Impala gallops back to mainstream.(Auto Showcase)(Evaluation)

0 Comments | Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), February, 2001

Byline: Dave Boe Background: The Impala nameplate, like the phoenix, seems to perpetually rise from the ashes. The horse-inspired namesake first surfaced in 1958 at Chevrolet, General Motors' volume leading division. The large sedan enjoyed a three decade ride until 1986 when Caprice entered the picture to take the place as Chevrolet's large sedan offering.

After a brief hiatus, the Impala name reappeared as a high performance, V-8 powered, rear-drive trim level in the Caprice family between 1994 and 1996. But to the chagrin of die-hard, rear-drive, big-engine enthusiasts, when the four-door Impala galloped back to dealerships in the 2000 model year, the drivetrain was front wheel and engine size toned down to a V-6. Impala currently shares an engine...