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Monte Carlo has, for quite some time, been one of
the most exotic getaways in Europe – a playground for the elite.
Chevrolet’s coupe by the same name isn’t exactly a car the
ultra-rich would clamor for, but somehow it has been firmly etched into
the fabric of America’s pop culture.
The 2006 Monte Carlo (two-door coupe) and Impala (four-door sedan
version) have added more cargo room and better seating. Long gone is
the original styling that firmly planted these cars into the classic
car category. Now-a-days, there are many other options, particularly
imports, that will have better options and standard equipment that what
Chevy brings in its largest two cars.
But that doesn’t mean both don’t still go fast - the SS
Monte Carlo will go from 0 to 60 in approximately 6 seconds. Even the
LTs clock in at well under 8 seconds.
As with any car that’s been around for decades, the Impala and
Monte Carlo have had to face the challenge of keeping a tie-in with
their heritage and keeping up with the rest of the pack.
For a family, the Impala can do just that; doors open wide enough for
older family members to climb in with ease, and gas mileage is decent
(considering the car’s size) at about 21 miles per gallon in the
city and 31 on the highway. The cult following of the Impala is still
strong among lowrider enthusiasts, who use airbags to lay the frames on
the ground. Rappers like "The Game" and "Nelly" both sport older
models, to which they’ve added 24-inch rims and/or major
hydraulic bouncing systems. And few things are cooler than owning a
“donk” in Miami (a 1971-1975 Chevy Impala or Caprice with
ridiculously huge rims.)
Whether you’d like to “donk-out” a new Impala or just
tote Grandma and groceries, the 2006 Impala and Monte Carlo should be
considered. Choose from the base LS, the LT 3.5-liter, the LT
3.9-liter, the LTZ and the mighty SS.
Because the base LS and LT models don’t come equipped with
antilock brakes, we’d recommend taking a look at class
competitors such as the Honda Accord and the Toyota Camry, both of
which also rate higher in safety tests than do the Chevrolets.
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| Chevrolet Uplander Full-Size Crossover
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The boxy people-mover for Chevrolet carries the
prominent prow of a big SUV but square side doors that glide like flank
sliders of a minivan. And the stretched passenger compartment, arranged
with three rows of seats for up to seven riders, has the flat floor of
a minivan extending from forward bulkhead to aft cargo compartment.
Uplander is called a crossover sport van, or CSV, and offered for 2006
in three editions -- a price-leading base model, the upgraded LS and
premium LT. Each orients to FWD, but the LT shows AWD traction as an
option with GM's on-demand Versatrak device.
Powerplant for all is GM's 3.5-liter V6 with 200 hp, although later in
2006 the LT FWD Uplander gains an optional new 3.9-liter V6 worth 235
hp. GM's StabiliTrak system is also optional on the FWD Uplander.
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| Chevrolet HHR Mid-Size Crossover |
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Chevy's new retro-styled wagon with roly-poly
fenders and bulging roofline looks like a cross between a 1949
round-top Suburban and the contemporary pop-top SSR pickup convertible.
However, it's a thoroughly modern vehicle riding on the platform of
Chevy's agile Cobalt sedan. The spacious cabin in HHR makes room for
two rows of seats, with buckets in front of a bench for three with
fold-flat split seatback. And the cargo compartment brings over 60
cubic feet of stow space with a flat floor and expansion options.
Two trims -- LS and LT -- use different
four-cylinder Ecotec engines. A 2.2-liter version with 143 hp goes to
LS and the 2.4-liter four boosted to 172 hp drops in the LT top version
2LT.
Standards includes air conditioning, power windows
and door locks, a MP3 player and six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo, with
options for a sunroof, leather seats, sport suspension plus big wheels
and tires.
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| Chevrolet Suburban Super-Size Sport
Utility Vehicle |
Largest SUV on Chevy's lot is the super-size
Suburban that stretches 18 feet long and spreads more than six feet
wide across the beam. Its enormous cabin has seats for up to nine.
The series includes 1500 (half-ton) and 2500 (three-quarter-ton)
versions with Vortec V8 engines and automatic transmissions. Suburban
1500 totes a 5.3-liter V8 rated at 295 hp. The 2500 stocks Chevy's
6.0-liter V8 that runs to 335 hp, with the heavy-duty Vortec 8.1-liter
V8 also available for 325 hp.
Both 1500 and 2500 Suburbans host rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and
four-wheel-drive (4WD) editions, but the latter has a dash-mounted
switch to jockey between all-wheel-drive (AWD) traction, rear-wheel or
four-wheel high and low settings. For 2006 a new LTZ model stocks the
6.0-liter Vortec V8 with AWD traction and 20-inch wheels, a
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| Chevrolet Tahoe Full-Size Sport Utility
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The full-size wagon one size down from Suburban
has four doors and up to three tiers of seats on a 1500 wagon with two
trims and RWD or AWD traction.
Vortec V8 engines power Tahoe. A base 4.8-liter unit makes 285 hp,
while Tahoe LS or LT gets a 5.3-liter V8 for 295 hp. Inside, there are
two rows of seats plus an optional third-row bench split 50-50. Adding
the third tier raises the passenger count to seven.
Tahoe's Z71 off-road chassis package brings Bilstein gas-charged
shocks, tuned springs, jounce bumpers and stabilizer bars plus
all-season tires. Optional safety gear reaches to StabiliTrak vehicle
skid controls and power adjustable brake and accelerator pedals. For
entertainment Tahoe shows choices like a DVD-based video entertainment
kit and XM satellite radio service. And new issues score a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS) plus optional side-impact air bags
for front seats.
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