2009 Chevrolet Impala: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2009 Chevrolet Impala is a meaningful equipment update rather than a redesign. The main change is broader standard safety equipment across the lineup, including four-wheel ABS, traction control, front side airbags, and front-seat belt pretensioners.
About the 2009 Chevrolet Impala
9th generation (2006-2013), fourth model year; minor equipment-update year, not a redesign.
Chevrolet positioned the 2009 Impala as a roomy, straightforward full-size sedan built around comfort, value, and easy everyday use. The core appeal was big-car space, a large trunk, available six-passenger seating, simple controls, and V6 efficiency, with the unusual bonus of a V8-powered SS for buyers who wanted more punch. Compared with rivals, the Impala’s identity centered less on flashy design and more on familiar, comfortable transportation with a broad trim range.
The LS is the value-focused model, while the LT adds conveniences such as remote start and alloy wheels. The LTZ emphasizes comfort with heated leather-appointed seats and Bose audio, and the SS is the performance model with a 303-hp 5.3-liter V8 and 18-inch polished wheels.
What changed, by category
2009 Chevrolet Impala specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.5 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.9 Liter / V6, 3.5 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.5 Liter | V8, 5.3 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.9 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 4-Spd HD w/Overdrive | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel / Gas | Gas | Flexible Fuel |
| MPG City | 18–19 mpg | 17–19 mpg | 16 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 29 mpg | 27–29 mpg | 24 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Horsepower | 211 hp | 211–233 hp | 303 hp | 233 hp |
| Torque | 214 lb-ft | 214–240 lb-ft | 323 lb-ft | 240 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 18.6 cu-ft | 18.6 cu-ft | 18.6 cu-ft | 18.6 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 37.6 in |
| Seats | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||
| Stability Control | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Bluetooth | ||||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Folding Rear Seat | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2009 Chevrolet Impala redesigned?
No. The 2009 Impala remained part of the generation introduced for 2006 and received an equipment update rather than a full redesign.
What was the biggest change to the 2009 Chevrolet Impala?
The biggest change was expanded standard safety equipment. Every 2009 Impala received four-wheel ABS, traction control, front thorax side-impact airbags, and front-seat belt pretensioners.
Did every 2009 Chevrolet Impala have ABS and traction control?
Yes. Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and traction control were standard across the entire 2009 Impala lineup.
Did the 2009 Chevrolet Impala have Bluetooth?
Bluetooth hands-free calling was newly offered on upper 2009 Impala trims, but it was not a standard feature across the full lineup.
What changed on the 2009 Chevrolet Impala SS?
The 2009 Impala SS received a new 18-inch wheel design. It remained the V8 performance model, with a 303-hp 5.3-liter engine, a firmer suspension, heated leather-appointed front seats, and bright dual exhaust outlets.