The highlight features that mark the 2009 Chevrolet Impala are its ride quality, acceleration and passenger and cargo room. On the negative side of the car, the fuel economy rates are comparatively low when compared with the other competitor models in its class.
2009 chevrolet impala
Engine
The 2009 Chevrolet Impala comes mostly unchanged. The mid-sized sedan model has the seating capacity to accommodate up to 6-passengers. The 2009 version is offered in four trim versions, namely the base model LS, LT, mid-level LTZ and high level SS. LT and LS models comes powered by a 3.5 liter V6 engine that produces 211 hp at 5800 rpm and torque of 214 lb ft at 4000 rpm, while the other models comes equipped with a 3.9 liter V6 model that delivers 233 hp at 5700 rpm and torque of 235 lb ft at 3200 rpm. It also offers a 5.3 liter V8 engine as optional that has the capacity to generate power up to 303 hp at 5600 rpm and torque of 323 lb ft at 4000 rpm.
Transmission & Mileage
The only transmission available to all the engines is 4-speed automatic. With the V8 engine, the 2009 Chevrolet Impala model can achieve fuel economy of 16 mpg in the city premises and 24 mpg on the highway roads.
