2002
Chevrolet Impala reviews and buying guide.
2002 Chevrolet Impala
The Impala nameplate
is the best-selling passenger car in Chevrolet history.
Throughout the years customers have embraced the ride,
handling, style and value of the Impala. The 2002 Chevrolet
Impala will continue its great heritage with new standard
amenities and a sport appearance package, which will
be unveiled during an Olympic Torch Relay run.
"The 2002 Chevrolet
Impala builds on the heritage of a great car,"
said Don Parkinson, Impala brand manager. "Impala
sales are strong – currently among the top 10 best-selling
passenger cars. Since its introduction, Americans have
shown they continue to love Impala. It’s just plain
fun to drive."
New amenities for the
new model year:
Driver and front passenger
dual temperature controls allow greater comfort, and
will now be standard on all Impalas. Also standard on
all models is AM/FM stereo with cassette and Radio Data
System (RDS). The RDS-capable stereo may be programmed
to interrupt a cassette or CD with important traffic
bulletins or emergency weather reports. A new premium
sound system delivers enhanced quality with fatigue-free
sound reproduction.
Chevrolet Impala has
new features that enhance the safety and comfort of
the vehicle’s passengers. The LATCH (Lower Anchorages
and Top tethers for Children) system is standardized
and allows child seat use without the vehicle’s
safety belts, making installing child safety seats easier.
A new leather accent
bench seat is available on the LS model.
Two exterior colors are
also introduced: Bright Red and Medium Green Pearl.
Smooth V6 performance
Impala has the highest
fuel economy of any V6 in the industry, coupled with
solid performance (0-60 mph in 9.1 seconds in the LS).
Impala owes its rigidity
and stiffness, quiet ride and terrific suspension to
a carefully engineered chassis and body architecture.
An extruded aluminum engine cradle – a first for
mass production – helps isolate engine noise and
vibration.
Two dependable engines
– the 3400 V6 and the award-winning 3800 V6 –
power the impressive ride. The 3400 V6 provides 180
horsepower and 205 lb-ft of torque, while the 3800 V6
puts out 200 hp and 225 lb-ft of torque.
Roominess and comfort
The Chevrolet Impala
offers unparalleled large car room with midsize exterior
proportions. The base model has room for six passengers
and 18.6 cubic feet of trunk space.
The Chevrolet Impala
Sedan comes well equipped with auxiliary lighting in
the glove box and trunk, electric rear window defogger,
delayed exit/entry lighting, and intermittent variable-speed
windshield wipers. Impala LS has a long list of standard
features, including passenger assist grips, a trunk
cargo net, split-folding rear seat and cruise control.
Safety and security
The National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration rates the vehicle as five-star/five-star
– the highest rating possible – for both front-
and side-impact testing for both front and rear passengers.
Impala has met 2003 Federal head impact criteria since
its introduction.
More than 100 standard
safety and security features make Impala a worry-free
car to drive. Impala LS features a driver’s side-impact
air bag, remote keyless entry, traction control, tire
inflation monitoring system and antilock brakes, all
Optional on Impala Sedan.
Standard features on
all models include passive theft-deterrent system, battery
rundown protection and daytime running lamps. In addition,
a "limp home" mode allows the car to be driven
to a nearby service station even after a complete loss
of coolant.
Sport appearance package/Torchbearers
lead vehicle
To honor the Salt Lake
City Winter Olympic Games, Chevrolet will offer a special
sport appearance package. The package is also on vehicles
that will lead the Olympic Torchbearers, and will travel
through 125 U.S. cities in 65 days.
The special package includes
specific wheels and rear taillamps; a new fascia; 16-inch
pace car aluminum wheels; interior appointments; and
a special gauge package. The vehicle leading the Olympic
Torchbearers will be monochromatic black, however, retail
vehicles will be available in selected colors.
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