Performance and Refinement Upgrades Define 2006 Chevy Impala and Monte Carlo

New V8 with Cylinder-Deactivation Powers Upgraded SS Models

Despite being popular among police fleet buyers and NASCAR aficionados respectively, the current Chevrolet Impala and

The new 2006 Impala and Monte Carlo were introduced yesterday at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show by General Motors North America President Gary Cowger. (Photo: General Motors of Canada)

Monte Carlo are overwhelmed by much of their competition.

GM expects its new 2006 Impala and Monte Carlo, introduced yesterday at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, will find a much broader spectrum of buyers due to improved performance, all-new interiors and updated styling.

"The '06 Impala and Monte Carlo deliver more of what customers want from a large sedan or coupe - uncompromising roominess, but

GM is expecting the new Impala and Monte Carlo to attract a much broader spectrum of buyers. (Photo: General Motors of Canada)

with the performance and styling of a sports car," commented Chevrolet general manager Brent Dewar.

Chevy has cleaned up the look of both cars, with each appearing nearly identical to one another from the front. A thin, horizontal grille opening is understated, yet adds a sporty touch to what is otherwise a fairly conservative design. SS models get a racier lower valance that integrates a second horizontal grille opening, filled with a black-diamond crosshatch pattern - a treatment that mirrors that in the upper SS grille.