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Our Review of the 2000 Chevrolet Impala Base

There’s been a lot of talk about the Chevrolet Impala for 2000. As a leading car in the sedan market the Impala (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a good reputation. The 4-door Impala is especially appealing to broad audience, making it a perfect car to help Chevrolet as a brand in general.

Chevrolet Impala Engine Specs

Standard equipment in the Impala for 1999 and 2000 includes the 3.8 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twelve valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the Buick engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.

The fuel system for the 2000 Impala is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 17.00 gallons.

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

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Impala Base are 73.00 inches wide by 200.00 inches long. It sits 57.50 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.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $22,790 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,853. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the Impala is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2000 Impala gets 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is subpar for a sedan car.

We Think…

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Impala Base sold well in 2000. 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.