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2010 Impala (Impala LTZ Shown)






Trim Levels
Base: LS
Mid-level: LT
Up-level: LTZ
Sport: SS

Introduction


With the Malibu and Caprice being positioned to fill the spot (and sales) held by the current FWD Impala, the next generation model is freed to move up market and onto the Zeta RWD platform. This allows for the car to draw on the heritage and goodwill of the Impala name by going retro in it’s look and advertising. This car is squarely positioned to go head to head with the Chrysler 300C. It’s big, bold and uniquely American. While this is an impractical approach to take for the whole Chevrolet lineup as some would like, we thought it suitable for the brand to have one large RWD sedan. That car is the Impala.

In the inside, a balance is struck between retro and modern. There’s a metallic/black piano wood center stack with navigation and modern switchgear. The lighting color selected for this interior is cool blue and prominent throughout the interior. Thin blue LED light piping is found on the center stack and on the edges of the metallic door panel pulls. Some of the innovative things done here in this interior is the retro-style door/dash joining which echoes how it was done in the past, especially during the 1960’s.

One of the concerns of a RWD Impala was CAFÉ. A RWD Impala would get worse fuel economy numbers then the FWD model. Mileage is a now a very big factor in GM’s new vehicle development programs, and this was a concern that had to be addressed. As such the Impala uses the Dual Mode hybrid system, mated to a detuned 3.6L 250HP HF V6/w Direct Injection. This will achieve some very good fuel economy numbers helping to offset the minimal increases by the other models in the line. The base model Impala, LS, starts at $29,450 and is powered by GM’s 3.6L HF making 265HP. Moving up to the LTZ, you get the same engine, making 35 more HP. No Impala lineup would be complete without an outrageous SS model. And the Impala SS is that car, powered by the 7.0L 550HP LS7 V8 found in the C7 Corvette.

This car has been the subject of much internal debate at GM as to it’s future. As well as in the minds of those on GMI, their future has been debated with much passion. Impala is certainly a car that (to a much lesser degree however) has an enthusiast base like the Camaro. Given this, we decided to make an compromise that would please fans, critics and mainstream consumers alike. Our Impala arrives in 2009 as a 2010 model, alongside the Aveo and Beat.

Specifications Sheet


Vehicle Type: Full-Size 4-Door RWD Sedan
Size Comparison: Chrysler 300C
Competitors: Dodge Magnum, Chrysler 300C
Base Platform: Zeta
Drive Wheels: RWD
Engines:
LS: 3.6L 265HP HF V6 - Starting at $29,450
LT: 3.6L 250HP (Detuned) HF V6 w/Dual Mode Hybrid System and Direct Injection
LTZ: 3.6L 300HP HF V6
SS: 7.0L 505HP LS7 V8
Transmissions: 6 Speed Automatic (Standard: LS/ LT/LTZ/SS), DSG 6 (Optional: SS)

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somehow i missed the chevelle



This is our featured RIA Chevrolet concept, the Chevelle. The Chevelle is based on the Zeta platform, and in our Feature, it would actually be positioned as companion vehicle to the Impala sedan. This changes Chevelle from it's traditional standing as a mid-size vehicle to be sold alongside the Malibu in the Chevrolet lineup. With Zeta being very flexible, there is potential for GM to be able to respond to the demands of the market very quickly. A Chevelle going into production has been something discussed at GM, it has not been seriously considered due to a perceived lack of public demand.
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cobalt
Specifications Sheet

Vehicle Type: Compact FWD 4-Door Sedan and 2-Door Coupe
Size Comparison: Current Cobalt
Competitors: Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Honda Civic, Subaru Impreza, Ford Focus
Base Platform: Delta II
Drive Wheels: FWD, AWD (SS)
Engines:
LS: 2.0L 150HP ECOTEC 4 - Starting at $15,250
LT: 2.0L 150HP ECOTEC 4 - Starting at $17,250
LTZ: 2.0L 165HP ECOTEC 4 w/DI - Starting at $20,450
SS: 2.0L 245HP ECOTEC HOT 4 w/DI - Starting at $24,150
Transmissions: 5-speed Manual (Standard: LS), 6 Speed Automatic (Standard: LT/LTZ/SS Optional: LS), 6-Speed Manual (Standard: SS, Optional: LT, LTZ)



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malibu

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/g...500/Malibu.jpg

Specifications Sheet

Vehicle Type: Midsize FWD 5 Passenger Sedan 4-door Sedan, Midsize 4 Passenger Convertible/Coupe, Mid-Size 5 passenger Wagon
Size Comparison: 2008 Malibu
Competitors: Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima
Base Platform: Epsilon II
Drive Wheels: FWD (Standard: LS/LT/LTZ/), AWD (Standard: SS Optional: LT/LTZ)
Engines:
LS: 2.4L 185HP ECOTEC 4 - Starting at $18,950
LT: 2.4L 185HP ECOTEC 4 - Starting at $21,950
Hybrid: 2.0L 150HP ECOTEC 4 w/BAS+ Hybrid System - Starting at $23,950
LTZ 4: 2.4L 185HP ECOTEC 4 - Starting at $24,650.
LTZ V6: 3.0L 295HP HF V6 w/DI - Starting at $27,950
SS: 3.6L 325HP HF V6 w/DI - Starting at $31,250
Transmissions: 5 speed Manual (Standard: LS, Optional: LT), 6 speed Manual (Optional: SS) 6 Speed Automatic (Optional: LS, Standard: LT/Hybrid/LTZ/SS)

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love the bel air/nomad




Specifications Sheet

Vehicle Type: Midsize RWD 4 Passenger 2 door Convertible and 3-Door SportWagon
Size Comparison: 2004 Nomad Concept, 2002 Bel Air Concept
Competitors: VW Eos, Volvo C70
Base Platform: Alpha
Drive Wheels: RWD
Engines:
LT: 2.0L 245HP ECOTEC HOT 4 - Starting at $32,250 (Bel Air), $30,150 (Nomad)
LTZ: 3.0L 295HP HF V6 w/DI - Starting at $36,995 (Bel Air), $33,250
SS: 3.6L 335HP HF V6 w/DI - Starting at $39,250 (Bel Air), $36,250
Transmissions: 6 Speed Automatic (Standard), 6 Speed Manual (Optional: LT/LTZ)
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how about a caprice someone?



Specifications Sheet

Vehicle Type: Full-Size FWD 5 Passenger 4 door Sedan
Size Comparison: Ford Taurus
Competitors: Ford Taurus, Toyota Avalon, Hyundai Azera, Kia Amanti
Base Platform: Extended Epsilon II
Drive Wheels: FWD
Engines:
LS: 3.0L 235HP HF V6 - Starting at $28,950
Hybrid: 3.0L 235HP HF V6 w/BAS+ Hybrid System - Starting at $29,995
LT: 3.6L 250HP HF V6 - Starting at $30,450
LTZ: 3.6L 285HP HF V6 - Starting at $35,950
Transmissions: 6 Speed Automatic
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and the corvette???


Specifications Sheet

Vehicle Type: Large 2-Door 2-Passenger Sports Car
Size Comparison: Current Corvette
Competitors: In a Class of it’s Own
Base Platform: GM Y-Body
Drive Wheels: RWD
Engines:
LT 6.2L 450HP LS3 V8 - Starting at $47,150
Z06: 7.0L 600HP LS7 V8 - Starting at $70,250
SS: 6.2L 750HP Supercharged LS9 V8 - Starting at $115,000
Transmissions: 6 speed Automatic (Optional: LT/Z06/SS), 6 speed manual (Standard: LT/Z06/SS)

 

Omg, sooo ******* nice. I hope they follow through

 

505 hp. Sweet, wonder what that baby will cost.

 

This could be a big break though for chevy.

 

Sure has a lot of cues from the Charger. . .

 

Looks nice. But I don't see the impala looking like that. If anything it will be based off the G8.

 

Thats a good looking line up there. Cant wait til they come out

 

Yup, that is THE dream Chevrolet lineup.

 

I also don't see the impala ending up with an LS7. But either way, looks like a step in the right direction for Chevy.

 

the last ever impala rolled off the production line and the oshawa factory has been retooled to begin producing the new camaro

 

Thats is soooooooooooooooooooooooooo AWESOME!!!!!! I know what I'm getting.

 

thats a crazy lineup...

 

I think I might start saving pennies for the 750hp corvette.

 

Wow ... that Impala is as ugly as the 70's and 80's Caprices!!!

The Corvette and Cobalt look pretty good, but would be dramatically toned down for production.

 

they never make it to production looking like the prototypes.All I can say is it's a move in the right direction!Only reason I bought the wrong wheel drive version is that's all they had!

 

ahhhh! can someone please host the pictures of the impala and post them up again? gminsidenews doesn't work/is blocked on my school's network (for whatever reason), and i can't see them...

 

hope you dont actually think we're getting a RWD impala. it's most likely going to remain FWD. and IF by some miracle we get a RWD it's not going to be packing 500 hp. doesn't hurt to dream though.

 

...And why are the caprice and malibu identical?

 

Somehow i left the chevelle out of the lineup.. that is my pick if i were to stay within the two door chevy family.

i also like to cobalt if they produce it just like that. Then i'd love to see that thing *lightly * modded up against a subaru.

Impala? you can't beat it. So much horsepower. A definite charger beater (from dead stop or roll).

The Nomad is tight too.. take advantage of the two tone paint option and you are good to go.

 

It's a shame we won't have a badass lineup like that. Chevy would never have that many cars in it's lineup. And they surely wouldn't offer all of their cars with manuals either. Those guys are real dreams that came up with all that. And what's up with the Cobalt SS LOSING power. The 08 SS gets the 260hp turbo 2.0L.