Performance and Refinement Upgrades Define 2006 Chevy Impala and Monte Carlo

Monte Carlo hasn't done so well, but for that matter neither has the rest of the coupe segment, with many having been dropped

To the Monte's credit, it's one of the only midsize coupes on the market that can seat four adults in comfort. (Photo: General Motors of Canada)

by their respective automakers due to sluggish sales. To the Monte's credit, it's one of the only midsize coupes on the market, with ample room in back for large adults and a large, usable trunk.

Dewar is bullish about the new duos' sales potential, stating, "Mid-car represents the largest segment of the industry, and the '06 Impala and Monte Carlo will continue Chevy's leadership there."

Both will be built at GM's Oshawa, Ontario No. 1 plant, which has recently seen more than $350 million USD in upgrades.

The combination of GM's high quality manufacturing process and a much more competitive midsize Impala and Monte Carlo, should give the two cars greater competitive edge than the previous models. (Photo: General Motors of Canada)

Oshawa No. 1 and No. 2 were recognized in J.D. Power's 2004 Initial Quality Survey for building two of the top five highest quality vehicles in the premium midsize segment, one of which was the Monte Carlo. This continues a yearly winning trend that started in 1999, when the new cars debuted.

The combination of GM's high quality manufacturing process and a much more competitive midsize Impala and Monte Carlo, should give the two cars greater competitive edge than the previous models, and help GM gain back some lost marketshare to the Japanese.

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