Overview & Reviews

The Impala receives significant updates for 2006. On the outside, Chevrolet has altered the Impala's styling with new headlights, taillights and wheels. The SS trim also gets a unique grille this year. Inside, the Chevy car features updated audio systems, a redesigned instrument panel, new seats, standard side curtain airbags and an available fold-flat rear seat. Mechanical changes include a stronger body structure, retuned suspension geometry for enhanced stability and improved braking systems. There are also new engines for the Impala: a base 3.5-liter V6, an upgraded 3.9-liter V6 and a new 5.3-liter V8 for the SS trim, which replaces last year's supercharged V6. Finally, the lineup of trim levels has been shuffled slightly to accommodate a new luxury-oriented LTZ trim.

• Six-passenger seating availability, powerful and efficient engine choices, clean interior styling, standard side curtain airbags.

• Soft suspension and vague steering detract from handling dynamics, SS has to put its 300 hp through the front wheels.

User Reviews:

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  The Impala is Back - 2006 Chevrolet Impala
  By SpW - October 25 - 2:16 pm

  The Impala is a great car. I really appreciate the size of the auto and the gas mileage. Its very sleek and seems to be solidly built.

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  One of the best cars I have ever owned! - 2006 Chevrolet Impala
  By priggly - October 10 - 5:28 am

  I have now owned my 2006 Chevrolet Impala SS for over three years and have no complaints whatsoever. The car is quiet, fast, comfortable and without problems of any kind. I have had the power steering hose replaced plus the battery, both under warranty, and otherwise, no problems. The car is very fun to drive with its 5.3 liter engine and 303 HP plus 323 lb.-ft. of torque. It will snap your neck back into the head rest in a hurry, that is for sure! The quality of the car is certain. All the switches and controls are solid and feel like they are in a car costing much more. The sound system is of high quality and sounds great regardless of the genre of music played. The XM is fabulous.

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  Great car - 2006 Chevrolet Impala
  By Tom - October 7 - 3:40 am

  I just bought my new Impala LS. The base model has everything I need. Onstar side, impact airbags, Power windows, locks, 8way power drivers seat and a 211HP V6. It has great handling and pickup. I would recommend this car to anyone.

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  One of the best cars I have ever owned! - 2006 Chevrolet Impala
  By priggly - October 5 - 2:18 am

  I have now owned my 2006 Impala SS for forty months and have to say that it is absolutely one of the very best cars that I have ever owned. It is blindingly fast, exceedingly comfortable, handles very well, quiet, solid, free of problems and generally of extreme quality. I have had very few problems with the car and which are limited to a bad battery which was replaced under warranty and a defective power steering hose/clamps, also done under warranty. The dealer service experience has also been unparalleled with polite, competent and thoroughly professional service each and every time I have taken the car in for service. I have been most impressed with the level of professionalism.

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  Real Sleeper - 2006 Chevrolet Impala
  By Clark - September 13 - 2:46 pm

  Excellent fit, finish, and materials. Performance and economy are nicely balanced; 3500 miles and already exceeding 30 mpg averages in highway driving. Variable valve timing gives power and economy. Handling is not on par with my 83 VW GTI, but it wasnt stock, either. Interior comfortably accomodates my teenage daughters and all their accoutrements. Bucket seats are significantly improved from previous years versions. Fold down rear set is a convenient touch--and the seating doesnt suffer in comfort.

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  Disappointed - 2006 Chevrolet Impala
  By Dave - September 8 - 12:32 pm

  My Wife and I were first very excited to get a newer Impala ours is an 06, the fact that I was not given the vehicle history up front should have warned me off. our first problem was the trans. we lost 2nd gear, then the rotors warped at 39000 miles, then the truck started rusting out and also the passenger side front door panel started to rust. After I finally received a copy of the cars history before I bought it I was shocked there were 3 pages of repairs on the car. I am still having trouble with 1st gear shifting hard and sometimes being sluggish to shift at all, and as far as gas mileage this car has never done better than 17 mpg period.

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  Our Impala gets 28 mpg - 2006 Chevrolet Impala
  By Jayne - August 17 - 8:17 am

  I was afraid of buying another American car. Last Pontiac gave us loads of trouble. We bought the 2006 Impala sedan new and have been pleasantly surprised. Thus far, it has been as reliable as the Honda Accord I drove in the past. I dont understand why they are giving this car such low fuel mileage ratings. Our car has the V6 engine and is 4- door sedan. We average 28 mpg. Recently someone backed out of parking lot same time as me and our bumpers hit. It just scratched a little paint on my bumper. All things considered, I would buy another American car, especially the Impala.

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  Not built in America - 2006 Chevrolet Impala
  By jimmy - August 7 - 3:26 am

  Why wasn’t this car made in America it is an American car? My wife hit a curb with the car and knocked off molding, cost over 800 dollars to replace a small piece of molding. The car had 650 miles on it, but I do like the car. It rides good and is fun to drive. I am 62 and bought my first Impala in 1963. I have always been a Chevy man. I have bought 2 GMC Jimmys and a Chevy truck. I hope General Motors makes a comeback and knocks the socks off the foreign cars

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  Great Car - 2006 Chevrolet Impala
  By NYGLT56 - August 6 - 10:54 am

  Bought my 06 Impala with 36,000mi on it in 2007. Since then I have put 46,000mi on it. It has never been in the shop for repairs. I average 29 mpg on the highway and 22 in the city. I can some times get up to 31 on the highway and thats great form the 3.9L engine it has.

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  highway driver and love it - 2006 Chevrolet Impala
  By gord - August 5 - 11:59 pm

  I have had this car for 10000 miles and so far I absolutely love it. Handles really well on the highway and in the city. Good gas mileage for a car this size. Very comfortable on the long drive. Lots of power for passing and I love the looks