The 2009 Chevrolet Impala comes mostly unchanged. The highlight features that mark the model are its ride quality, acceleration and passenger and cargo room. On the negative side, the fuel economy rates are comparatively low when compared with the other competitor models in its class.
2009 Chevrolet Impala SS
Trims & Mileage
Four trims are offered for 2009, the base model LS, LT, LTZ and high-level Impala SS. The 2009 Chevrolet Impala SS is the high performance version among the four trim models. Power to the 2009 Chevrolet Impala SS model comes from a 5.3 liter V8 engine with active fuel management cylinder deactivation system that delivers 303 hp and the engine is mated to four-speed automatic transmission. The mid-sized sedan model can achieve the fuel economy of 19 mpg in the city premises and 29 mpg on the highway roads.
The major competitors to the 2009 Chevrolet Impala SS include Toyota Prius, Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, Saturn Aura and Mazda 5.
Safety Amenities
The standard safety features in the 2009 Chevrolet Impala SS model include curtain side air bags, antilock braking system, front side air bags, antiskid system and traction control. Also standard are wireless cell phone link, sport suspension, 18 inch wheels, remote engine start, heated front seats, and leather upholstery.
