1996 Chevrolet Impala Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
The last of the third generation of Impalas was arguably the best: The 1996 Impala received improvements borrowed from a variety of...
The last of the third generation of Impalas was arguably the best: The 1996 Impala received improvements borrowed from a variety of Chevies, including a Z28-like instrument panel featuring race-car-reminiscent gauges.
The base engine remained a 5.7-liter V8 LT1 rated at 260 horsepower. The low suspension of the car could make it feel even faster, as the road-hugging features made the car feel like it had lift similar to an airplane.
Of course, Chevy raised consumer hopes and expectations, then dropped them to the floor: After the '96 model year, the Impala would be discontinued - again - until 2000.
What owners say
"Overall, drivers love the 1996 Chevrolet Impala for its unique style, spacious interior, and powerful performance. Many consider it a classic and appreciate its muscle car vibe. However, common complaints include subpar fuel economy and some concerns about build quality. Despite these drawbacks, the car remains a favorite among enthusiasts who enjoy its retro charm and driveability."
Best performance. Once you tighten up the engine, tune a few things, add a couple components (professional), then you got yourself a true champion. Maintenance is not that much unless you plan on running the car everyday. Very fun too drive.
April 7, 2012GM created a classic when they discontinued this great car. last of the full size rear whell marquee. balanced suspension and engine performance. very clean burning engine. takes turns with very little sway breaking the typical "boat" handling reputation of large cars. holds value better most cars. i can find a fault for this car except wishing GM put in a big block motor.
April 17, 2011I've owned my SS for about 6 years now. I bought it with 8500 mi on it and now has 44,000. I recently did ALOT of high performance mods to my car. I researched for about 6 months before I started my mods. I like everything about this car overall and what I didn't like I just made better. The stock performance for a 4,200 lb car was great. There were some issues with the build that was questionable however there are fixes for alot of them.(ie. odometer, window tilting, water in MAF) I didn't buy this car to gripe that it can drink some fuel. I bought it to have fun! Really if you stop to think about it, after first buying my car I did 3 mods - Hypertech download, air intake, exhaust. I was getting around 23 miles on the hwy. Now for a 4,200lb high performance LT1 - Not to bad! I have alot of hands on with my car not to mention my younger brother and mother had one also. Between theirs and mine I can say I'm pretty knowledgeable with 96 Impala SS.
July 17, 2008What owners say
Best performance. Once you tighten up the engine, tune a few things, add a couple components (professional), then you got yourself a true champion. Maintenance is not that much unless you plan on running the car everyday. Very fun too drive.
April 7, 2012GM created a classic when they discontinued this great car. last of the full size rear whell marquee. balanced suspension and engine performance. very clean burning engine. takes turns with very little sway breaking the typical "boat" handling reputation of large cars. holds value better most cars. i can find a fault for this car except wishing GM put in a big block motor.
April 17, 2011I've owned my SS for about 6 years now. I bought it with 8500 mi on it and now has 44,000. I recently did ALOT of high performance mods to my car. I researched for about 6 months before I started my mods. I like everything about this car overall and what I didn't like I just made better. The stock performance for a 4,200 lb car was great. There were some issues with the build that was questionable however there are fixes for alot of them.(ie. odometer, window tilting, water in MAF) I didn't buy this car to gripe that it can drink some fuel. I bought it to have fun! Really if you stop to think about it, after first buying my car I did 3 mods - Hypertech download, air intake, exhaust. I was getting around 23 miles on the hwy. Now for a 4,200lb high performance LT1 - Not to bad! I have alot of hands on with my car not to mention my younger brother and mother had one also. Between theirs and mine I can say I'm pretty knowledgeable with 96 Impala SS.
July 17, 2008Awesome Big Body, last year of the rear wheel drive Land Yachts!
May 3, 2022Not really a collectors item although low mileage clean units bring some money. I say not a collectors item because GM produced a lot of them! Awesome rides none the less!
January 3, 2022This Impala SS has been my highway attack vehicle. Returns 25mpg on regular and with enough room to stretch out. The sofa front lounge area should have been designed for transportation. At speed or in the corners she performs. The faster you run her the lower to the ground she gets, no wonder cops loved the C-9-1 Impalas.
November 26, 2014If you want a traditional muscle car (no turns here) then the impala is on of the best. Great stock platform to work with and the small block can be swapped with anything more modern if you should like.
May 12, 2008Car looks pretty clean but it’s about 10k over priced for the mileage on vehicle. spoke to a few people some were slightly knowledgeable about upgrades to vehicle but some knew nothing at all not expecting every single person to know about it but nobody had a answer why the vehicle was so highly priced
April 13, 2024Classic styling with Gen II LT1 small block V8. Seriously de-tuned from the factory, but with bolt ons the car will run low 14s/high 13s. With a heads and cam package the LT1 will power this behemoth down the 1/4 in the 12s.
September 1, 2009The last of the big body sports car. I would compare this to the Mercury Maurader
November 8, 2020Trims & specs
Base MSRP $24,995 | Seating 5 |
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