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The Chevrolet Impala Base for 2003

Chevrolet Impala Engine Specs: The Impala Base comes outfitted with a Chevrolet 3.4 liter, 6-cylinder motor that uses 12 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is mated to a four-speed transaxle by General Motors. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Impala comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Impala Base are 73.00 inches wide by 200.00 inches long. It sits 57.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 110.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $24,260 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $22,198. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

For the 2003 Impala, the fuel configuration is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 17.00 gallons.

The 2003 Impala gets 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.

Parting Shots

The 2002 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Impala. The 2003 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Impala Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.