2012 Chevy Impala Sports Sedan Features and Specs

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Trim-Specific Features Please note: Features to the right may be in addition to, or in place of, features in other trims.	LS	LT	LTZ
	3.6L V6 engine with 6-speed automatic transmission offering up to 30 MPG hwy(2). 16" aluminum wheels Dual stainless steel exhaust outlets Outside power-adjustable mirrors Custom Cloth seats with driver 6-way power adjuster AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player, auxillary audio input jack and six-speaker sound system OnStar® with Directions & Connections® includes Turn-by-Turn Navigation standard for the first six months(3) SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio(4) with three trial months Bluetooth® wireless technology(5) for select phones StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System Traction Control Remote Keyless Entry Steering wheel with audio controls Carpet Floor Mats	3.6L V6 engine with 6-speed automatic transmission offering up to 30 MPG hwy(2). 17" machined-aluminum wheels Rear Spoiler Remote vehicle starter system Deluxe instrumentation with chrome trim, outside temperature and compass Dual-zone manual climate controls Flip-and-fold-flat rear seat Leather-wrapped shifter	3.6L V6 engine with 6-speed automatic transmission offering up to 30 MPG hwy(2). 18" machined-face aluminum wheels Foglamps Heated outside power-adjustable mirrors Heated front bucket seats with leather appointments and eight-way driver, six-way passenger power seat adjusters Bose® eight-speaker premium sound system Universal Home Remote transmitter for garage door opener

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Vehicle Key Features	LS	LT	LTZ
3.6L V6 engine. Delivers 300 hp and up to 30 MPG highway(2).	Standard	Standard	Standard
StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System (includes Traction Control). Helps the vehicle respond to steering commands and limits wheel slip to get you moving on slippery surfaces.	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar® with six months Directions & Connections® (3). The unmatched lifesaving technology of OnStar to help keep you safe.	Standard	Standard	Standard
Six air bags(6). Driver and passenger-side frontal and side-impact air bags, plus side curtain bags for both rows of passengers.	Standard	Standard	Standard
Driver Information Center. Provides information for numerous vehicle functions, including oil life.	Standard	Standard	Standard
Flip-and-fold-flat rear seat. Segment-exclusive feature adds convenience and flexibility.	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Dual-zone climate controls. Separate adjustments for driver and front passenger temperature.	Not Available	Standard	Standard
AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player and auxilary audio input jack.	Standard	Standard	Standard
SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio(4). Enjoy a wide variety of commercial-free music channels, sports, news and talk, comedy, family programming and more from coast to coast.	Three-month Trial Standard	Three-month Trial Standard	Three-month Trial Standard
Bluetooth® wireless technology(5) for select phones. Offers hands-free calling capability.	Standard	Standard	Standard

Powertrain

Powertrain	LS 1LS	LT 1LT	LTZ 1LTZ
Standard Engine	Gas/Ethanol V6	Gas/Ethanol V6	Gas/Ethanol V6
Displacement (liters/ cu in.)	3.6L/217	3.6L/217	3.6L/217
Transmission	6 Automatic	6 Automatic	6 Automatic
Horsepower @ RPM	300 @ 6500	300 @ 6500	300 @ 6500
Torque @ RPM	262 @ 5300	262 @ 5300	262 @ 5300
Fuel Injection	Direct Injection	Direct Injection	Direct Injection
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Tri-Link	Tri-Link	Tri-Link
Axle Ratio	2.77	2.77	2.77
4- wheel ABS	Standard	Standard	Standard
4-wheel Disc Brakes	Standard	Standard	Standard
StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control System	Standard	Standard	Standard
Turning circle	38.0 ft	38.0 ft	40.0 ft
Alternator (amps)	125	125	125

Dimensions

Dimensions	LS 1LS	LT 1LT	LTZ 1LTZ
Overall Length	200.4 in	200.4 in	200.4 in
Overall Width	72.9 in	72.9 in	72.9 in
Overall Height	58.7 in	58.7 in	58.7 in
Wheelbase	110.5 in	110.5 in	110.5 in
Front Head Room	39.4 in	39.4 in	39.4 in
Second Row Head Room	37.8 in	37.8 in	37.8 in
Front Hip Room	56.4 in	56.4 in	56.4 in
Second Row Hip Room	57.2 in	57.2 in	57.2 in
Front Leg Room	42.3 in	42.3 in	42.3 in
Second Row Leg Room	37.6 in	37.6 in	37.6 in
Front Shoulder Room	58.7 in	58.7 in	58.7 in
Second Row Shoulder Room	58.6 in	58.6 in	58.6 in
Seating Capacity	5	5	5
Cargo Volume	18.6 ft³	18.6 ft³	18.6 ft³
Front Tread Width	62.4 in	62.4 in	62.4 in
Rear Tread Width	61.5 in	61.5 in	61.5 in

Exterior

Exterior	LS 1LS	LT 1LT	LTZ 1LTZ
Daytime Running Lights	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Mirrors	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Power Mirror(s)	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tires - Front All-Season	Standard	Not Available	Not Available
Tires - Front Performance	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season	Standard	Not Available	Not Available
Tires - Rear Performance	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Compact Spare Tire	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control System	Standard	Standard	Standard
Aluminum Wheels	Standard	Standard	Standard
Intermittent Wipers	Standard	Standard	Standard
Fog Lamps	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Rear Spoiler	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Remote Trunk Release	Standard	Standard	Standard
StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System	Standard	Standard	Standard

Interior

Interior	LS 1LS	LT 1LT	LTZ 1LTZ
Driver Air Bag	Standard	Standard	Standard
Passenger Air Bag	Standard	Standard	Standard
Thorax Side Impact	Standard	Standard	Standard
Head Curtain Side Impact Air Bags Front	Standard	Standard	Standard
Head Curtain Side Impact Air Bags Rear	Standard	Standard	Standard
Dual Zone Climate Control	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Single Zone Climate Control	Standard	Standard	Standard
AM/FM Stereo	Standard	Standard	Standard
CD Player	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defogger	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Safety Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard
Floor Mats	Standard	Standard	Standard
Sun/Moon Roof	Not Available	Available	Available
Power Driver Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Passenger Seat	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Cloth Seats	Standard	Standard	Not Available
Leather-Appointed Seats	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
60/40 Bench Seats	Available	Available	Not Available
Bucket Seats	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Steering	Standard	Standard	Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard
Premium Sound System	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3 trial months	Standard	Standard	Standard
MP3 Playback	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Seat(s)	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Vehicle Anti-Theft System	Standard	Standard	Standard
Electrochromic, Automatic-dimming Rearview Mirror	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Passenger Visor Vanity Mirror	Standard	Standard	Standard
Driver Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Front Reading Lamps	Standard	Standard	Standard
Driver Lumbar Support	Standard	Standard	Standard
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	Standard	Standard	Standard
Universal Home Remote	Not Available	Available	Standard
Bluetooth® connectivity	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Vehicle Start	Available	Standard	Standard
Auxiliary -Audio Input Jacks	Standard	Standard	Standard

Safety

Safety	LS 1LS	LT 1LT	LTZ 1LTZ
Driver Air bags	Standard	Standard	Standard
Passenger Air bags	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Automatic Crash Response	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Emergency Services	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Crisis Assist	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Stolen Vehicle Assistance	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Remote Door Unlock	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Roadside Assistance	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Remote Horn and Lights	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Hands-Free Calling	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Low Mileage Discount	Standard	Standard	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control System	Standard	Standard	Standard
StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System	Standard	Standard	Standard
Vehicle Anti-Theft System	Standard	Standard	Standard
4- Wheel ABS	Standard	Standard	Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Door Child Security Lockout	Standard	Standard	Standard
Fog Lamps	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Vehicle Start	Available	Standard	Standard

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency	LS 1LS	LT 1LT	LTZ 1LTZ
EPA Est. Fuel Economy City (Gas)	18 MPG	18 MPG	18 MPG
EPA Est. Fuel Economy Highway (Gas)	30 MPG	30 MPG	30 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity (Approx.)	17.0 gal	17.0 gal	17.0 gal
Cruising Range - City (Gas)	306.00 mi	306.00 mi	306.00 mi
Cruising Range - Hwy (Gas)	510.00 mi	510.00 mi	510.00 mi

Warranty

Warranty	LS 1LS	LT 1LT	LTZ 1LTZ
Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty	3 Years/36,000 Miles	3 Years/36,000 Miles	3 Years/36,000 Miles
Powertrain/Drivetrain limited warranty	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles
Rust Warranty	6 Years/100,000 Miles	6 Years/100,000 Miles	6 Years/100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Program	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles

1: The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Click here to see all Chevrolet vehicles' destination freight charges.
2: EPA estimate.
3: Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions.
4: Requires a subscription sold separately by XM after trial period. Available only in the 48 contiguous United States and District of Columbia. Visit gm.xmradio.com for details.
5: Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which phones are compatible with the vehicle.
6: Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner’s Manual for more information.