Impala vs. the Competition
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denotes a Chevrolet advantage.
2010 Chevrolet
2010 Ford
2010 Hyundai
Impala LT
Taurus SE
Sonata (A5) GLS V6
Performance Specifications
Base Engine
3.5L V6
3.5L V6
1
3.3L V6
1
Horsepower @ rpm
211 @ 5,800
263 @ 6,250
249 @ 6,000
Torque (lb.-ft.) @ rpm
214 @ 4,000
249 @ 4,500
229 @ 4,500
Transmission
4-speed auto.
6-speed auto.
5-speed auto.
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
2
Front-wheel drive*
Suspension, f/r
Ind./ind.
Ind./ind.
Ind./ind.
Steering Type
Power
Power
Variable power-
rack-and-pinion rack-and-pinion
rack-and-pinion
Turning radius (ft./m)
5.8/19.0
6.1/20.0
5.5/17.9
Fuel Capacity(gal./L)
64/14.2
75/16.5
67/14.7
City/Hwy
(L/100km)
10.8/
6.7
11.6/7.2
10.8/6.9
City/Hwy
(mpg)
26/
42
24/39
25/41
Recommended fuel
Regular/
Flex
Regular
Regular
Dimensions and Interior Volume
in mm/inches unless otherwise indicated
Curb weight
1,613/3,556
1,524/3,360
1,569/3,459
Exterior length
5,090/200.4
5,154/202.9
4,800/189.0
Exterior body width
1,851/72.9
1,936/76.2
1,832/72.1
Exterior height
1,491/58.7
1,542/60.7
1,475/58.1
Wheelbase
2,807/110.5
2,868/112.9
2,730/107.5
Front tread
1,585/62.4
1,658/65.3
1,575/62.0
Rear tread
1,562/61.5
1,664/65.5
1,550/61.0
Front legroom
1,076/42.4
1,064/41.9
1,110/43.7
Rear legroom
954/37.6
968/38.1
950/37.4
Front headroom
1,001/39.4
991/39.0
1,020/40.2
Rear headroom
961/37.8
960/37.8
970/38.2
Front hiproom
1,432/56.4
1,430/56.3
1,410/55.5
Rear hiproom
1,452/57.2
1,417/55.8
1,405/55.3
Front shoulder room
1,490/58.7
1,471/57.9
1,460/57.5
Rear shoulder room
1,488/58.6
1,445/56.9
1,445/56.9
Cargo Volume (L/cu. ft.)
527/18.6
569/20.1
595/16.3
Seating Capacity
5/
6
5
5
Vehicle Features
OnStar
Std.
3
NA
NA
Traction Control
Std.
Std.
Std.
Remote Vehicle Start
Std.
NA
NA
Dual-zone climate control
Std.
NA
NA
Universal Home Remote.
Opt.
NA
NA
Driver Information Centre
Std.
Std.
NA
Compass
Std.
NA
NA
Storage under rear seat
Opt.
NA
NA
Cargo Net
Std.
NA
NA
Fully Automatic headlamps
Std.
Std.
NA
Premium audio system
Opt.
NA
NA
Powertrain warranty
60/
160,000
60/100,000
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance
60
/
160,000
60/100,000
36/unlimited
1. Hyundai Sonata is available as 4-cylinder models
2. Ford Taurus SEL V6 is offered as an all-wheel drive model
3 One-year
OnStar
®
Safe & Sound service contract is included. Visit www.onstar.ca for more
information.
5 Keys to Learning
Design and Styling
– 17- and 18-inch wheels and tires
Performance and Handling
– 2 V6 engines to choose from: 211 hp 3.5L and 233 hp 3.9L
– Variable valve timing standard
– FlexFuel standard
Comfort and Convenience
– World-class seating comfort
•
Standard power driver and available power passenger seats
•
Available Nuance leather appointed seating surfaces
•
Available heated front seats
•
Standard dual zone air conditioning
– Base FE1 (LS, LT) and FE3 (LTZ) suspensions
– Standard 4-wheel antilock disc braking system with Electronic
Brakeforce Distribution and traction control
Functionality
– Innovative flip-and-fold-flat rear seat standard on LTZ,
available on LS and LT.
•
Underseat storage with 3 dividers
•
Composite lining for easy cleaning
•
Grocery bag hooks for storage
Technology
– Remote Vehicle Starter System standard LT and LTZ .
Available on LS
– Bluetooth phone interface standard on LT and LTZ.
Available on LS
Quality, Reliability and Durability
– 5-year/160,000-km Powertrain Warranty with Roadside
Assistance and Courtesy Transportation
– Laminated steel front-of-dash panel for quietness
– Oil life monitoring system
Safety and Security
– Standard OnStar
3
– 6 standard air bags including driver and front passenger
frontal, roof rail head curtain side-impact and seat-mounted
thorax side-impact
4
– Passenger Sensing System
4
– StabiliTrak electronic stability control system. Standard
– 5-star frontal crash test ratings by the U.S. government
– Electronic immobilizer theft-deterrent system
4
Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children are safer when
properly secured in a rear seat. See Owner Manual for more information.
2010 Impala
Quick Facts
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Walkaround Summary
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Competitive Comparison
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5 Keys to Learning
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