Looks like the Impala (and Monte) gets a facelift for 2006... And one can check a 5.3 303 HP V8 on the options list.
http://www.autoweek.com/files/...1.htmIn some aspects, I think it's a definite improvement over the '00-current design. I still kinda like the look of the current generation in SS form more than the '06 redesign - never really cared for the latest Impala's styling, but the additional goodies on the SS make it look pretty mean (see attachment.) It's still an Impala, but IMHO, it is not too bad for an Impala. The parents have an '04 SS, pretty wicked. Can't imagine getting a V8 under the hood, their S/C 3800 gets out there and moves quite well as it is...I do hope they did some good things with that car's interior for the new model though... As it stands now, the interior can be a bit cheesy IMHO.
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