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2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Mid-Size Coupe and Impala Sedan
New Car Review of the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Mid-Size Coupe and Impala Sedan
Base MSRP Range: $20,330 - $26,330
Base Invoice Range: $19,212 - $24,882
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MSRP As Tested: Not Available
Versions: LS, LT, LTZ, SS
Vehicle Category: Mid-Size Coupe and Sedan
Engine Location: Front Engine
Drive Wheels: Front-Wheel Drive.
Standard Engine as Tested: 3.5-liter, Overhead Valve, V-6, 211 - horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 214 lb-ft torque at 4,000 rpm.
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 21/31.
Optional Engine: 3.9-liter, Overhead Valve, V-6, 242 - horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 242 lb-ft torque at 4,800 rpm.
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 19/27.
Optional Engine: 5.3-liter, Overhead Valve, V-8, 303 – horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 323 lb-ft torque at 4,400 rpm.
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 28/18.
Transmission: Four-speed automatic.
Standard Safety Features: Dual front airbags, Curtain side airbags (Impala), Anti-lock 4-wheel disc brakes, Daytime running lights, Emergency inside trunk release.
Competition: Chrysler 300C, Ford Five-Hundred, Honda Accord, Mazda 6, Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry.
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.
