Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Totally redesigned for 2000, Chevrolet's midsize sports coupe switched from the Lumina platform to that of the new, larger Impala sedan. Eye-catching styling stood out from any other domestic model, and even featured some design cues from the original Monte Carlos of the 1970s. Two inches shorter overall than the previous Monte, it was three inches longer in wheelbase, giving passengers an extra inch of leg room. A 180-horsepower 3.4-liter V6 went into the LS coupe, while the sporty SS got a 200-bhp 3.8-liter V6, along with firmer suspension settings and standard alloy wheels. Each engine drove a four-speed automatic transmission. Both versions had all-disc antilock braking, but side-impact airbags were not available. Front bucket seats made for five-passenger capacity. Leather upholstery and GM's OnStar emergency/communications were optional for both the LS and SS. Standard equipment included air conditioning, power windows, a rear defroster, tilt steering column, and tire-inflation monitor. SS coupes added traction control, a rear spoiler, dual-zone climate control, remote keyless entry, and fog lamps.

2007 Chevrolet Aveo

Chevrolet Aveo : Ponder the past 30-plus years of automobiles, and it’s clear how much has changed. There’s technology that adds levels of safety and entertainment never imagined in the ‘70s, complete vehicle types which had yet to be dreamt of, and a focus on efficiency and environmental impact that was in its infancy. But through it all, one fact has remained constant – Chevrolet has yet to prove that it can build the best subcompact car. The Korean-sourced 2007 Aveo is a fine sedan, admittedly bettering its predecessor with dressed up style and improved driving dynamics, yet it still lags behind rivals such as the Honda Fit and Nissan Versa, suggesting that as much as some things change, others shall remain forever constant.

2007 Chevrolet Tahoe

2007 Chevrolet Tahoe

Every year since 2001, the Tahoe has been the best-selling full-size SUV. While most people probably are not aware of this fact, GM is very proud of its record, and has gone to great lengths to try to keep it that way. Perhaps its best-selling SUV has been overlooked because the last major overhaul dates back to 2000, along with the entire full-size SUV line from GM. The current Tahoe stacks up short to the fresh Ford Expedition and recent Nissan Armada. Combine this with GM's recent financial trouble and questions about the future of its vehicle brands and you begin to wonder what has been going on over at GM. All that may change since GM has just revealed the future of its full-size SUV line.
September 20, 2005, marks GM's unveiling of its latest effort, the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. In a world where people are buying more small and mid-sized SUV, GM has actually increased the size and weight of its full-size flagship. But don't jump to any conclusions just yet. GM claims this new Tahoe offers a better ride, handling and quietness, as well as improved efficiency -- upwards of 20 miles per gallon in combined fuel economy.
The Tahoe will be built on GM's new full-size SUV platform, a design that will be shared with the Suburban as well as the GMC Yukon and Yukon XL and Cadillac Escalade. Some of the features of this new platform include a track width that is nearly three inches wider in front and one inch in the rear. A new coil-over-shock front suspension is designed to improve ride and handling, as is the updated five-link rear suspension with variable-rate springs. The rack-and-pinion steering system and four-wheel disc brakes have also been redesigned for better response and improved safety.

2006 Chevrolet Impala

Big sedans used to rule the roost on American highways. Chevy Caprices, Ford LTDs, and Plymouth Furys - they were all big cars with big V8 motors. But over the past few decades, cars grew smaller, engine sizes decreased, and the full-size sedan became associated with cabbies and cops rather than consumers.
Fast-forward to today; a world where massive so-called utility vehicles populate the highways, and large sedans bask in the glow of renewed popularity. Chrysler, for example, has enjoyed much success with the handsome 300, and Ford has come to market with its first all-new large car in years, the Five Hundred. Now it's Chevy's turn - but rather than answering with an all-new vehicle, the bowtie boys have come to battle with a mildly updated 2006 Chevrolet Impala.