“We are thrilled to mark 50 years of the Impala,” said Marc Comeau, GM of Canada’s vice-president of sales, service, and marketing. “The Impala has always stood for value, performance and style, making it popular with Canadians. In addition, it is built right here in Oshawa at our quality award winning car assembly plant.”
An iconic brand in Canada’s automotive market for half a century, Chevrolet’s Impala celebrates its golden anniversary in 2008. Chevy is recognizing the milestone with a commemora-tive 50th Anniversary Edition debuting in March 2008.
Like the original 1958 edition, the 2008 Impala 50th Anniversary Edition is distinguished with unique trim and amenities, giving customers a special vehicle infused with the fun-to-drive spirit that has characterized Impala for half a century.
The Impala 50th Anniversary Edition is based on the
well-equipped Impala LT, with the following unique and standard features:
• Base MSRP of $30,990.00
• FE3 Sport Suspension (replaces the FE1 Touring
Suspension)
• Four-wheel ABS
• Eighteen-inch alloy wheels (replaces 17-inch wheels)
• Rear spoiler
•?“50th Anniversary” Impala badge on the C-pillar
• Two-tone, leather-trimmed seats and “50th” logo embroidered on the front seat headrests
• Eight-way power-adjustable driver seat (replaces six-way adjustability)
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel with accent-color thread (includes audio controls)
• Ebony carpet & ebony floor mats with accent threading
• “50th” Anniversary emblem on the sill plates
• Two premium exterior colors: Black Granite Metallic or Red Jewel Tintcoat
• OnStar with upgraded Directions & Connections plan including Turn by Turn Navigation
Also standard is the Impala’s convenient flip-and-fold rear seats, the cushions of which flip forward to reveal a storage tub that serves as a covered storage area beneath the seat and offers convenient grocery bag hooks. A generous pass-through from the trunk can be created by flipping the seat bottoms forward and the seat backs flat – an exclusive feature in the midsize segment.
The 50th Anniversary Impala is powered by a refined and efficient, E85 FlexFuel capable 3.5L V-6 engine, rated at 211 horsepower and 214 lb.-ft. of torque. When using gasoline only, the 3.5Lequipped Impala is rated at 11.3 L/100km in the city and only 7.0 L 100km on the highway.
