February-14-10

The 2007 Chevrolet Impala: A Review

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The Chevrolet Impala has always put a premium on comfort and convenience as well as a nice, clean look that makes it attractive to the eye. Besides that, it’s also a lot of fun to drive. For 2007, the Cheverolet Imapala has also been redesigned and upgraded.

For starters, the 2007 Impala impresses with its new generation V6 engines, particularly the 3.9 liter V6 which offers improved fuel economy through GM’s Active Fuel Management System in its engine.

The new models have the standard tire-pressure monitor as well as the OnStar service, which has been upgraded with a new navigation service that guides you turn by turn. If you’re in a crash, Onstar will tell 911 how severe the damage is and automatically communicate your location.

As a mid-size sedan, it’s a big car but the Impala is nearly a full-size too large for that class. The Imapala is big enough to allow you easy entry and exit, plus thh front and back seats are pretty spacious. The trunk is huge and you can flip and fold the back seats for even more cargo space.

On the road, the Impala cruises easily and is very stable. Handling is superb and even surprising given its size. The V6 engine, especially the larger 3.9 liter V6, provides plenty of low-end torque.

The 2007 Chevrolet Impala comes in several models, ranging from reliable family sedans to sleek performance cars. An excellent example of the model line is the mid-level Impala LT because it’s strong, reliable and fuel efficient with its 3.5 liter V6 engine, which is standard for both the LT and LS. The 3.5-liter V6 has 211 horsepower and 214 pound-feet of torque.

The LT also has an option for the 3.9 liter V6 engine which generates 232 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque. Meanwhile, the LTZ has all that as well as leather interiors. The SS boasts of the 5.3 liter V8 engine, with 303 horsepower and 323 pound-feet torque for superb acceleration. The SS has the most power and torque among all the models in this class.

All models are equipped with the four-wheel disc brake system, which is a vast improvement over past models. It has new front brakes and stronger rear brakes as well as a brake booster.

In terms of competition, the Impala is usually ranged against the Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry, Dodge Charger and Ford 500.

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Sold between the years 1984 to 1990, the Ford Bronco II was built and manufactured to be a compact sport utility vehicle. It was actually built to be a compact complement of the full sized Ford Bronco. It was also targeted so as to be the direct competitor to the Chevrolet S 10 Blazer and the Jeep Cherokee.

This vehicle held a 94 inch wheelbase that was very similar to the Volkswagen Beetle. The mechanical parts were very much similar to the Ford Ranger pickups mechanical components. The first models came out equipped with a 2.8 liter V6 engine which was very much similar to the 2.8 liter engine that was used in the Ford vehicles marketed and sold in Europe. Come the year 1986, the Ford Bronco II came introduced with a 2.9 liter EFI V6. It has been said that this engine was doomed from the beginning with design flaws. This engine often suffered from premature cylinder head failure and loss of valve train lubrication as well. This happened when the valve train lubrication was not rigorously maintained. However, Ford was able to see this flaw immediately and it acted upon changing or correcting this flaw in the soonest time possible. Come 1989, this mistake was already corrected. However, the Ford Bronco II had already accumulated unattractive comments and a not so good reputation to potential buyers. These buyers were concerned about the safety of this vehicle.

This vehicle has also been reputed to tip over during some situations because of the high center of gravity. Later on in 1991, the Ford Bronco II platform underwent a major redesign and was released to be wider and longer. However, despite the bad kind of reputation that this vehicle received, the Ford Bronco II still continued to be actively sought by customers and patrons who are looking for a cheap, solid and compact sports utility vehicle. Of course, these buyers would have to do some work on it but the replacement parts and engine could be found easily for the Ford Bronco II could have an engine swap with the Ford Ranger.

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