The name is familiar, but the face is new. That left the mid-sized Lumina as the top Chevy sedan. The new Impala fits in the Chevy lineup above the Lumina, which continues for the 2000 model year. Although both are made on the same assembly line, they share only a few minor parts. Don't expect anything quite as big as a Caprice, though.
Efficiency is the watchword in the chassis and engine departments as well.
The base Impala has the 180-horsepower 3400 V6. Optional in the base model and standard in the LS is the 3800 Series II in 200-hp trim. Both are designed for longevity, and feature lightweight internal components, sequential fuel injection, extended-life coolant, and coolant loss protection for efficient and economical operation. It's a much more modern car than either the Lumina or Caprice, and fits between them in interior space. The LS has a balance of handling, comfort, and performance that helps make it a very good example of a modern mainstream sedan.