2001 Chevrolet Impala

CHEVROLET IMPALA: DELIVERS OUTSTANDING VALUE

Since the introduction of the original Chevrolet Impala in 1958, Impala has become the best-selling passenger car nameplate in Chevrolet history. In 2000, Impala was reborn as a car that lived up to its premier marquee and for 2001; Impala is better than ever. Chevrolet engineers and designers were very careful to follow the seemingly magical formula that had made previous Impalas such a great success. They knew that a car wearing the Impala badge had to offer contemporary looks, great performance, safety, plenty of room for passengers, good cargo space and more amenities than people would expect to get for the price. The most recent Impala delivers on all counts. 'The new Impala lives up to its performance heritage in a way that's right for today,' says Don Parkinson, Impala brand manager. 'We've taken a balanced approach that produces great powertrain performance with excellent fuel economy for a six-cylinder. It also provides a roomy, 6-passenger sedan that is agile and fun to drive while still providing a high level of comfort.'

IMPALA FOR 2001
Two model choices are offered: Impala Sedan and Impala LS.

Even though the latest Impala was just introduced last year, there are few changes for the 2001 model. The biggest news is the addition of the OnStar system as standard equipment on LS and available on the Base Impala. OnStar delivers a combination of safety and security benefits, like automatic air bag notification and emergency assistance with pinpoint location if the customer requires it. Three exterior colors are also introduced: Light Sandrift Metallic, White and Medium Bronzemist Metallic.

PERFORMANCE


IMPALA ROOMINESS AND COMFORT

Impala offers the best of both worlds: full-size room and comfort combined with midsize agility and maneuverability. It can carry as many as six passengers, providing more than 104 cubic feet of passenger room and surrounding driver and passenger alike with an impressive array of standard features. The Impala Sedan provides thoughtful items such as auxiliary lighting in the glove box and trunk, electric rear window defogger, delayed exit/entry lighting, color-keyed electric outside rear view mirrors, intermittent variable-speed windshield wipers and more.When the Impala LS is selected, the list of standard features gets even longer. In addition to the 3.8L V6, Ride and Handling Suspension, sport aluminum wheels and bigger tires, the Impala LS includes items such as: passenger assist grips, a trunk cargo net, split-folding rear seat, cruise control, dual-zone climate controls, and an AM/FM stereo radio with Radio Data System (RDS) technology and speed-compensated volume control. Contributing to the design team for Impala was a group composed of people with disabilities called The Paragon Team, which is part of GM‘s Mobility Team. Through their input, changes made features easier and more ergonomic to operate. Specific items such as grab handles and the placement of ignition and hazard controls on the instrument panel are direct results of input from The Paragon Team.

IMPALA SAFETY & SECÚRITY


Impala boasts more than 140 standard safety features. This combination of features helped Impala achieve a 5-star frontal impact test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for both the driver and front passenger. In addition, Impala received 4 stars in side-impact testing for both front and rear passengers, and all Impala's meet 2003 Federal head impact criteria today. Standard security features include a passive theft-deterrent system and battery rundown protection, as well as engine coolant and oil level monitors. Daytime running lamps with automatic exterior lamp control are also standard on all models helping other drivers see Impala at any time of day.Optional on Impala Sedan and standard on Impala LS are items such as: driver's side-impact air bag, remote keyless entry, traction control, tire inflation monitoring system, and an antilock braking system. Other items available as options on all Impalas include a Driver Information Center that provides a compass, inside/outside air temperatures, a trip computer and Homelink™ system; and an electric sliding sunroof. And for added security all Impalas include a 'limp-home' mode, which allows the car to be driven to a nearby service station after a complete loss of coolant.

IMPALA POLICE PACKAGE

Source - Chevrolet