4 in 62.4 in 62.4 in 62.4 in
Rear Tread Width 61.5 in 61.5 in 61.5 in 61.5 in 61.5 in
Curb Weight 3555 3555 3649 3649 3711

Exterior

Exterior

Exterior LS 1LS LT 1LT LT 2LT LTZ 1LTZ SS 1SS
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Fog Lamps Not Available Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Remote Keyless Entry Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Remote Trunk Release Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Driver Side Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Passenger-Side Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heated Exterior Driver Mirror Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard Available
Heated Exterior Passenger Mirror Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard Available
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Traction Control System Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System Not Available Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Not Available Standard Standard Standard Standard
Steel Wheels Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Tires - Front All-Season Standard Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Compact Spare Tire Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Spoiler Not Available Available Standard Standard Standard

Interior

Interior

Interior LS 1LS LT 1LT LT 2LT LTZ 1LTZ SS 1SS
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Seat Mounted Side Impact Airbag Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Head Curtain Side Impact Air Bags Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Head Curtain Side Impact Air Bags Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Dual Zone Climate Control Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Single Zone Climate Control Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Window Defogger Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof Not Available Available Available Available Available
Sunroof Sunshade Not Available Available Available Available Available
Power Driver Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Passenger Seat Not Available Available Available Standard Standard
Heated Driver Seat Not Available Available Available Standard Standard
Heated Passenger Seat Not Available Available Available Standard Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
Leather-Appointed Seats Not Available Available Available Standard Standard
Split Bench Seats Available Available Available Not Available Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Pass-through or 60/40 split folding rear seats Not Available Available Standard Standard Standard
Driver Lumbar Support Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
CD Changer Not Available Not Available Available Available Available
Premium Sound System Not Available Available Available Standard Available
XM Satellite Radio With Three Trial Months Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
MP3 Playback Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Auxiliary-Audio Input Jack Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Entertainment System Available Available Available Available Not Available
Bluetooth® connectivity Not Available Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Anti-Theft System Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Universal Home Remote Not Available Available Available Standard Available
Power Steering Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel Not Available Available Standard Standard Standard
Electrochromic, Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard Available
Driver Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Visor Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Floor Mats Available Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Floor Mats Available Standard Standard Standard Standard

Safety

Safety

Safety LS 1LS LT 1LT LT 2LT LTZ 1LTZ SS 1SS
Driver Air bags Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air bags Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Thorax Side Impact Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Head Curtain Side Impact Air Bags Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Head Curtain Side Impact Air Bags Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
OnStar Automatic Crash Response Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
OnStar Stolen Vehicle Assistance Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
OnStar Remote Door Unlock Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
OnStar Emergency Services Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
OnStar Roadside Assistance Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Onstar Hands Free Calling Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Onstar Vehicle Diagnostics Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lamps Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Traction Control System Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System Not Available Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Anti-Theft System Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
4- Wheel ABS Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Door Child Security Lockout Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Fog Lamps Not Available Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Remote Keyless Entry Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Remote Vehicle Start Not Available Standard Standard Standard Standard

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency LS 1LS LT 1LT LT 2LT LTZ 1LTZ SS 1SS
EPA Est. Fuel Economy City 19 MPG 19 MPG 17 MPG 17 MPG 16 MPG
EPA Est. Fuel Economy Highway 29 MPG 29 MPG 27 MPG 27 MPG 24 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 17 gal 17 gal 17 gal 17 gal 17 gal

Warranty

Warranty

Warranty LS 1LS LT 1LT LT 2LT LTZ 1LTZ SS 1SS
Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty 3 Years/36,000 Miles 3 Years/36,000 Miles 3 Years/36,000 Miles 3 Years/36,000 Miles 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Powertrain/Drivetrain Limited Warranty 5 Years/100,000 Miles 5 Years/100,000 Miles 5 Years/100,000 Miles 5 Years/100,000 Miles 5 Years/100,000 Miles
Rust Warranty 6 Years/100,000 Miles 6 Years/100,000 Miles 6 Years/100,000 Miles 6 Years/100,000 Miles 6 Years/100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Program 5 Years/100,000 Miles 5 Years/100,000 Miles 5 Years/100,000 Miles 5 Years/100,000 Miles 5 Years/100,000 Miles
 

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The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Click here to see all Chevrolet vehicles' destination freight charges.
2
MSRP less cash offers. Tax, title, license and dealer fees extra. Take new retail delivery by 3/31/2010. Residency restrictions apply. Not available with some other offers. See dealer for details.
3
E85 is a combination of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline. Go to chevy.com/biofuels to see if there is an E85 fuel station near you. NOTE: E85 engines not available in California.
4
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.
5
Always use safety belts and the correct restraint for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with a passenger air bag. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.
6
XM Radio requires a subscription, sold separately by XM after the first 90 days. XM Radio U.S. service only available in the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com.
7
Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which phones are compatible with the vehicle.
8
LS requires available front and rear carpeted floor mats.
9
Requires available Luxury Edition Package.