Chevy Impala

The Chevy Impala is an American classic. This is a full size car built by the Chevrolet division of General Motors introduced in 1958. Interestingly, the Impala was the most expensive passenger model from when it was released through 1965. It has also been one of the best selling cars in the United States, competing against the Ford Galaxie 500 and Plymouth Fury when full-size cars dominated the market. The name comes from the southern African antelope. When you are here with your Brooklyn discount car rental, you will find this is a great choice to see the city. The Impala was produced between 1957 and 1985, 1994-1996, and 1999-present.

Classic cars

When you are here with your Brooklyn discount rental car, you will find the Impala has a distinct look. It has symmetrical triple taillights, which was what gave it its classic look. The early Impala was a metallic emerald green with a white interior and a hardtop styling. From 1958 through 1996, more than 13 million Impalas were sold, more than any other full size car in the history of the automobile.

The latest generation

The latest generation of Impalas was introduced in 2005 at the Los Angeles Auto Show or the 2006 year. The model uses a GM W platform. It has a 3.5 liter V6 engine that produces 211 horsepower. The new Impala features new taillights, different from the four-circle style of the previous generations. The SS model uses the Generation IV small-block V8 in a front-wheel drive Chevy for the first time. The 5.4 L V8 Active Fuel Management produces 303 horsepower. The Impala is capable of a 5.6 second 0-60 mile-per-hour time when you choose this as your discount car rental Brooklyn. The car is 200.4 inches long, 58.7 inches high, and 72.9 inches wide.

2007 updates

In 2007, the Impala received the FlexFuel 3.5 L V6 and Flex Fuel rear badge for the LS, LT, LTZ, 9C1, and 9C3 models. The SS received the same drivetrain, but did not receive the FlexFuel feature due to the high performance nature of the powertrain. There is a tire-pressure monitoring system, cruise control, and a CD player on all models. For the 50th anniversary of the Impala in 2008, there was an anniversary edition made available. When you choose this as your discount rental car Brooklyn, you will find this car has speed and safety. Its great for a small family to travel around the city.

Safety

When you are here renting your Brooklyn discount rental car, you will be happy to know that the Impala has an "acceptable" score for front impact collisions and a "good" score for side impacts on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's crash tests. Side curtain airbags are standards for front and rear rows and after 2009 there are also side torso airbags.

Awards

If this is your choice for your Brooklyn discount car rental, you may learn that the Impala has received a number of awards. It was named Car of the Year in 1977 by Motor Trend magazine. In 2006, 2007, and 2008 it was Fleet Car of the Year by Automotive Fleet and Business Fleet magazines. The Canadian Automobile Association selected the Impala for its 2006 Pyramid Award for Environmental Initiatives for the launch of the ethanol-powered E-85 model.

When you are here with your Brooklyn discount car rental, you will find the Chevy Impala is an American classic. As a midsize car, it is a great size for a small family to explore the area around New York City comfortably and safely, while still getting a good price.