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Impressions of the Chevrolet Impala for 2002

Chevrolet introduced the Impala LS in late 2001 to regain its grip on the Sedan market. There are 2 trim levels for the Impala in 2002: . With four doors and spacious seating for five, the front-wheel drive Impala makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Sedan market, including strong offerings from Acura.

2002 Chevrolet Impala LS Specs

The Impala LS is equipped with a General Motors 3.8 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The Buick engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Impala comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The 2002 Impala’s standard fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected MFI style of design. The fuel capacity of the car is 17.00 gallons.

Statistics

The Impala is 200.00 inches long, 73.00 inches wide, and 57.30 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 110.50 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Impala is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $24,025 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $21,983. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

MPG Ratings

The Impala LS received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and twenty nine when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

In 2001 and 2002 the Impala LS was availble in the exterior colors of Black, Bright Red, Dark Carmine Red Metallic, Galaxy Silver Metallic, Medium Bronzemist Metallic, Medium Green Pearl, Navy Blue Metallic, Sandrift Metallic, and White.

What We Think of the Chevrolet Impala

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Impala LS sold well in 2002. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Impala.